Family Support Network of Region A

11/17/2022

Spending time together as a family is important, and sometimes we all need new ideas! Check out the resources and activity ideas on the November Family Engagement Calendars, in English, Spanish, and Hmong.

Pasar tiempo juntos como familia es importante y, a veces, ¡todos necesitamos nuevas ideas! Consulte los recursos e ideas de actividades en los calendarios de participación familiar de noviembre, en Inglés, Español y Hmong.

11/16/2022

North Carolina’s early childhood system strives to be family-centered, equity-driven and collaborative. The Family Engagement and Leadership Framework, accessible on DCDEE’s FE&L Webpage, features Guiding Principles and information for agencies on meaningful family engagement and leadership.

El sistema de primera infancia de Carolina del Norte se esfuerza por estar centrado en la familia, impulsado por la equidad y colaborativo. El Marco de Liderazgo y Participación Familiar, accesible en la página web de FE&L de DCDEE, Presenta una Guía de Principios e información para agencias sobre liderazgo y participación familiar significativa.

11/15/2022

Families are children’s first, longest lasting, and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Celebrate families by signing on to the Family Engagement Proclamation, proclaiming November 2022 as “Family Engagement Month” in North Carolina at: https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/family-engagement-month-2022/
Las familias son los primeros y más importantes cuidadores, maestros y defensores en la vida de los niños (as). Célebre a las familias suscribiéndose a la Proclamación de Participación Familiar, proclamando a noviembre del 2022 como el "Mes de la Participación Familiar" en Carolina del Norte en: https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/family-engagement-month-2022/

In celebration of Family Engagement Month, ECAC along with a collaborative group of families, schools, community and state partners have planned a number of activities and initiatives to support family engagement.

11/15/2022

Draw, Dance, Dog, Doctor.....Yep! You guessed it. Welcome to the week of Letter D!

Have you had a chance to Download any printables yet? Below, is the link to a worksheet where children can help Big Bird write the alphabet.

https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/reading/?activity=writing-the-alphabet

11/14/2022

Centering family voices is critical to building strong early childhood systems. During Family Engagement Month, learn more about the ways your organization can elevate family leaders with Family Engagement & Leadership Action Guide and Toolkit at
https://www.smartstart.org/family-engagement-and-leadership/
Centrar las voces familiares es fundamental para construir sistemas sólidos para la primera infancia. Durante el Mes de la Participación Familiar y Liderazgo, obtenga más información sobre las formas en que su organización puede elevar a los líderes familiares con Guía de Acción y kit de herramientas para la Participación Familiar y el Liderazgo en
https://www.smartstart.org/family-engagement-and-leadership/

During May 2019-Feb 2020, NCPC collaborated with 10 Smart Start Local Partnerships to expand family engagement and leadership opportunities across the programs and local coalitions they were funding. The network was given an opportunity to evaluate and expand the roles that families have within oper...

11/04/2022

November is Family Engagement Month! Involving families in their children’s development and education leads to lifelong health and success. Check out this family engagement month webpage with activity calendars for families and more: https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/family-engagement-month-2022/
¡Noviembre es el Mes de la Participación Familiar! Involucrar a las familias en el desarrollo y la educación de sus hijos conduce a la salud y el éxito de por vida. Consulte esta página web del mes de la Participación Familiar con calendarios de actividades para familias y más: https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/family-engagement-month-2022/

In celebration of Family Engagement Month, ECAC along with a collaborative group of families, schools, community and state partners have planned a number of activities and initiatives to support family engagement.

11/03/2022

Mark your calendar to attend the Graham County Smart Start / LICC Team meeting on November 10, 2022 starting at 9:30 am. The team is hosting a FASD workshop. The in-person meeting will be held at Graham Schools Central Office located at 52 Moose Branch Rd, Robbinsville. Or join virtually via TEAMS. Everyone is welcome and brings a valuable point of view to the table. Please plan on 1.5 hours for this meeting. For a copy of the agenda and/or link to join, send request to [email protected].

10/31/2022

Family Support Network of Region A along with Tri-County Community College and SECU Murphy are hosted a workshop on how to survive the holidays financially. See attached flyer for more details. Reserve your seat now.
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10/27/2022

Mark your calendar to attend the Clay County Smart Start / LICC Team meeting on November 3, 2022 starting at 1:30 pm. The team will be making final plans for Cookies with Santa on December 8, 2022. The team will hear about Catholic Charities. The in-person meeting will be held at Clay Board of Education located at 154 Yellow Jacket Dr, Hayesville. Or join virtually via TEAMS. Everyone is welcome and brings a valuable point of view to the table. For a copy of the agenda and/or link, send request to [email protected].

10/26/2022

Mark your calendar to attend the Cherokee County Smart Start / LICC Team meeting on November 2, 2022 starting at 1 pm. The team will learn about Catholic Charities, review the activities planned to achieve their strategies, and discuss ‘sesamitizing’ event. The in-person meeting will be held at Region A Partnership for Children located at 141 Peachtree Street, Suite #5, Professional Building, Murphy. Or join virtually via TEAMS. Click the link below to join. Everyone is welcome and brings a valuable point of view to the table. For a copy of the agenda and / or link to join, send request to [email protected].

10/25/2022

November is International Drum Month!!!!

Family Support Network in collaboration with the Jackson/Swain/Qualla Boundary Autism Chapter is hosting a parent connection meeting on November 1, 2022 starting at 6 pm at the Swain Middle School Media Center located at 135 Arlington Avenue, Bryson City. Not able to join in person, join via TEAMS. Link will be sent prior to the meeting. This group meeting is focused on caregivers raising children with any concerns. All are invited. RSVP is required by end of day on October 31, 2022. RSVP to [email protected].

10/25/2022

Family Support Network Region A is offering two Caregiver Connections meetings on November 2, 2022. One at 10 am and one at 6 pm. The in-person meetings will be held at the Region A Partnership for Children office located at 141 Peachtree Street, Suite #5, Professional Building, Murphy. Not able to join in person, join via TEAMS. This group meeting is focused on caregivers raising children with any concerns however everyone is welcome to join. RSVP is required by end of day on November 1, 2022 with name, phone, which session(s) attending, and if in-person or virtually. Link will be sent prior to meeting. RSVP to [email protected] by 11/1/2022.