UPCOMING EVENTS IN YOUR AREA

STATEN ISLAND

Staten Island Council of Child Abuse & Neglect Youth and Mentoring Committee
in collaboration with Rev. Maggie Howard, Pastor of Stapleton UAME Church
Stapleton Community Service Day
Friday, August 15, 2008, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Call 718-488-5322

MANHATTAN

Saturday, August 9th
The New York City Council will host
Cybersmarts Summit 2008
location: City hall, New York, NY
For parents, teachers, principals, and youth (recommended for grades 5 through 12)

Special Camp Fair 2009

BROOKLYN

Tuesday, August 5, 2008.  
25th Annual National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention event
Flyer | Letter | Registration

QUEENS

BRONX

SUMMER FUN AT THE NY BRONX PUBLIC LIBRARY
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, a variety of activities are planned,
from free movies to arts and crafts.
FREE!!!
Contact: 718-882-8239
July 2,9,16,23 and 30
Time: 2:30pm
Location: Mosholu Branch
285 E. 205th St.

June 25-Oct. 29
Farmers Market at The New York Botanical Garden
Every Wednesday, gain free admission to the farmers market
And the gardens
Contact: 718-817-8700
Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Mosholu Gate on Kazimiroff Boulevard

June 30 through Aug. 15
Junior Ranger Day Camp
Children ages 8-11 welcome for the day camp that runs
Monday – Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm at Crotona Nature Center
$65 a week, scholarships available
Contact: 311 or City of New York Parks and Recreation

Patterson Volunteer Committee Street Fair

August 1-3

East 143rd Street between Third and Morris Avenues

FREE!!!

Time: 2:00pm-7:00pm

 

Border to Mouth Bronx River Alliance

August 2

Canoe Trip from North to South

Bronx

FREE!!!

Contact: 718-430-4665 to register

 

Play Week Bronx Zoo

August 18-24

Bring the kids to celebrate summer vacation and have a fun-filled day of play

Free!!!

Contact: 718-220-5100

 

Teddy Bear Picnic Weekend Bronx Zoo

August 30-Sept 1

Bring your teddy bear to meet the grizzlies and their keepers, and listen to bear tales and songs

FREE!!!

Contact: 718-220-5100

STATEWIDE

Upcoming Public Forums for Parents:
Manhattan

Parents with Psychiatric Disabilities Legal Advocacy Project (PPDLAP) The Urban Justice Center is pleased to announce a new initiative of the Mental Health Project (MHP).  MHP has launched its Parents with Psychiatric Disabilities Legal Advocacy Project (PPDLAP) funded by the Commission on Quality Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities.  The mission of PPDLAP is to provide free expert representation, information, and advice to parents with psychiatric disabilities in Family Court, primarily in abuse and neglect, and termination proceedings.  The project will serve New York City, Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties.

In addition to direct legal representation in Family Court, PPDLAP will provide an array of technical assistance for all stakeholders, including publishing a Family Court Handbook for parents and non-lawyers, hosting professional trainings on representing parents with psychiatric disabilities in Family Court, establishing a website, and engaging in community outreach programs.

Please forward this information to all families and communities that you serve. We look forward to working with you and serving disabled persons. Parents may contact the Mental Health Project and PPDLAP at 1-877-MHPLAW1 or1-877-647-5291 and press 5.

SCHOLARSHIPS-2008 RESOURCE GUIDE

Father2Father Mentoring Program
Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership

HEAD START PROGRAM

FREE UNIVERSAL PRE-KINGERGARTEN
NOW REGISTERING!!! Call 718-978-0400

OUTREACH INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Educate yourself about HIV/AIDS
Weekly - Thursdays at 1 p.m.
89-31 161st Sreet Suite 1010
Jamaica, NY
718-297-0720

“Earn Benefits Program”
Sit down with a benefit expert who can walk you through step by step to make sure
you receive all that you are entitled to, such as,
Medicaid
Food Stamp Card
Help with your utility bills
Discounted telephone service and more…
Contact: Nathan Rice 718-302-2057- x220

