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Earlier this month, we welcomed a variety of early childhood professionals from across New York and New Jersey for the first-ever ParentCorps Summer Institute. Through a series of structured games, activities, and discussions, we spent four days reflecting, practicing new skills, and building community. 

There continue to be unprecedented challenges across the education landscape. The current moment in particular feels especially hard, with schools facing a complex set of challenges that are disproportionately hurting children in poverty and children of color. ParentCorps’ evidence-based program remains a formidable solution

“A lot of parents may come first for the strategies because they might like the topic or be interested in learning more,” shared Katy Stokes, a supervisor for the infant and early childhood mental health consultants at Starfish. “But most stay because they find a sense of support and they find a community when they come.”

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Ms. Bermeo and Ms. Alvarado have created a classroom where kids feel free to talk about their feelings, ask for help, and be themselves.