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President's Blog ~ May 2017
May 8, 2017
As we enjoy the warmer weather and spring sunshine, the cycles of the season also bring the end of the school year and anticipation of summer. The end of the school year can sometimes be a stressful time as children and adolescents try to finish end-of-year projects, study for final exams, and anticipate year-end report cards. Many children are also juggling sports and other recreational activities. Parents are busy trying to help their children through these challenging weeks and months while planning ahead for summer activities and childcare. It can be a chaotic and stressful time for famili...
Manville School Receives Engineering Professional Development Scholarship Award
May 2, 2017
We are happy to announce that Manville School has been awarded a competitive scholarship from Engineering is Elementary’s (EiE) special education resources from the Museum of Science. This program award includes professional development and curriculum materials valued up to $1,000. Manville School will be piloting the program next year in its Middle I school unit. This exciting program is called “Water, Water Everywhere: Designing Water Filters”.
The program is a STEM (Science, Tec...
Parent Talk - A Resource for Parents about Adolescent Depression
May 1, 2017
The FAMpod website represents a resource developed by Dr. Beardslee, Dr. Gladstone, and colleagues to distill what they have learned from years of research, practice, and advocacy into programs they feel will be helpful for individuals experiencing depression, as well as those living with or working with individuals experiencing depression. This effort has culminated in the creation of two free programs:
Parent Talk - the latest resource developed for parents facing depression within the family
Family Talk - a training course launched 5 years ago designed for clinicians helping these familie...
New England Golf Getaway Raffle Tickets Now Available!
April 26, 2017
Click here to purchase raffle tickets for a New England Golf Getaway and support Judge Baker Children's Center!
Only 250 tickets will be sold. Winner will be announced at our Golf Tournament on May 22, 2017. You do not need to be present to win!
MASSNFCA Foster Alumni Walk ~ June 17, 2017
April 18, 2017
The Massachusetts Network of Foster Care Alumni (MASSNFCA) is excited to host the first Foster Alumni Walk. On June 17, alumni and friends of foster care will take to the city of Boston for a victory lap in celebration of who alumni are and all that they can be.
Please contact Courtney Landry with questions 617 278 4147 or clandry@jbcc.ha&...
