Learning Stories to Dismantle White Supremacy
As educators, social workers, politicians, policy makers, family support professionals, and early learning professionals, we have the chance to use our stories to tell our children about our resilience, to revamp our system, to illuminate creative thinking, and to tear down the structures that seek to destroy our souls. This multi-session discussion is about Learning Stories: How we can take back control of how we document, what’s important to us in documentation, and how we can use it to disrupt values of white supremacy prevalent in many of our programs. Join Nick, Jane, and Mike, three educators of color, as they reflect and share experiences, ideas, curiosities, and knowledge on ways we can use Learning Stories to Dismantle White Supremacy.
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“There is a family that I know who is greatly benefiting from the no-cost breakfast and lunch for students. While they likely would’ve qualified for free or reduced otherwise, they don’t feel a stigma and that is helping them feel more comfortable. It’s a big weight off.” – Washington resident
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Gov. Inslee proclaims February as Parent Recognition Month to honor the extraordinary parents, caregivers, guardians, and community members across our state. Each year, we honor parents for Parent Recognition Month through our Unsung Heroes campaign. These unsung heroes are recognized for the roles they have taken with their families, schools, and communities. Follow the DCYF Facebook page all month long to see who this year's Unsung Heroes are!
Check here for opportunities specific to our SFL communities. Send more opportunities to joy.lile@dcyf.wa.gov.
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Bremerton and Port Angeles: WSU is hiring an Assistant Professor in Community Wellness and Resilience to serve Kitsap, Clallam, and Jefferson counties.
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Bremerton: Join Peninsulas Early Learning Childhood Coalition for Equity Conversations with Erin Jones: “In this session, Erin will discuss understanding personal story (your identity - race, ethnicity, culture, age, gender, abilities, socioeconomic background, family structure, religious/faith/spiritual background, political affiliation); this segment will help participants unpack their own stories, the way they move through and experience systems; participants will identify their blind spots and areas of expertise.” Register here | Contact Marlaina Simmons for more information: marlaina.simmons@kitsapstrong.org (2/28, 1-2:30)
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Spokane: A new pilot program aims to address gaps in access to developmental screenings for BIPOC families and their children. The workgroup is a partnership of the Spokane Regional Health District, NEWESD 101, and Community-Minded Enterprises (CME). As part of a pilot starting April 2022, parents will receive education about developmental screening at two Spokane child care sites that provide care to a high number of BIPOC families. The idea is to work with the child care provider (a trusted messenger) alongside the Early Achievers coach at each site. See the flyer here for more details or contact Randy Ashford: randya@community-minded.org, (509) 202-3610.
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Spokane: Spokane Regional Health District is hiring a Health Equity Program Manager. “This position provides visible leadership within the Health District and the community on health equity and the social determinants of health and manages a team of community health workers to work within service area communities with the focus of improved health outcomes. This position is the subject matter expert for health equity.”
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Ferry/Stevens: Northeast Tri-County Health has two offerings for parents and providers in Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties:
Connect (Events)
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New 2/4: 2022 Substance use disorder family navigator training schedule from Washington State Community Connectors and the Health Care Authority. “This full 16-hour training is led by family members with lived experience for parents, caregivers, and/or family members who are interested in learning how to support their loved ones with substance use disorder. These trainings are also open to our system partners who have lived experience or want to learn more about the content the families they serve are learning.” Training schedule: 2/7-2/10, 2/28-3/3, 3/14-3/17, 4/4-4/7, 5/9-5/12, 6/6-6/9.
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New 2/4: Birth Parent National Network presents Celebrating Parent Leadership: Tools, Resources and Exciting Updates. “The Birth Parent National Network (BPNN) will kick off 2022 by celebrating National Parent Leadership Month” (2/17, 10 a.m.)
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New 2/4: Promoting the Positive Racial Identity of Black Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood Programs, by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Kamye Hugley. “We will explore how to play a part in racial justice reform at the ground level by protecting babies and their families from harm, promoting their health, wealth, and educational access.” (2/24, 11 PST)
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Dads Connect from the Interagency Fatherhood Council. Join to add your voice, meet other dads, form relationships, and make connections. Sessions held every other month through August.
- National Family Support Network is offering virtual workshops including Developing and Sustaining Effective Parent Advisory Committees and Standards of Quality Certification Training in January and February.
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Building Healthier Communities: The Power of Technology to Facilitate Community Investment presented by Social Current and Unite Us. (2/10)
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The Parallel Journeys of Fathers and Their Children from Washington Fatherhood Council. “We will explore the developmental, emotional, and relational journeys of babies/young children and their fathers during the early years. We will reflect on how men are prepared and supported in becoming and being fathers, and how these experiences impact father-child relationships. WAIHM is offering continuing education units for this session.” (2/10)
- Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence presents Bite-Sized Prevention. “Focused on root causes, shifting culture, building skills, and promoting thriving communities – what it takes to prevent domestic and sexual violence in your community.” Upcoming dates: Feb. 10 and May 3.
