…Warner, a member of the Strategic Planning Initiatives for Families and Youth (or “SPIFFY”) was one of a large number of public safety and youth health advocates to attend the…
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Easthampton adults won’t buy alcohol for minors
…the community about the dangers of supplying alcohol to minors, their attitudes changed completely,” said Heather Warner, Prevention Specialist for the Strategic Planning Initiative for Families and Youth (SPIFFY) Coalition….
Franklin County schools, public and private, plan for COVID-19
…recommended at the state and local levels.” “As of right now, we’re educating students and families on best practices for prevention, and we’re keeping the community informed,” Scagel said. He…
After School Programming During the Crisis
CES began running 21st Century Learning Programs after school 20 years ago, and currently runs fourteen After School Programs in Franklin and Hampshire counties, including 12 programs funded by 21st…
Michelle Mendes
…substitute teacher. Her interest in child development led her to the field of Early Intervention where she supported children birth to age three and their families in Hampden and Hampshire…
Pioneer Valley residents testify in favor of rural school aid bill
…the Senate counterpart by Sen. Jo Comerford, D-Northampton. Among the Franklin County and Hampshire County representatives testifying Monday were Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont regional school districts Superintendent Sheryl Stanton, Mohawk…
Erving event connects youth to local history
ERVING — As third-grader Jaylice Gary stood in front of her classmates at the Erving Senior Center, she read the details of the life of an Erving woman whose experiences…
Springfield Treatment Center wins first place in nationwide read-a-thon for students residing in juvenile justice facilities.
…Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) and the Commonwealth Corporation in creating access to high-quality education and employment opportunities for youth in the care and custody of DYS, through the…
Dr. Sonia Fields is new Director of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation
…of Youth Services (DYS) since 2003, creating access to high-quality secondary and post-secondary education, career exploration, and workforce development opportunities for youth in the care and custody of DYS. CES…
Local Spotlight: Quaboag Hills Substance Use Alliance’s New Social Norms Messaging Campaigns!
Quaboag Hills Substance Use Alliance has recently created two different social norms messaging campaigns with their youth advisory group. One campaign is targeted towards parents and caregivers in Ware, and…