“Fatherhood Program”
We offer a unique program that provides:
Job Placement Services
Stipend
Legal Support
Tax Credits
Peer Support
Parenting Workshops
Skills Training
Play a bigger role in your child’s life!
Day & Evening Program Available
Contact: Theresa Dobie 718-302-2057 x216

Camp Top Of the Pines
2 weeks of summer camp 2008

Adult/Youth Education Programs

Free Nursing Program
If you know of anyone between 18-28 years old, interested in the Nursing
field, University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is o fferin g FREE
tuition, FREE books, a $250 monthly stipend, and guaranteed job placement as
a nurse at Providence Hospital upon graduation (it's a 3 year program) with a
starting salary of $40,000.
The program is recruiting new students now!! Please contact Ms. Beshon
Smith (202) 266-5481 or email Bsmith@urbanalliance.org

Ramapo for Children Ramapo’s mission is to serve children with a wide range of emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities in a dynamic and stimulating outdoor environment, providing educational and recreational experiences that promote social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth.

Ramapo’s specific focus is to provide adventure-based, experiential learning programs that promote positive character values, build social and learning competencies, and enhance self-esteem in children from preschool through late teens. http://ramapoforchildren.org/html/auoverview

MASK (MOTHER’S & FATHER’S ALIGNED SAVING KIDS INTERNATIONAL)

Spring/Early Summer Groups for Sexually Abused Children
Please join us Monday or Thursday
SPRING-SUMMER 2008

PARENTS, THE BEST MEDICINE!
Rolando Bini – Executive Director
Parents in Action For Leadership and Human Rights
http://www.parentsinction.net
rolando@parentsinaction.net
347-624-4830

MASK (MOTHER’S & FATHER’S ALIGNED SAVING KIDS INTERNATIONAL)

SUPPORT GROUP FORMING
for parents of children, adolescents and young adults with serious emotional challenges

WHEN: 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 6:30 PM
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica
                    89-60 164th St., Jamaica (next to Citibank)
FACILITATOR: Ceceile Green, MS
CALL BEFORE COMING:  1-718-704-8690

“Bilingual Food Service Training Program
Become a certified food handler!
Three Certifications
NYC Food Handler Certification
ServeSafe Food Handler Certification
ManagerFirst Certification in Food Preparation
Contact: Michelle Matthews 718-302-2057 x218

“Commercial Driver’s License Program”
7 Week of FREE Intensive Training
Earn a Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger,
Tanker, Hazmat and other endorsements.
Must be 21 years or older, have a regular driver’s license for
At least three years and no points on license.
Contact: Michelle Matthews 718-302-2057 x218

“Environmental Response & Remediation Technician Program”
Must be 18 years or older & have a reading and math level over 9.0
12 Week Day Time Program
11 Industry-recognized Certifications
Over 390 Hours of classroom instruction
Contact: Rachel Grave 718-302-2057 x201

Ramapo Training Provides professional development training, program support and ‘coaching’ for educators and youth service workers serving children with disabilities. For more information or to schedule a training contact Resha Conroy at (212) 754-7003 or rconroy@ramapoforchildren.org.
15 West 36th Street, Suite 14S, New York, NY 10018 http://ramapoforchildren.org/html/troverview

Planned Parenthood of NYC, Sexual & Reproductive Health Training Calendar

Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. Presents What’s Out There and How to Get It
2007-2008 Free Training Series
For Families and Professionals Needing Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities
Gary Shulman, MS.Ed.:212-677-4650 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org
www.resourcesnyc.org
www.resourcesnycdatabase.org searchable website

Other Trainings:

YOUTH TRAININGS

www.npowerny.org

Best Practices for Increasing Meaningful Participation In Collaborative Team Planning

New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Calendar

Covering New York City’s Parks, Museums, Bridges, Sights, Events and more………
www.newyorkled.com

www.statenislandkids.org

http://www..statenislandzoo.org/calendar.asp

www.nyc.gov/maps
Insert your address and find out where cultural centers, after school programs, police stations, recreation centers, day care, library, and more are located in your neighborhood.

