…the Strategic Planning Initiative for Families and Youth, or SPIFFY Coalition, a program of the Collaborative for Educational Services. “It’s been a very collaborative effort,” Fleming said. Superintendent E. Xiomara…
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Early Childhood Programs
…E Search query for: programs healthy families and communities spiffy coalition get involved ( Page 10 ) At the CES Early Childhood Department, we understand the importance of giving infants,…
Healthy Hampshire sends team to Johns Hopkins initiative
Healthy Hampshire County Food Policy Council Startup Circle members Talya Sogoba and Kia Aoki have been chosen to participate in the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future Food Policy…
Health care systems, including Cooley Dickinson, turn to a ‘new’ old medicine: healthy food
A few times a week, Katie Macomber, medical home care coordinator at Amherst Pediatrics, writes a “prescription” for patients and their families. Macomber is not a doctor, and the prescription…
$1M to fight youth opioid addiction
…Regional Council of Governments, Communities That Care Coalition, North Quabbin Community Coalition, Hampshire HOPE and SPIFFY Coalition. “We desperately need data-driven strategies to help break the cycle of opioid and…
Policy
Home E Search query for: programs healthy families and communities spiffy coalition get involved ( Page 10 ) Municipal and School Policy Resources The CDC defines policy as “A law,…
Local groups team up, offer forum to guide parents in supporting children’s mental health needs during pandemic
…burden of their trauma now and in the future.” The forum has been organized by the SPIFFY Coalition, Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, Northampton and South Hadley prevention coalitions, Easthampton Healthy…
Sharing Cultures, Language, and Fun at Programs for Spanish Speaking Families
…he begins school. The CES CFCE work coordinates family centers, playgroups, parent workshops and special events for families in 17 communities in the region. The Spanish program, led by Rossana…
Strong Foundations for Young Children Expands to Serve Families Throughout Hampshire County
…Easthampton or Ware residents. The redesign has now created a safety net for these children and families throughout Hampshire County.” Strong Foundations for Young Children provides families with the tools…
‘A really big part of our lives’: State commits $15.5M to early education and care programs
…from the state budget, though, there would be challenges for families, Budine said, as there are only four licensed child care options in the five communities. Budine said that all…