Harlem Children’s Zonehttp://www.hcz.org/
(Newsletter: http://support.hcz.org/site/PageServer?pagename=signup )
Founded in 1970, the Harlem Children’s Zone is a pioneering, community-based organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the healthy development of children in Central Harlem. Now serving 17,000 children and families within a 100 block zone, HCZ’s approach is to blanket an entire community with a seamless system of comprehensive programs to guide each child from birth through college graduation, implementing best practices at every developmental stage. HCZ is leading the revitalization of this most devastated community and serving as a model for tackling poverty and reforming public education systems nationwide
National Head Start Associationhttp://www.nhsa.org/
(Newsletter: http://www.nhsa.org/news_and_advocacy/advocacy/legislative_eupdate )
In looking at the Harlem Chidren's Zone newsletter the thing that caught my attention was the fact they are located in Harlem. They also work on get people out of the generation of poverty and low graduation rate. I know for my self being born and raised in Harlem and seeing how people have a hard trying to feed their families and no one wanted to help anyone out. It is amazing to see others wanting to help, I believe the say " take a man fishing he will eat for a day, teach him how to fish he will eat eat for a life", all that to say teach those that are in a hard place they will teach someone else.
It must be encouraging to see the positive efforts of HCZ in the area of NYC where you grew up. I am interested in visiting this site and seeing how long this organization has been around and if they have seen positive results from their efforts.
ReplyDeleteHead Start programs has always been a successful program all around the country in helping children meet their early childhood development needs. They also offer a wide range of resources for families as well. Head Start programs have always been a well-rounded program and have been statistical beneficial for children and families all over the country.
ReplyDeleteI think both resources sound wonderful. I must take time to explore both myself in the future. I like the teachings via the quote.
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Tamara, I enjoyed reading your post. Both resources are great resources and very useful. I loved your teaching quote..great blog.
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