Volume 02: Issue 04 | April 1, 2019

Monthly News and Events

Keep America Beautiful Month - April As the earth turns green, Keep America Beautiful Month in April reminds us of the ways we improve our environment. It's not just about picking up trash and keeping our own living space clean. The movement celebrates the efforts we make several... Read more nationaldaycalendar.com

Keeping Door County Beautiful

April 12, 2019 - Sturgeon Bay large item and brush collection April 20, 2019 - Peninsula State Park - Work *Play* Earth Day April 26-28, 2019 - Every Day Earth Day Door County

Community Connections Corner

Door County Partnership for Children and Families is Holding Another Parent Cafe

THURSDAY APRIL 11, 2019 5:30PM-7:30PM There will be a FREE Family Meal & On-Site Childcare! RSVP by April 5th with  Chad  or fill out the  RSVP Form   What Are Parent Cafés? Parent Cafés are a series of group conversations for parents where you can: Meet new people / Make new friends Share ideas / Get new ideas Share your hopes and dreams for your family Engage in positive conversation Learn about community resources More Details on Parent Cafes can be found  here

Community Connections offers FREE and CONFIDENTIAL support to: Any Door County, WI family seeking answers to any questions relevant to living in Door County and raising children Any individual enrolled in K-12 schooling and has not yet graduated. A Community Connector is a parent peer who has experienced challenges of their own, received Door County services and has learned how to advocate for their family. To view the full details about Community Connections click here . To connect with me you can fill out this interest form , call or text me at (920) 421-3145 or email me at partnershipconnector@gmail.com 

Supporting Literacy in Door County

 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

To participate: read with your young child color a shape for each book read come in to receive a sticker from the library for each page of 100 books put a sticker on the fish at the library for each page finished complete 1000 books and receive a book as the final prize LEARN MORE

Miss Beth's Monthly Pick

Local Events & Opportunities

Full Event Calendar

Local Parent Groups

Film and Panel Discussion: biology of stress & science of hope FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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Resilience: The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope  Tuesday, April 23, 2019 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Southern Door Auditorium 2073 County Rd DK, Brussels, WI 54204 Panel, Q&A, and Discussion will follow the film Light meal & refreshments served at 5:30pm with film to follow at 6:00pm RSVP requested but not necessary unless childcare is needed : doorcountypartnership4children@gmail.com Call or Text (920) 421-3144

Easter Egg Hunts in Door County April 20, 2019 - Sturgeon Bay @ Apple Valley Lanes @ 10:00am April 20, 2019 - Ellison Bay @ Fitzgerald park from 12:00pm to 2:00pm Children ages 2-12 are invited to join in the hunt. Children over 12 years old can volunteer to help hide the colorful plastic "Easter eggs" containing small toys and sweets.  April 20, 2019 - Sister Bay @ Waterfront Park from 10:30am to 11:30am April 20, 2019 - Jacksonport @ Lakeside Park from 11:00am to 12:00pm April 20, 2019 - Baileys Harbor @ Town Hall @ 10:00am The hunt is for children ages 6 and under. The Easter Bunny will be on site for pictures. There will also be games and crafts.

Supporting Door County Youth & Teens

World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) aims to put a spotlight on the hurdles that people with autism – and others living with autism – face every day. As a growing global health issue owing to its increasing exposure in the press and common knowledge, autism is an issue that is only gaining more understanding – and WAAD activities are planned every year to further increase and develop world knowledge of children and adults who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What’s more, World Autism Awareness Day goes one step further to celebrate the unique talents of those with autism, while putting a huge focus on the warm embrace and welcome that these skills deserve through community events around the globe. P.A.T.H. of Door County HOW TO TALK TO KIDS ABOUT AUTISM

April 8-12 is Week of the Young Child. See below for how to celebrate our young during this week.

Get Ready for WOYC! There is so much children learn as they enjoy music, explore food and cooking, build together, create art, and celebrate their families! Start planning your celebration today with these event ideas and activities. Read more www.naeyc.org

Healthy Kids Day at the Sturgeon Bay Program Center 10:00am to 1:00pm. Vendors from all over Door County will be in attendance and you can experience all the YMCA has to offer.

Healthy Kids Day at the Northern Door Program Center 10:00 am to 1:00pm. Vendors from all over Door County will be in attendance and you can experience all the YMCA has to offer.

Local Resource Spotlight

Cradle To Career Program - Lakeshore CAP Do you ever wonder, "Where do I go for help with this?" The DCCTC Program provides comprehensive support and planning for county residents who are pregnant and/or have at least one child under the age of 5 at the time... Read more lakeshorecap.org

Door County Partnership for Children and Families

Next Quarterly Meeting is Friday, June 14, 2019 @ 8:15am Door County Justice Center Everyone is Welcome!  The Partnership is open to any Door County Community member. You are especially encouraged to attend our quarterly Partnership meetings to hear what the Partnership has been working on. This program is person-centered and requires feedback from community members to be successful. Please be sure to share any feedback or suggestions you may have, we want to hear your voice! If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Door County Partnership for Children and Families, please contact: Candis Dart Partnership Coordinator doorcountypartnership4children@gmail.com (920) 421-3144 Read More...

The Door County Partnership for Children and Families together with our partner organizations, is dedicated to connecting people to resources through a family-centered approach in order to achieve social emotional well-being and school success.

www.doorcountyparents.com

STAY CONNECTED ‌ If you have questions, comments or suggestions for this newsletter please contact Rebecca Nicholson at partnershipconnector@gmail.com