a non-profit family resource center Volume 9, Issue 2 September/October 2013 cape cod children’s place FAMILY NEWSLETTER for families and caregivers of children living on the Lower and Outer Cape Special Thanks! A big THANK TOU to all the Volunteers, Parents, Board Members, Staff, Artists, Local Businesses and Supporters who made the 2013 Golf Tournament and Art Outside the Box Auction a tremendous success! Check out the details on page 8! Thank You to Truro Vineyards, Blackfish, Sarah Swaine and the Oh Boys, and all who attended our Preview event! Inside this issue: Council News 2 Childcare Subsidies 2 Advocacy Corner 2 Parenting Education 3 Dads’ Talk 3 News You Can Use 4 Playgroups 6 Lunch Box Auction 8 The families and staff of Cape Cod Children’s Place bid a fond farewell to Kate Macaulay as she retires after 14 years of leading the organization. Kate brought to the Cape Cod Children’s Place exactly what it needed to survive and grow, after the very challenging start-up years of 1995-1999. With hard work and commitment, Kate set about building Cape Cod Children’s Place into the dedicated community organization it is today. In her 14 years as Executive Director, she has led the agency with strength, compassion, respect and understanding of the needs of her staff and the families they serve. Kate led CCCP through times of devastating grant reductions, and successfully spearheaded and completed the school’s NAEYC certification process as well as the opening of its satellite Sea Babies program in Wellfleet. Her leadership has united the staff as a team, and helped Cape Cod Children’s Place to build stronger roots in this region and beyond, as it expanded its programs to support more than 500 families each year with a multitude of services. In a recent letter to Children’s Place families Kate wrote: “I have enjoyed all the aspects of working with families, parents, children and staff; some were challenging, however all my experiences were tremendously engaging and validating as were all the people who entered my life. Thank You; you brought wonderful opportunities for me to listen and learn. I am very excited to share that Cindy Horgan will be your next Executive Director, and I am sure everyone will welcome her with enthusiasm. Cindy is such an integral part of what Cape Cod Children’s Place is and represents within our organization and also in the community”. And it is with great enthusiasm that the Cape Cod Children’s Place welcomes Cindy Horgan as its next Executive Director. Cindy has been the Family Support Coordinator at Cape Cod Children’s Place for the past 9 years and plans to continue her role while assuming the position of Executive Director. Cindy’s enthusiasm is evident as well in her recent statement: “Since I have arrived here at Cape Cod Children’s Place in July 2004, I have continued to pinch myself just to make sure it is true that I could be so lucky to have this job...Kate Macaulay has supported me, encouraged me and guided me as I have grown here at Cape Cod Children’s Place. It is with a full hear that we prepare to say goodbye to a true treasure for all our families as well as our staff”. As Cindy takes on the job of Executive Director, she will have the assistance of Liz Carns, in the new role of Early Education Programs Coordinator. Please stop by to see Cindy, and meet Liz, as we embark on an exciting new school year. Advocacy Corner Cape Cod Children’s Place applies for many grants to bring programs and services to children and families, and the educators and caregivers who work with them. Here are some examples of these grant funded programs: Free Music Program Babies and toddlers accompanied by a parent or caregiver are invited to join the Sea-Babies children at the Wellfleet Council on Aging for a free monthly music program with Denya Levine. This program will take place on Tuesdays, September 10 and October 8, at 10:15 am. Come and have some multi-generational fun with instruments and movement. This family activity is provided by Cape Cod Children’s Place and funded by a grant from the Mollie Hirshberg Fund through the Cape Cod Foundation. . Lending Library on LGBT topics Cape Cod Children’s Place is assembling a lending library, to include materials for children and adults, on topics pertinent to LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered) families. These materials, to include books for children and adults, other publications and resources, will be available to parents, caregivers, educators, and others with children in LGBT households. The contents of this lending library will be posted at www.capecodchildrensplace.com (http:// www.capecodchildrensplace.com) when the collection has been assembled. This project is made possible by a grant from the GALE (Gay and Lesbian Equity) Fund and the Cape Cod Foundation. Raising A Reader The next free 8-week series of Raising A Reader, provided by Cape Cod Children’s Place & funded by a federal Race To The Top grant awarded to the state Dept. of Early Education & Care, will be offered at the Make Way for Kids program in Harwich this fall. Raising a Reader is an early literacy program for children & their families. It promotes reading at home and encourages