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Paving the way for the rest of the nation, NYS WIC changed the food package in 2009 and has made some additional revisions now, in January 2010. Soy products, whole grain tortillas, and an increase in fruits and vegetables are now offered to participants. USDA is offering the public the opportunity to comment on... »
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... »
Yeled v’Yalda has always believed in maintaining a high level of professionalism among its staff. As part of that commitment, Early Head Start conducts ongoing professional development events. On January 11, Early Head Start hosted a full-day training for both center- and home-based Head Start staff. Employees from Boro Park, Williamsburg, and Staten Island Sites... »
This January, We Care EHS Head Start site located at 99 Heyward Street hosted a free-of-charge screening of an inspirational video, Eternal Imprints. The video explored ways of promoting harmony and joy within the home. Over 40 mothers attended the socialization, which was followed by the introduction of and distribution of application forms for... »
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... »
Due to its overwhelming popularity, Yeled v’Yalda’s Williamsburg Therapy Center outgrew its former quarters at 191 Rodney Street. Recently, it moved to a brand-new facility at 712 Bedford Avenue, a move facilitated by Mr. Schwartz of the Property Management department. The new site is modeled after YvY’s Boro Park Center. At 10,000 square feet, it... »
