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Infant Massage Training
In an exciting training beginning June 7,Linda Storm, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, spent four days instructing ARRA home visitors from Boro Park and Staten Island. In addition, Post partum specialists from EMP attended, as well as home visitors from Crown Heights and Williamsburg. Staff members learned baby development, attachment theory, relationship development, and the importance... »
Federal Reviewers Visit YVY Head Start and Early Head Start
The week of April 18 was a busy one at Yeled V’Yalda. YVY hosted a team of twelve reviewers for the triennial review of its Federal Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Each member of the review team was assigned to a particular area and conducted staff interviews and in-depth examinations of documents... »
From Wheat to Matzah
The children at 1257 38th Street baked matzah this week in honor of the upcoming Yom Tov of Pesach. All Head Start Classes were hands on baking matzohs at a mock Matzoh factory at the Yeled v’Yalda building at 1257 38th Street. All the Children greatly enjoyed themselves! »
Health Seminar at 99 Heyward
Today, YvY in Williamsburg had a very successful health seminar presented by Jeniffer Grossman. Ms. Grossman is a registered nurse from Weill Medical College and Lolo Phillips, Coordinator from Hunter School of Nursing, and is in partnership with Weill Medical College. Despite the busy season,19 mothers took the time and effort to attend this very informative and educational workshop. A nutritious lunch... »
Head Start Hosts Nutrition Workshop
February 1st marked the first installment of the the 8-session nutrition curriculum hosted by We Care Early Head Start in Williamsburg in collaboration with the Cornell Cooperative Extension. The presenter spoke about the food pyramid, and illustrated her talk with interactive activities, models, and group feedback. Following the lecture segement, participants prepared a healthy recipe... »
Ezra Medical and Head Start Launch New School-Based Dental Initiative
As part of their commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle for all children, Ezra Medical Center and Yeled v’Yalda Head Start are launching an exciting new collaborative project. Beginning the first week of February, Ezra Medical Center’s School Based Dental Team will be visiting all YvY Head Start classrooms. A dentist and a dental... »
Head Start Collaboration with Cornell University
With January as Nutrition month, 99 Heyward Street Education Director Hindy Halberstam collaborated with Cornell University on a grant from Eat Smart, N.Y. The university provided YvY with a trained facilitator to present 8 sessions of nutrition workshops and discuss the nutrition pyramid, food portions,food safety, how to read contents and labels, teach parents... »
Risk Management Meeting
Recently, Yeled v’Yalda held its annual Risk Assessment meeting. This meeting, a federal requirement, is mandated each year before a program’s grant is renewd. Representing the Region II office are Program Specialists Lacey P. Britton, Tanya Austin-Maccagno, and Terrance Tower, and Nicole Myers, Financial Management Specialist. The meeting at YVY was followed by a teleconference where the discussion at... »
YvY IT Introduces Email Encryption
In compliance with HIPA regulations, Yeled v’Yalda’s Information Technology department has been working hard to implement a new email encryption feature. On Monday, December 7, Mr. Aron Ungar of IT presented the newly-live feature to several affected YvY departments. His informative training covered the basic aspects of when and how to use this tool... »
Chanukah Spirit at Head Start
On Wednesday, December 2, Head Start and Early Head Start mothers enjoyed a timely cooking class geared towards Chanukah menu planning. Chani Goldberger of Cedarhurst, of The Elegant Hostess Cooking Class, was the presenter. Other upcoming events for Head Start mothers include a nutrition class on December 30 and haircutting classes starting in January. »