New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Calendar

RECREATION CENTERS
The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation provide an extensive network of recreation services throughout the city. Their recreation facilities offer services such as indoor pools, weight rooms, basketball courts, dance studios, boxing rings, game rooms, and libraries.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/recreation_centers/

A complete listing of all museums in NYC
http://www.ny.com/museums/index.html

www.statenislandkids.org

Partnering with Your Child’s School: A Guide for Parents
ORDER FORM

www.gocitykids.com
www.ny.com/kids/

www.statenislandkids.org

http://www..statenislandzoo.org/calendar.asp

The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation also provide a comprehensive list of athletic and recreation facilities, including playgrounds, beaches, bocce courts, golf courses, horseback riding, ice skating, nature centers, zoos and aquariums, among many other exciting activities. Find them in your neighborhood!!!!!!!!
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/facilities.php

Summer Opportunities - Don't Wait til Summer to look
Click here for a sampling of some of the many opportunities that may
be available to motivated and talented young people.  Go on-line or call
for more information!

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/jobs/summer_youth_employment.shtml

Find a basketball, baseball, or soccer league for your child in any of NYC’s boroughs.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/programs/ap_youth_sports_leagues.html#sites

The New York State Adolescent Services Resource Network The goal of the New York State Adolescent Services Resource Network is to be a resource for service providers working with adolescents in foster care throughout the state. www.nysasrn.org

YOUTH IN PROGRESS-STATEWIDE The mission of the Youth In Progress is to enhance and advance the lives of today's and tomorrow's foster care youth by giving them a sense of self responsibility. To do this, YIP pledges to educate everyone involved in the foster care system to the realities of this experience. We will accomplish this mission by listening to youth in care and by offering them guidance that will allow them to achieve success in their lives and to realize their full potential. www.youthinprogress.org

A Resource For Youth In Care and After Care www.ageoutnyc.org

If you are interested in signing your child up to learn how to play baseball, soccer, basketball, softball or flag football, access information at this website. Summer programming also available.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/programs/programs_learn.html

Learn about educational adventure programs that teach students canoeing, orienteering, fishing, team building, hiking and camping. Environmental conservation and service projects also available. click here

WIA@SOBRO is calling for juniors and seniors
DANCE*FASHION MERCHANDISING*GRAPHIC DESIGN*COLLEGE ADVISING + A GUARANTEED SUMMER JOB (summer youth employment program)
WWW.SOBRO.ORG

http://www.door.org

HEAD START PROGRAM

http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com

Beacon Community Centers Each Beacon addresses the needs of youth by offering a range of asset-based activities in five core areas as recognized as important for healthy youth development: academic enhancement, career awareness, life skills, community building,  and recreation.

http://home2.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/runaway/dycd_youthline.shtml
Phone: 1 800 246-4646

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NYC
“The Young Mothers Mentoring Program”
223 East 30th Street, New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-686-2042 or 718-742-7301
www.bigsnyc.org

MSK-MY SISTER’S KEEPER INC.
First Time Young mother’s mentoring program (ages 13-19) www.mskeeper.com

http://www.mentoring.org/newyork/
http://www.imentor.org

CONVENANT HOUSE NEW YORK MENTOR PROGRAM – is an agency that provides shelter & basic care to at-risk & homeless youth from ages 18-21. Our Rights of Passage (R.O.P.) program is an independent transitional living program designed to provide our youth with the opportunity to change their lives, as they become more confident about themselves. We provide a unique opportunity for our youth to have a safe, stable and supportive 1-on-1 relationship with a trusted adult role model. For more information, CALL:
212-613-0300 “A helping hand can make a world of difference.” www.covenanthouseny.org

http://www.nycares.org/
http://volunteernyc.org/volunteer/
http://kidsforcommunity.org/find.asp

