Update from NCHSA President, Patricia Colón
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For Patricia's June 18, 2009 Update, which includes State and Federal news, click HERE. |
PARENT REPRESENTATIVE
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Rochelle Stuart, Sampson County Head Start, has been elected to serve as the Parent Representative to the NCHSA Governing Board for the 2009-2011 term. You can reach Ms. Stuart at (910)990-5531 or roe@intrstar.net. |
NHSA News Radio for Parents
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The new NHSA Parents Radio Channel serves Head Start families by bringing them access to the latest insights into early childhood development.
This channel is available on the NHSA website at http://www.nhsa.org. The broadcasts can be listened to on any computer.
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Fatherhood Initiatives
Fatherhood Initiatives Across NC
NC Fatherhood Development Advisory Council
North Carolina Fatherhood Development Advisory Council (NCFDAC) is an independent statewide network of practitioners committed to...
- Serve as a technical assistance resource and conduit of information for fathers and families across the state;
- Promote and host statewide symposiums relative to issues concerning responsible fatherhood, advocacy of fathers’ rights, awareness of gender bias, and the general well being of families;
- Connecting organizations (government, private and non-profit) with similar goals for greater impact in their particular service area.
- Assure that Fatherhood becomes a statewide emphasis by serving as a catalyst in raising awareness of fatherhood issues (male literacy , academic achievement, job placement, skills training, and court judicial practices) An over whelming number of minority fathers are imprisoned in Department of Corrections, promotion of male health issues such as prostrate disease prevention and treatment, STD’s & male contraception methods.
NC Fatherhood Initiative Task Force
Mission Statement: To advance and facilitate state-wide comprehensive, collaborative, and complementary efforts among public and private community agencies, institutions, organizations, and State of North Carolina Departments to encourage and assist fathers to become engaged and involved in the lives of their children through skilled parenting, emotional support, financial commitment, and by being physically present.
For more information on the NC Fatherhood Initiative Taskforce, or NC fatherhood initiatives, contact Mr. Ronald L. Moore, Program Development Coordinator at NC Division of Social Services, Family Support & Child Welfare Services/Community Based Programs.
Phone: (919) 733-2279
Fax: (919) 733-4756
Click here to visit this department on the web.
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LETTER FROM A PARENT
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An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth A Pound of Cure |
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March 6, 2003
To: Mrs. Mary Mungo, Head Start Director
Henley-Roberts Head Start
275 Irene Roberts Road
Lillington, NC 27546
Mrs. Mungo:
I would like to thank the Head Start Program. Recently, my child was screened for her vision through Prevent Blindness North Carolina. The results came back to me through the Head Start Program. The screened results showed possible eye problems and strongly advised me to follow up with an eye doctor.
Today my daughter and I went with Mrs. Romero, one of your Family Service Workers to the eye doctor. The doctor diagnosed my child with Astigmatism. If your program had not offered this screening to my child, I would not have known this early in her life she had this problem. I thought she could see well, but I was wrong.
Thank you again! My daughter will be wearing glasses in a few weeks. This program offers helpful and very important screens for the children. We will always appreciate your help. Thank you also for providing transportation and a translator.
Sincerely,
Antonio Valdez
PS--Now I need to get used to seeing her with her new pretty glasses!
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