Event and Training Calendar

Parents’ Platform Webinar

  Following our community conversations held on June 22nd and June 23rd, we're inviting the community to attend the webinar for a more in-depth conversation about how we can better serve our communities regarding our childcare and mandated reporting campaigns. You can RSVP here.  

Free

Peer Support Circle

Lower Eastside Girls Club 402 E 8th St, New York, United States

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.

Free

Parent Advocate Open House

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!

Free

Parents’ Platform Town Hall

Bronx Defenders 360 E 161st Street, Bronx, NY, United States

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.

Free

Rise & Shine Open House, 10/23

  Attend a Rise & Shine open house information session to learn more about the 2024 program and how to apply!

Free

Rise & Shine Open House, 10/30

  Attend a Rise & Shine open house information session to learn more about the 2024 program and how to apply!

Free

Rise & Shine Open House, 11/6

  Attend a Rise & Shine open house information session to learn more about the 2024 program and how to apply!

Free

Rise & Shine Open House, 11/13

  Attend a Rise & Shine open house information session to learn more about the 2024 program and how to apply!

Free

Toxic Stress Training

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

Free

History of NYS Child Welfare

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

Free

Know Your Rights + Advocacy

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.

Free
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