to keep these programs going. ∙ Families: Do you attend our free playgroups? Apply for our childcare subsidy programs? Attend our free parent workshops with free childcare? Use our free family consultations? Then COME to our monthly Council meetings and participate, so these programs can continue. These programs do not just happen by themselves. It takes work, and the involvement of the early childhood community, to plan and implement these services. We need your help! Please come on September 18 and October 16. Contact Elizabeth at 508-240-3310 or [email protected] for more information. Private donations are always welcome to support these free programs. Donors to Cape Cod Children’s Place are invited to specify which programs they would like their donations to support. Childcare Subsidies Come to the Council! The Lower Cape Early Childhood Council will hold its first meeting of the new school year on Wednesday, September 18, from 6-7:30 pm at Cape Cod Children’s Place. Come and take part in the planning for what activities, trainings and projects the Council will take part in over the coming months. ∙ Teachers and providers: Do you refer families to parent education workshops, playgroups, free family support services and other programs provided by Cape Cod Children’s Place? Do you use our die cuts, attend our free trainings, give out our Family Resource Guides? Then COME to our monthly Council meetings and give back some time families to enjoy books together. The grant that funds this program on the Lower and Outer Cape continues through December 2014, and between now and then Cape Cod Children’s Place will offer additional 8-week series in other communities. Playgroups & Tyke Hikes A schedule of free playgroups & tyke hikes is listed in this newsletter. These programs are made possible by a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant and other grants awarded to Cape Cod Children’s Place, including a Human Services grant from the Town of Orleans and a grant from the Women’s Club of Chatham. Contact Elizabeth at 508-240-3310 or [email protected] for more information about these free programs. Several sources of childcare funding assistance are available through Cape Cod Children’s Place. Call Karen or Elizabeth at 508-240-3310 for information about any of the following: ∙ Brewster Childcare Subsidy Program: available to Brewster residents with children aged birth to 5 years enrolled in any childcare program. ∙ Lower Cape Emergency Childcare Fund: available to families with children aged birth to 13 living in the 8 towns of the Lower and Outer Cape. ∙ Wellfleet Childcare Subsidy Program: available to Wellfleet residents with children aged birth to 5 years enrolled in any childcare program. Raising Healthy Families Tuesdays, September 17, 24, and October 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2013 5:30-7:30 p.m. At Brewster Baptist Church, 1848 Main Street, Brewster. A free six-week parenting series facilitated by Cindy Horgan, Executive Director and Family Support Coordinator at Cape Cod Children’s Place, that will provide skills to support parents with some of the challenges that make this job so difficult. Topics to be discussed are: discipline without yelling, how to handle tantrums, understanding temperament and why our children do what they do, the value of routines, setting limits and boundaries, and much more. Free. Dinner and childcare included. Pre-registration is required. Call Cape Cod Children’s Place at 508-240 -3310 with your name and telephone number, number of adults and names and ages of children who will attend. Please indicate if you are in need of transportation. This program is funded by a grant from the Bilezekian Family Foundation with additional funding provided by a Mass. Family Centers grant through the Children’s Trust Fund, administered by Cape Cod Children’s Place. Lower Cape Dads’ Talk Wednesday, September 4 Wednesday, October 2 6:00—7:30 PM Harwich Community Center 100 Oak St., Harwich With Paul Melville, family support specialist. This is a great place to connect with other local fathers and chat about being a dad (or whatever else is on your mind). All men are welcome to this non-therapeutic gathering, regardless of their child (ren)’s age, their parenting situation, and where they live. Free pizza & child care. Please RSVP. Information or registration: Paul Melville at 508-7714336 ext. 2 or [email protected] Sponsored by the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition, Cape Cod Children’s Place and Harwich Early Childhood Council. 2013/2014 Parent Ed. & Support Opportunities... November 12, 2013: “Raising Healthy Boys” 5:30-7:30 pmEastham (location TBA) December 3, 2013: “Toilet Training 101” 5:30-7:30 pm—Meeting House Preschool, Orleans Eastham (location TBA) February 4, 2013: “Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten”? 