Rise is hiring a Parent Advocate Training Coordinator to prepare NYC parents impacted by the child welfare system to work as parent advocates within the child welfare system (preventive and foster care agencies) as well as in impacted communities. The Training Coordinator will take over and develop new trainings for Parent Advocates and provide ongoing support to Parent Advocates working citywide.
As we begin a new school year amidst the ongoing pandemic, families are facing many challenges, including barriers to their children’s education. Equity issues continue to be exacerbated by the pandemic. You may still lack the equipment needed for remote learning or consistent available WIFI, including in shelters, or may be dealing with continuous changes to plans. Many times, information about how to join remote sessions is provided at the last minute.
Rise has joined parents and advocacy groups working to protect families from unnecessary, harmful CPS reports and investigations based on school absences during the pandemic. Together, we are working to share information with you about your rights and resources that are available to you as your child returns to school — whether remotely or partly in person — during the global coronavirus pandemic.
Jeanette coordinates Rise’s policy impact through her role in advocacy collaborations and on NYC and statewide tasks forces and through public speaking and media. Jeanette has played a key role in developing Rise’s strategic plan and shift to community organizing, as well as Rise’s major programs since 2019: the Rise & Shine leadership training program for parents, training for Parent Advocates, and our Reunification Collaborative and TIPS approach to ensuring that parents have the information … Read More
Graham and Rising Ground are hiring a total of 9 parent advocates who will support parents with children in foster care to understand and navigate the foster care system, make decisions for their families, remain hopeful, and address family challenges so that they can accomplish their goal of reunification. The focus of this job is building connections with parents and working collaboratively with case planners.
This initiative is built upon the premise that Advocates with … Read More
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