Pictured above: Gaelin Elmore (far left); Panel of Amherst Regional High School students On November 30th, 2024, the Office of Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan and the Children’s Advocacy Centers…
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What’s next for Heath school kids? Community talks planned
…3 to 5 p.m. at the Heath School. Child care will be available. Other gatherings will be held as follows: Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Heath Union Church,…
2024 CADCA National Leadership Forum
…Leadership Forum in Maryland. The conference kicked off with SAMHSA’s 20th Annual Prevention Day, and featured workshops and trainings on school-based prevention efforts, amplifying youth voices in prevention, innovative evidence-based…
DYS Statewide Youth Showcase 3rd Annual Event is a big success!
BOSTON, MA – On May 27th, honored guests, youth, staff, and community stakeholders gathered to spotlight the positive successes and work of DYS youth and programs at the hugely successful…
Jillayne Flanders
…served on advisory board for the MA Department of Early Education and Care, and with the Early Learning Team with DESE. She was elected to the National Assoc Of Elementary…
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/Tapping) for Self and Coregulation in Early Childhood Classrooms
…method of self care and self regulation. This workshop will provide hands-on strategies for incorporating tapping for educators and children in moments of stress. This PD offers 2.5 training hours….
Governor Baker signs FY16 Budget
…that are raising concern include funding for early education and care programs, and the full day Kindergarten development grant program. According to Senate President Stan Rosenberg, D-Amherst, “We have serious…
Healthy Hampshire Funds Walk Friendly Community Projects
…in its partner communities by effecting changes to policies and systems that encourage physical activity, healthy food access, improved patient care, and linkages between healthcare systems and community-level prevention activities….
October 20th: Western Massachusetts Legislative Event: Youth Substance Misuse Prevention
On Monday, October 20th, 2025, from 9-10:30AM, the SPIFFY and Communities That Care Coalitions will be hosting a virtual event for Western Massachusetts legislators to learn about the latest research…
Tom Murphy
Tom Murphy, MS, OTR/L, ATP, has worked with pre-school children for more than 40 years. He has worked as a pediatric OT at Cooley Dickinson since 1995, with a special…