5:30-7:30 Stony Brook Elementary, Brewster March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1, 8, 2014: Raising Healthy Families December 10, 2013: “Cooking for the (six—week series) 5:30-7:30 Truro Holidays” 5:30-7:30 pm—Eastham (location TBA) (location TBA) All workshops are free and include January 16, 23, 30, and February 6, pizza dinner & child care. 13, 2014: “Dads Group” (5 week For updates or information, please series) 5:30-7:30 pm—Harwich visit: Elementary School www.capecodchildrensplace.com January 21, 2013: “Parenting Or call 508-240-3310 Differences” 5:30-7:30 pm— NEWS YOU CAN USE... Infant Feeding Group: Wednesday, September 18 10-11 am With Gabrielle Hathaway at Outer Cape WIC, 79 Finlay Rd., Orleans Happiest Baby on the Block: Wednesday, October 16 10-11 am With Gabrielle Hathaway at Outer Cape WIC, 79 Finlay Rd., Orleans Resource Center has moved! Charlotte Fyfe, Family Support Specialist, may now be found in the former Veteran’s Memorial Elementary School, 2 Mayflower Place, Provincetown. Call 508-237-2688 (cell) or 508-2403310 (Cape Cod Children’s Place) to schedule an appointment with Charlotte to learn more about the John A. Henry Trust, fill out an application, or get answers and referrals to your Kennedy Donovan Center parenting and child development Support Group: questions. Financial assistance from Eastham Area Parent/Caregivers the John A. Henry Trust is limited to Support Group of those with families with children ages birth to Developmental Disabilities 18 who are year round residents of Tuesdays, Sept. 24 & Oct. 22 Provincetown. The funds assist with 10:30 am—12 pm family emergencies, childcare, transAt Eastham Senior Center, 1405 portation, and health and medical Nauset Road. Contact Juliane Dillon needs which directly benefit eligible at 508-385-6019 x 125 or via e-mail children and teens. at [email protected] Emergency Preparedness Brewster Ladies’ Library: Seminar Story Hour Friday, September 13 Wednesdays, 10:30 am 10:30-12:30 Children ages 3 and up can enjoy Geared towards individuals with stories, songs, a snack, and a craft special needs. If you, or someone you each week. love, would be in need of special consideration during a natural Brooks Free Library, Harwich: emergency due to age, physical/ Story Time intellectual disability, and/or if you Tuesdays, 10:30 have a pet that would need care, Ages birth-5 come to this important training. Creative Movement Sponsored by Kennedy Donovan 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 11:15 am Center and Eastham Senior Center. Mother Goose on the Loose Contact Juliane Dillon at 508-385Fridays, 10:30 am 6019 or [email protected] for question For babies and toddlers or to pre-register. Eastham Public Library: John A. Henry Trust and the Lego Club (ages 5-10) Cape Cod Children’s Place Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 Family Resource Center Preschool Story Time The office of Provincetown’s John A. Fridays, 10:30 am Henry Trust and the Cape Cod Children’s Place Provincetown Family Eldredge Public Library, Chatham: Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup Fridays, 10 am (12 mos-3 yrs) Drop-in Story Hour Saturdays, 10:30 am (3 & up) Itsy Bitsy Yoga Thursdays Tyke—9:30 am Tot—10:30 am Infant—11:30 am Snow Library, Orleans: Lego Club Tuesdays, 3 pm Story Hour Thursdays, 10:30 am Truro Public Library: Truro Tots Playgroup (beginning in October) Mondays, 9-11 am Toys, stories, songs, crafts & snacks provided (birth to 3). Storytime Thurs., 10:30 am Stories, songs, finger plays & crafts. For babies to preschoolers. StoryWalk® Saturday, October 5, 2013 10 am—2 pm Eldredge Public Library and the Cape Cod Children’s Place will sponsor a StoryWalk of the book Leaves by David Ezra Stein. The self-guided story walk begins at the library, 564 Main St. In keeping with the book’s theme, Lucy Gilmore will present a story program at 10:30 am at the Library. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.) Cape Cod Children’s Place invites you to join us in celebrating Kate Macaulay Thursday, September 26, 2013 5:30 – 7 pm at the Candleberry Inn 1882 Main Street, Brewster Come and join us on in honoring Kate on the occasion of her retirement and pay tribute to her decades of hard work on behalf of children and families in our communities! Contact 508-240-3310 or [email protected] for more information Playgroup News... **BREWSTER… Toddler Story Hour These free activities are offered in the Lower/Outer Cape towns for children aged birth through age 3, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. These are drop-in groups, no pre-registration required. Thursdays, 10:00—11:45 a.m. at Brewster Ladies’ Library. Story time with brief action oriented songs. Followed by free play with toys, balls, ride-on toys and more with Lucy Gilmore. *Beginning September 26. Playgroup will not meet on 10/3 or 10/31. Call 508-240-3310 for more **EASTHAM… information; or email Lucy Storytime & Playgroup Gilmore at [email protected] Contact Monica Keefe-Hess at: mkeefe@ capecodchildrensplace.com for Baby’s 1st Year information. **These groups follow the Nauset School schedule. If Nauset schools are closed due to vacation, holiday or inclement weather then playgroup is also closed.** Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. at Eastham Public Library with Lucy Gilmore. Meeting places & times TBA. Look for updates on CCCP’s website and facebook. *Beginning September 16. Baby’s First Year Tuesdays, 11 am—12:30 pm at Snow Library, Orleans with Monica Keefe-Hess. We meet to share stories, ask questions, and get familiar with resources that support you such as: nutrition, parenting, breast feeding, etc. Weekly discussion topics will include the various developmental stages during baby's first year. *Beginning September 17. *Beginning October 2. **HARWICH… Gym time Playgroup! 9:15-10:45 a.m. at the Harwich Community Center with Lucy Gilmore. Balls, ride-on toys, climbing & more! *Beginning October 28 **ORLEANS… Tyke Hikes & beach play with Lucy Gilmore **Parents: Do you have questions about your child’s development? See Monica KeefeHess, CCCP’s Parent Education Coordinator and Playgroup Liaison, about completing the Mass. Dept. of Early Education & Care’s Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) Funding support for most of these programs is provided by grants from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, administered by Cape Cod Children’s Place. Help keep children with food allergies safe this school season... No one knows exactly why, but more and more children are becoming severely allergic to certain foods, especially peanuts, tree nuts (like walnuts, pecans, and almonds), milk eggs, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish. Sometimes, if they eat, touch or even breathe a tiny amount of food they’re allergic to, they can become ill. That’s why children who have food allergies need all of us to help keep them safe. Adults can help children can help keep their friends safe by becoming a PAL (Protect A Life): 1. Never take food allergies lightly. It’s hard to believe that foods most of us eat and enjoy every day can be harmful to others. But it’s true! So if you learn that a friend has a food allergy, take it very seriously. That means not joking around about it, or teasing children who have food allergies. And never try to trick someone into eating off they’re allergic to! Most of all try to understand that people with food allergies need your help to prevent serious allergic reactions. 2. Don’t share your food with friends who have food allergies. Kids love to share or trade food with each other. But for those with food allergies, that can be very dangerous. Never offer kids with food allergies anything from your lunch or snack. Why? Because it may contain an ingredient that’s harmful to them. Even if you think the food is safe, it’s still not worth the risk. 3. Wash hands after eating. Washing your hands after you eat is very important. It’s a good way to clean off any food that is on your hands. You’ll probably get fewer colds, too! 4. Ask what your friends are allergic to and help them avoid it. Learning what someone is allergic to is easy (Just ask them!). Finding out if foods are safe to eat is another story. Even foods that have ingredient labels can be tricky, since food companies sometimes use scientific names instead of everyday names (for example, did you know that casein is milk?). So always remind friends who have food allergies to carefully check the ingredients of foods not brought in from home. If there’s any question about a food, tell them not to eat it. Doing without a snack or treat is far better than a trip to the hospital! Her are some other ways you can help: ∙ Avoid eating food that contains ingredients your friend is allergic to when that friend is nearby. ∙ For birthday parties and celebrations, celebrate with nonfood treats and activities, like games, stickers, songs, and prizes. They’re just as fun— maybe even more so—and everyone will be safe. 5. If a friend who has food allergies becomes ill, get help immediately! How do you know when someone is having an allergic reaction? Her are some of the symptoms: ∙ Vomiting ∙ Swollen face or lips ∙ Difficulty breathing ∙ Coughing, sneezing, and watery eyes ∙ Skin that’s bumpy, red, and itchy If a friend who has food allergies is showing these signs, tell an adult immediately. Tell them it might be an allergic reaction. Your quickness can help save a life! Remember, an allergic reaction can happen anytime, anywhere, even several minutes after eating. So always be on alert. *adapted from The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network Parents are Key to Success of Cape Cod Children’s Place Annual Lunchbox Auction and Golf Tournament August 5 at Ocean Edge—almost $67,000 raised for CCCP programs. Cape Cod Children’s Place 9th Annual Golf Tournament and Art Outside the Box Auction took place on August 5, 2013 at Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club in Brewster on a beautiful, sunny summer day. The event Title and Auction Sponsor once again was Seamen’s Bank. Thank you Seamen’s Bank! 99 golfers participated in the bramble format of the Golf Tournament beginning at 11:30 am. Sponsors of the Golf Tournament were Cape Associates, Inc. & Specialty Builders’ Supply Inc. Nauset Marine sponsored the Hole-In-One contest on the 8th hole by presenting a fabulous boat on display which, unfortunately, no one won. Eastham Ben & Jerry’s own Judy Tarr provided delicious ice cream refreshments to the golfers from a cart on the course throughout the play. Thank you to all our Golf Sponsors! Golf Tournament Winners were: First Place—Chequessett Neck foursome let by Barbara