After working as the Tutoring & Family Programs Coordinator at FamilyWorks for almost a year, I’d never seen it on a Friday. I’d heard rumors that the hallway, normally bustling with food bank users, resource center drop-ins, and community members hanging out, was completely empty on Fridays. I couldn’t imagine it.
To be fair, the Friday [...]
Archive for August, 2009
17 Aug
Fridays at FamilyWorks
17 Aug
Edible School Gardens
Speaking of Edible Gardens, here’s an article about what Australia’s Sunshine Coast is doing to teach children food security.
Edible School Gardens.
14 Aug
Giving Garden
On a recent warm, breezy summer Monday night, I braved the strange crosswalks and lights over the bustling N. 45th St and followed Bagley a couple blocks north until it dead-ended into a park. In the wide open spaces, shade sheltered a woman throwing a ball for her small dog, children kicked around a soccer [...]
6 Aug
I also encourage teen and young parents to join us on saturdays for our support/fun group. We will be having a field trip to the aquarium on the 29th.
6 Aug
Family Center is in need of diapers sizes 3-6 and bus tickets would be appreciated. Our elderly clients thank you.
5 Aug
Seattle’s Bag Fee and the Poor
Thanks to CAMP for highlighting the affects on the poor of the proposed Seattle 20-cent bag fee. Our clients will be affected the same way.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/dannywestneat/2009555408_danny29.html
4 Aug
11 ways to show love for your child
Eleven ways to show love for your child – Corpus Christi, TX | KRISTV.COM
One NBC Affiliate suggests 11 ways to show your love for your child. What do you think of them? Do you agree or disagree? Do you have things you’d add?
1. Start early. Before your child is born, avoid alcohol and drugs, [...]
3 Aug
U.S. Kids’ Well-Being Lags
Last week’s article showcases key points that suggest that while some trends are improving, other measures of kids’ well-being are worsening as compared to the 2000 census, e.g. teen births, which are dramatically increasing. Interestingly, one of t he key measurements the article points to as showing a decline in well-being is an increase in the [...]
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