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Online survey connects Kent County parents to resources
by (FamilyFutures)
Submitted 10-13-2022 under NONPROFITS
The Kent County Parenting Support Site (kentparentinfo.com) is a website that connects families to local home visiting programs that allow them to nurture their children’s health, development, and school readiness. Parents answer a few...
I saw a sign: My journey from food bank client to food bank advocate
by (kooim)
Submitted 05-25-2017 under OPINION
In my son’s first year of life, I didn’t have enough food to feed us. It was just me and I was doing the best that I could. At 20 years old, without a degree and very little experience it was hard to survive on my own. I had really only...
Involved parents vs regular school volunteer: What's the difference?
by (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-10-2011 under NONPROFITS
The Involved Parent Parental involvement is essential to a child’s success. Research proves that students whose parents are actively engaged in their education are more motivated, have higher attendance rates, participate more in class, are...
Youth development programs that really make an impact
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 12-01-2009 under NONPROFITS
What exactly is “Youth Development”? How do you know that programs serving youth are really making an impact?Youth Development programs prepare young people to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood. Programs must be structured with a...