Boone, a CCCP parent whose child is now in the Sea Horse program in No. Eastham and was initially in the Wellfleet Sea Babies Program. Also, Kirsten Davis (parent of former CCCP students), David Scott and Kylen Howdyshell. Second Place: Ted Mahoney, Lea Dellamora, Rich McLaughlin and Mark St. John. Third Place: Ann Mahoney, Mike Harris, Maureen Harris and Lillian Callavecchio. Longest Drive: Barbara Boone, again. Over 250 people, including many golfers, attended the cocktail reception and auction at the Mansion Ballroom beginning at 5:30 pm. There were 36 hand-painted lunch boxes by local artists up for bid, in addition to many other art works and experiences, including an African Safari. Music was provided by the Bert Jackson Trio comprised of Bert, Roe Osborn and Paul Lesniak. Thanks to all for this special contribution. In addition to delicious food provided by the Ocean Edge catering staff, our own CCCP parents, William “Chopper” Young and Allison Paine, whose child is also in the Wellfleet Sea Babies Program, prepare a raw bar and shucked over 500 oysters and clams donated by them and other Wellfleet Shell Fishermen, Nancy and Jim O’Connell and Barbara Austin. Alex Hay, another parent of a Sea Babies child, of Wellfleet Shellfish Company, a division of Mac’s Seafood, facilitated the processing and delivery of the renowned local product. This special feast was a highlight of the evening and drew everyone’s attention to how Cape Cod Children’s Place helps young working families stay in the area and apply their skills to ensure Cape Cod’s economic sustainability and our future. On July 22nd, Truro Vineyards hosted an auction preview at the Vineyard supported by Kristen Roberts and the Roberts family, who also have children enrolled in the North Eastham Center. In addition to a chance to sample some of Truro Vineyard’s wines, delicious food was provided by Blackfish Restaurant along with entertainment by Sarah Swain and the Oh Boys. Pre-bidding on the lunch boxes go the auction off to a good start. This signature event is the major fundraiser for Cape Cod Children’s Place and allows us to maintain our tuition assistance program for struggling local families. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and talent to the event. We couldn’t have done it without you. NON PROFIT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID ORLEANS, MA 02653 PERMIT NO. 54 cape cod children’s place P.O. Box 1935 10 Ballwic Road, off Nauset Road N. Eastham, MA 02651 508.240.3310 telephone 800.871.9535 toll free 508.240.2352 fax [email protected] www.capecodchildrensplace.com Check out this newsletter “in color” on-line at our website. This edition of the Cape Cod Children’s Place Family Newsletter was made possible through the generosity of the Cahn Funds for Social Change and the Children’s Trust Fund. HELPFUL FAMILY CONTACTS & RESOURCES For a more comprehensive list of resources and services check out The Lower Cape Family Resource Guide on-line at www.capecodchildrensplace.com or request a copy at 508.240.3310. A Baby Center 508.771.8157 Basic items for infants and toddlers up to age three living on Cape Cod and Islands Al-anon 508.394.4555 Offering support for friends and families of problem drinkers Cape & Island Breast Feeding Warm Line 888.890.2229 Lactation services and classes are available to local Cape and Islands mothers Child Support Enforcement-Mass DOR 508.771.2414 x 3 Assistance in enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood Consumer Credit Counseling 800.208.2227 Budgeting and debt consolidation assistance Family Support Program and Maternal Depression/Cindy Horgan 508.240.3310 Free referrals to parenting resources, child and family therapists, etc. Fuel Assistance Program 508.746.6707 Emergency fuel/heating help Healthy Connections 508.255-1903 Referrals for free/low cost health insurance Homeless Prevention Council 508.255.9667 Counseling, advocacy, resources and referral services La Leche League/Gabrielle 508.237.8786 Providing education, information, and support to women who want to breastfeed Lower Cape Outreach Council 508.240.0694 Providing short-term emergency assistance to Lower Cape families and individuals Mass APEAL 508.349.1173 Free clothing as well as information on Serve New England Program MSPCC 800.272.9722 Protecting and promoting the rights and well-being of children & families Outer Cape Health Services 508.349.3131 Providing high quality primary healthcare to those living in or visiting the 8 Lower/Outer Cape towns, regardless of their financial situation Outer Cape Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Nutrition Program 800.675.1188 Supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education Parental Stress Line 800.632.8188 A free, confidential, and anonymous 24-hour parent helpline for parental support Provincetown Family Resource Center 800.871.9535 or Providing support, referrals, and financial aid through the John A. Henry Trust administered by 508.237.2688 Cape Cod Children's Place WE CAN 866.430.8111 Assisting Cape Cod women through the transition of divorce, career change or growth, job loss, illness, or retirement
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