Caregivers

& FAMILIES

Stress Management

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACESs) may be difficult for children to identify without proper explanation. This video breaks down what ACEs can look like in a child’s life and how it makes them feel.

  • Children are never too young to be introduced to the many cultures and people of our world. Dr. Aisha White, with the Office of Child Development at University of Pittsburgh, says “The research continues to show that children recognize skin color differences at a very young age. As young as 3 months old, they may look differently at people who look like or don’t look like their primary caregivers…

  • A research story that provides data about how many youth are being affected by racial stress and trauma.

  • This video addresses the impacts ACEs can have on the mind and body. This video is specifically useful for identifying behavioral changes in youth due to childhood trauma.

Session 1: Engaging Communities in Local Health Initiatives

April 30th, at 12PM EST

How might we foster collaboration and co-design between community residents and community-based institutions to achieve a community health improvement goal? We will share tools for community engagement and insights from projects that center community co-design and ownership.

Session 2: Crafting a Community Vision of Health

April 30th, at 12PM EST

How might we engage leaders from different sectors to partner on a holistic vision of health? We will share tools and approaches to frame the Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being and approaches for community-driven coalitions.

Session 3: Measuring Impact of Community-Driven Initiatives

August, 7th, at 3PM EST

How might we measure success of community well-being initiatives through a community lens? We will share tools for community-led data and measurement to support local health initiatives describe their impacts.

Session 4: Resourcing Community-Led Health Initiatives

October 15th, at 12 PM EST

How might we resource and sustain the impacts of local well-being initiatives. We will share approaches to engage community and organizational leaders to invest in locally developed solutions.

Bonus Session 5: Grant Writing 101

December 11th, at 12PM EST

This final workshop of the Center’s four-part learning journey series is designed to provide organizations with insights and tips when applying for funding and other resources to support community initiatives. You’ll learn how to construct a grant, including standard grant components, write a compelling program description, learn about evaluation frameworks, and essential considerations for crafting a budget and budget narrative.

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