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The Benefits of Cash During Baby’s First Years: A Look at New National Research and New State Policy. “Poverty in the US has plummeted lately thanks to a robust, pandemic-era federal Child Tax Credit, and now it looks like that assistance might end abruptly. What could that mean for families and young children, and what can be done about it at the state level? Join us to hear from two sets of researchers who asked what happens when you give cash to families with newborns – and are finding answers using very different approaches.” (2/16)
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Building a National Movement to Prevent Trauma and Foster Resilience. An 8-week workshop series. Friday, 2/4: Building Movement with Child Welfare and Justice Systems. (Series runs through 4/15)
Learn (Educational Resources)
- Family Integrity & Justice Works just released their inaugural issue of Family Integrity & Justice Quarterly, which includes editorial about the Adoption and Safe Families Act and stories from families and providers navigating child welfare systems.
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The Alice Divide: A report and dashboard from United Way shows how Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) families have fared worse during the pandemic than those with higher incomes.
- Join United Way in the 21-Day Equity Challenge. “Beginning January 31st, the 21-Day Equity Challenge is a powerful opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and our community. It is possible to end racism and build a community in which people's outcomes in life are not determined by the color of their skin. During the Challenge, you will receive an email each business with content for that day's topic to learn more about racial equity. We hope this experience inspires you to become a leader in the fight for equity. You will receive a welcome email before the Challenge begins with links to more information.” (Registration closes at 9 p.m. on 2/4!)
- Read Start Early’s Notes from Olympia for updates about the 2022 Legislative Session.
Innovate (News and New Insights)
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Call for Special Education Related Professionals Parenting a Child with Disabilities to Participate. “Please consider assisting Dr. Ruby Batz and her team in identifying special education related professionals (e.g., early interventionists, speech pathologists, school psychologists, special education) parenting a child (birth to 21-year-olds) with disabilities receiving special education services (part C or B).” Includes two interviews with a stipend for each.
- Washington DOH Youth Engagement and the Youth Advisory Council: The Youth Advisory Council is a group of diverse young people from around Washington. They help the Department of Health learn about the public health topics that are important to young people. Meetings every other month, participants receive a stipend for each meeting.
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Treehouse is inviting young adults to join our Collaborative Learning Lab! Treehouse is currently seeking 20 young people to join the Collaborative Learning Lab (CLL). Those selected to join CLL will have the opportunity to share their thoughts, ideas, and advice on topics related to improving the supports provided to youth experiencing foster care. This will help ensure that young people are able to have a say in making programs and projects relevant and accessible to the young people they impact. Participation includes six to eight 90-minute sessions that will occur about twice a month from February to June 2022.
Grow (Funding and Resources)
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New 2/4: Request for Proposal – Community-Law Enforcement Partnership. The Washington Department of Commerce is implementing the Community-Law Enforcement Partnership program under RCW 43.330.545 to foster community engagement through neighborhood organizing, law enforcement and community partnerships, youth mobilization, and business engagement. The program is intended to foster equitable and accountable practices resulting in community participation in public safety and establish cooperative lines of communication between community members and law enforcement. (LOI due 2/18)
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Harm Reduction Grant Program: SAMHSA is offering these grants to support community-based overdose prevention programs, syringe services programs, and other harm reduction services. Twenty-five awards of up to $400,000 per award per year, over a three-year period, will be granted. (Due 2/7) Learn more.
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Washington Department of Commerce Housing Trust Fund NOFA #HFU-2021-06. The Department of Commerce is pleased to announce a new solicitation for projects seeking capital funding to develop affordable housing for people with low incomes in Washington state. Applications will be considered for multifamily/rental housing projects utilizing capital financing from the Washington State Housing Trust Fund and the Bond/4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit program. See the bulletin with more information here and the Notice of Funding here. (Due 2/16)
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New Notice of Funding Opportunity for Tribal Home Visiting: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is now soliciting applications for the Fiscal Year 2022 Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant Program: Development and Implementation Grants. This funding is intended for tribal entities that do not have prior experience with implementing evidence-based home visiting models, performance measurement systems, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. See the bulletin from the Children’s Bureau here | See the notice of funding here. (Due 4/15)
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Rigorous Evaluation of Community-Level Substance Use and Overdose Prevention Frameworks that Incorporate ACEs-Related Prevention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) is soliciting investigator-initiated research to conduct rigorous evaluation (including both a process and outcome evaluation) of prevention approaches implemented within communities that incorporate efforts to mitigate the harms of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and prevent future ACEs, while simultaneously aiming to prevent substance use and overdose. View in grants.gov. (Due 4/17)
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HHS Announces Availability of $13 Million to Increase Behavioral Health Care Access in Rural Communities: Read the bulletin here. HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy will make awards through the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) - Behavioral Health Care Support. Eligible applicants include entities such as Rural Health Clinics, federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and community- and faith-based organizations. (Due 4/19)
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