NEWLY CONSTRUCTED APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN THE MORRISANIA SECTION OF THE BRONXProspect Triangle LLC is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 87 affordable housing rental apartments now under construction at 890 Prospect Avenue in the Morrisania section of the Bronx. This building is being constructed through the Low Income Affordable Marketplace Program (LAMP) of the New York City Housing Development Corporation and the Mixed Income Rental Program (MIRP) of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. For more information

AFFORDABLE CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE IN BROOKLYN AND NEWLY REHABILITATED APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN MANHATTAN

NEWLY REHABILITATED APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN THE MELROSE SECTION OF THE BRONX
More Information Wales Cluster Apartments is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 31 affordable housing rental apartments under rehabilitation in the Melrose section of the Bronx. These buildings are being rehabilitated through the Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Program (Round 6) of the City of New York's Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Neighborhood Partnership Housing Development Fund Company.

NYC.GOV APARTMENT SEEKERS” - http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/apartment/apartment.shtml

Helpline: CITIWIDE HOUSING HELPLINE – (212) 962-4795

www.thebeehive.org

Trainings at Vocational Foundation, Inc.

WORKING FOR NYC - http://home2.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/employment/job_postings.shtml

“Work Success Skills & Job Placement”
Learn how to create a resume, develop persuasive interviewing skills, and improve your job search.
Then meet with our highly-skilled job developers and get that job!!!
Orientations are ever Monday & Thursday, 9:00am
Come dress to impress with resume, ID and SS Card
Contact: Wanda Figueroa, 718-302-2057 x212

“Career Path Center”
GED, Adult Basic ED., ESL Levels (1-3) and Computer Literacy
Classes takes place Monday-Thursday 6:00pm-9:00pm
Contact: Martha Mitja 718-302-2057 x204

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www.thebeehive.org

The Computer Resource Centers offer free computer access and instruction to New Yorkers of all ages. They bridge the digital divide by bringing technology, career services, and academic and arts program into all communities throughout NYC.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/crc/index.html

www.thebeehive.org

SUMMER & FALL 2008
Apply to be an intern - Limited Seats Available
Child Center Of New York
Young Adult Internship Program
163-18 Jamaica Ave, &th Floor, Room 20
Jamaica, NY 347-571-2441

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If you have children in this 18-24 age group, or friends with kids in this age group, or you know a young adult who could benefit from this program.

Visit http://www.yearup.org/ for info about this Paid Internship/Training Program for Youth
 
Year Up is an intensive one-year training program for young adults ages 18 to 24 who provide Fortune 100 companies like Merrill Lynch, American Express, Lehman Brothers and Bank of America with Information Technology entry level talent. We recognize that both job skills and higher education are necessary to provide a  viable path to economic self-sufficiency.
 
Throughout the course of one year, our students earn up to 16 college credits from Pace University , learn technical and professional skills, and are placed in paid internships. Students are paid an educational stipend of $150 per week while in training and $250 per week while working at their internship.

Year Up is currently recruiting students for our next class of young professionals. We are looking for High School graduates or GED recipients, ages 18 - 24, who may not know what to do next - attend college or work full-time. For more information on Year Up, please visit our Web site, http://www.yearup.org . Or to speak to admissions specialist, Wil Velazquez, please call 212-785-3340, ext. 1304 or e-mail: wvelazquez@yearup.org.

EXALT
Youth Referral Criteria | Executive Summary
exalt is a nonprofit that provides a comprehensive, highly structured internship program linking education, mentorship and meaningful employment for New York City’s neediest youth.  exalt’s mission is to transform the lives of youth along the spectrum of criminal justice involvement by equipping them with the skills and experience they need to be self-sufficient, self-fulfilled, productive members of society. exalt evolved out of a decade of its founder’s experience founding and managing a similar, award-winning program for court involved youth at one of the city’s largest alternative to incarceration agencies.  exalt fulfills its mission by providing a cohesive program with four components:

• employment readiness and life skills training;
• paid internships in youths' fields of interest;
• post-internship group programming and individual services to assist youth transition from internships to further employment and/or educational activities;
• an alumni network that provides ongoing access to education and career development support and resources.

