Event and Training Calendar

Training: Toxic Stress

This training will cover how toxic stress impacts families and communities. 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. The training will also cover creating community care networks and advocating to strengthen communities to reduce family stress. This free... Read more

Free

Training: History of the NYC Child Welfare System

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

Community Support Circle

The Rise peer support circle is a space to connect with other parents with similar experiences and share resources and information. Through restorative justice circles processes, we discuss our experiences and challenges as parents and support one another. We also share information about upcoming Rise trainings and events and how to sign up. Rise’s parent-led... Read more

Training: Parent Advocate History / Introduction to Parent Advocacy

This training will discuss when parent advocacy started in NYC, how the movement has moved forward and where are we today. A panel of Parent Advocates will share how the family policing system impacted them, their family and their journey in advocacy. They will share their experiences as advocates and leaders in their community, in... Read more

Free

Training: How to Seal and Amend Your Case

This training will focus on how the New York State Central Register (SCR) operates. It will discuss recent changes based on new legislation and will cover the seal and amend process for impacted parents/families. This free online training will be presented by The Bronx Defenders and hosted by Rise. This training is open to the... Read more

Free

Training: Family Court Process and Investigations

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. This free online training will be presented by Center for Family Representation and hosted by Rise. All are welcome. The training will be most relevant to NYC parents. >>... Read more

Free

Parent Advocate Training Graduation

Rise's Parent Advocate Training Program provides training to parents impacted by the system who are working as Parent Advocates. The training prepares Parent Advocates to support families with achieving faster family reunification by equipping Parent Advocates with information, tools and resources to share with parents. During the online graduation, you’ll hear from Jeanette Vega Brown,... Read more

Free

Community Support Circle

The Rise peer support circle is a space to connect with other parents with similar experiences and share resources and information. Through restorative justice circles processes, we discuss our experiences and challenges as parents and support one another. We also share information about upcoming Rise trainings and events and how to sign up. Rise’s parent-led... Read more

Free

Rise & Shine Open House Information Session

Rise Office 3715 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY, United States

Rise invites NYC parents impacted by ACS to join us for an open house information session to learn about the Rise & Shine Program and how to apply to the 2023 cohort. The open house is an opportunity to connect with the Rise & Shine staff and ask questions. This session will take place in... Read more

Free

Rise & Shine Virtual Open House Information Session

Rise invites NYC parents impacted by ACS to join us for an open house information session to learn about the Rise & Shine Program and how to apply to the 2023 cohort. The open house is an opportunity to connect with the Rise & Shine staff and ask questions. This session will take place via... Read more

Free

Community Support Circle

The Rise peer support circle is a space to connect with other parents with similar experiences and share resources and information. Through restorative justice circles processes, we discuss our experiences and challenges as parents and support one another. We also share information about upcoming Rise trainings and events and how to sign up. Rise’s parent-led... Read more

Free

Rise Annual Celebration

The Banknote Building 1231 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, New York, United States

Reserve your tickets to Rise's Annual Celebration today! Suggested donation + free tickets available for in-person and virtual attendees. Join us at The Banknote Building in the Bronx to celebrate and support parents’ leadership, achievements, goals and strategies in the movement for family justice! Space is limited - RSVP today! October 26, 6-8 pm ET... Read more

Free
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