Held every Thursday from 5pm - 8pn ET, this support circle is for parents, by parents. If you're interested in attending, please contact Teresa Marrero @teresa-m@risemagazine.org.
Are you interested in becoming a Parent Advocate? Have you had a child welfare case and it's been closed for at least one year? Join us on August 10th at 5pm ET for a virtual open house! Email Jeanette at jeanette@risemagazine.org to RSVP!
This town hall is to discuss legislative action steps regarding childcare and mandated reporting based on the findings from the surveys, community conversations held with parents, and webinar. You can RSVP here.
Reserve your tickets to Rise's Annual Celebration today! This year, we’re looking to the stars and celebrating parents as guiding lights leading us toward brilliant futures for our families and a more compassionate New York City. We invite you to join us and shine bright at the Lower Eastside Girls Club - sequin, glitter... Read more
Attend a Rise & Shine open house information session to learn more about the 2024 program and how to apply!
Attend a Rise & Shine open house information session to learn more about the 2024 program and how to apply!
Attend a Rise & Shine open house information session to learn more about the 2024 program and how to apply!
Attend a Rise & Shine open house information session to learn more about the 2024 program and how to apply!
We will cover how stress can impact our bodies and brains and provide strategies for self-care and stress protection for you and your child. It will also cover creating community care networks and advocating for strengthening communities to reduce family stress. This training is open to the public but most relevant to parents impacted by... Read more
This training will focus on the period of time between the New York State Child Welfare Reform Act of 1979 and the federal Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) of 1997. We will discuss the events of the 1980s and early 1990s that were the motivating force behind a seismic shift from “family preservation” to... Read more
This training will break down the family court process for a child welfare case and will discuss the child welfare investigation process in New York City. RSVP on Eventbrite.
This training will provide information about changes to the SCR in NY State that took effect in 2022 and about sealing and amending your SCR record. This training will be hosted by Rise and facilitated by Melissa Lombreglia, Senior Staff Attorney Advocate, Center for Family Representation. RSVP on Eventbrite.