NYC 2008 Summer Iternship Opportunities

http://www.nyjobsource.com/nyinterns.html

NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Borough Enrollment Office Contact Information, New Students, Choices & Enrollment, New York City Department of Education


Summer School Calendar

TRANSFER SCHOOLS Transfer schools are smaller schools that typically service overage, under-credited students. A Transfer school is called such, because the students are transferred to one after previously being enrolled in a traditional HS.
The criterion for admission for each transfer school differs with all such schools. You can access a listing on the DOE website of all Transfer schools and their individual criteria.
You can go to : http://schools.nyc.gov/default.aspx And scroll down on the main page.
Then link to YABC /Young adult borough centers and click on the link for Transfer schools.

http://schools.nycenet.edu/d75/parent/pc.htm

http://schools.nyc.gov/aboutus/doeorganization/comhssuperintendents/dfacontact.htm

SCHOOL EDUCATION

Free Tutoring

Covenant House New York – GED & Tutoring Services between the Ages of 18-21 & also high school students.  159-17 Hillside Ave. Jamaica, NY 11432 718-725-9851

Community Tutoring Services – Free tutoring in the comfort of your home, library, or community center; convenient scheduling- Kindergarten to 12th grade-Instructional in Math, Reading, English & Language Arts 1 (800) 336-9116

Brienza’s Academic Advantage – Full Service Learning Centers-Tutoring grades k-12, Test Preparation, Preparation for all H.S. Entrance Exams, Study Skills, etc. Office: 1045-74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 1 (800) 581-0887 or 1 (718) 232-0114 www.AcademicAdvantageOnline.com

The TestQuest SES Program – provides free extra academic help and individual instruction to students during non-school hours-after school, on the weekends, and during school holidays and vacations. 226 W. 37th Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10028 (212) 398-2357

The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) – provides free tutoring, Supplemental Educational Services (SES) to your school-grades K-12   52 Broadway, 11th Fl. New York, NY 10004 (212) 701-9409 jdenenberg@ufttc.org

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www.thebeehive.org

NYC COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES

www.CollegeBoard.com

CUNY http://www1.cuny.edu/admissions/undergraduate/onlineapp-1.html
http://www.ny.com/academia/colleges.html
http://www.cacny.com/ - College Access Consortium of NY

CAMPS

Camp Get Away
October 11-13 (Columbus Day Weekend) 2008
pg 1 | pg 2 | pg 3

Summer Camp 2008
Neo-Elite Village Day School
917-667-0795 or 718-739-3399 or 718-657-5727

Queens Community House “Tween” Summer Day Camp
718-592-5757 ext. 228

INFO ON CAMP GET AWAY:
2008 Camp Application | 2008 Fall Camp - save the date | daily schedule for families | dates & rates

Camp Top Of the Pines
2 weeks of summer camp 2008

PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES

HOMEWORK HELP

Created by the New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library and Queens Public Library, the homework help website provides students comprehensive information in Language Arts, Math, Science, History, Geography, Arts, Music, and more!

NY PUBLIC LIBRARY

To locate one of 81 library branches in Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island:
www.nypl.org
http://www.nypl.org/hours/

NY PUBLIC LIBRARY KIDS’ PAGE

www.nypl.org

NY PUBLIC LIBRARY TEENS’ PAGE

http://teenlink.nypl.org/index.html

BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY

www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org

BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY KIDZONE

www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/kids/

BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY TEENZONE

www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/teens/

QUEENS PUBLIC LIBRARY

www.queenslibrary.org

QUEENS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR KIDS

http://www.queenslibrary.org/index.aspx?page_id=30

QUEENS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR TEENS

http://queenslibrary.org/index.aspx?page_id=45