What is the Child Watch Visitation Program?
What is the Child Watch Visitation Program?
What is the Child Watch Visitation Program?
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Mr. WhiteSeptenlber 1, 1992Page TwoOur <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Watch</strong> <strong>Program</strong> will begin with lunch at 12:30 p.m. and remarks by MarianWright Edelman, who will be introduced by Rolfe Neill. Carla DuPuy, Harvey Ganttand Dr. John Murphy have each agreed to lead one of our <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Watch</strong> Site V<strong>is</strong>itationTeams, and Marian will join in <strong>the</strong> v<strong>is</strong>its which are <strong>the</strong> centerpiece of <strong>the</strong> program.Upon your acceptance you will be contacted by one of <strong>the</strong> site v<strong>is</strong>it leaders and givenfur<strong>the</strong>r information.To be close to <strong>the</strong> sites we will be v<strong>is</strong>iting, we will ga<strong>the</strong>r at <strong>the</strong> Johnston YMCA, 3025N. Davidson Street. The three programs to be v<strong>is</strong>ited are all innovative efforts to ass<strong>is</strong>tat-r<strong>is</strong>k families and children in <strong>the</strong> Piedmont Courts/Belmont neighborhood and arecurrently being funded through <strong>the</strong> Foundation's $500,000 Streng<strong>the</strong>ning FamiliesInitiative:-The UPI..IFT <strong>Program</strong> of<strong>the</strong> Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools - Focuses on childrenand families from conception to age 3. Provides early parenting and childdevelopment education to pregnant and new mo<strong>the</strong>rs through weekly groupsessions, home v<strong>is</strong>its by parent educators and <strong>the</strong> loan of developmentallyappropriate books and toys.-Seigle Avenue Preschool Cooperative - Targets 3 &t 4 year-olds using <strong>the</strong>I\C!.tionally recognized High/Scope Curriculum, emphasizes involvement ofparents in <strong>the</strong> classroom and offers lia<strong>is</strong>on to children entering public schools.-Success By 6/Johnston YMCA - Works with families of preschool children of allages through community-based workers, develops personal futures plans forfamilies, coordinates city, county and o<strong>the</strong>r services at <strong>the</strong> neighborhood level andfosters leadership development among residents.We ask that you respond to our invitation by September 15 via <strong>the</strong> enclosed card. Th<strong>is</strong>invitation <strong>is</strong> personal to you and <strong>is</strong> not transferable. We are purposefully keeping <strong>the</strong><strong>Child</strong> <strong>Watch</strong> VISitation group small, approximately 30, to allow Charlotte leaders topersonally converse with Marian and to make site v<strong>is</strong>its manageable. We will senddirections an::: more detailed information in <strong>the</strong> near future. Th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> a rare opportunity,and we hope you will be able to join us.Sincerely,Robin L. HinsonChairman of <strong>the</strong> Board94
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