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What Did We Accomplish in 2021?

Grew Our Network ExponentiallyDoubled Our Facilitators + Added 100 Partners + 200 New CitiesLast year, the pandemic pushed us to innovate and adapt our Program Acquisition Institutes. Moving our facilitator certification training online meant that more participants could attend. Increasing accessibility created an explosive jump in participation. In just over a year, we have increased our facilitator network to 409 …

WEBINAR- Engaging Families: Implementing Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors this new school year

Learn what’s new at AP/OD Hear about virtual/hybrid implementation of AP/OD from other partners Learn about using the online survey portal to measure your impact and the experience of other partners View the Webinar Recording Webinar PresentationsClick on the image to download the PPT presentationWebinar Resources Click on the image to download the webinar resource list

Two children standing in front of traditionally gendered pictures; the girl is playing with a doll in a dress and standing in front of a picture of lipstick, another of a crown, and a third of a high heel shoe; the boy is plyaing with a super hero doll and standing in front of an image of a boxing glove plus another of masculine athletes on a podium

Teaching Children About LGBTQ+ and Gender Identity

Photo courtesy of Planned Parenthood EspanolTalking about gender and gender identity with children can be a challenging conversation for parents, caregivers and educators. This pride month, as we celebrate the positive impact and the importance of the LGBTQ+ community, we can help our children understand the differences of gender identity, teach them to respect others, and encourage them to be …

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Cómo construir confianza y ampliar el acceso a la vacuna contra el COVID-19 en la comunidad latina

Por Adrián Pedroza, National Director of Strategic Partnerships | Abriendo Puertas/Opening DoorsDespués de soportar la propagación masiva del COVID-19 y los consiguientes cierres a nivel nacional durante el año pasado, la vacuna contra el COVID-19 proporciona un faro de luz al final de un túnel oscuro. Si bien los estados de toda la nación están administrando urgente y estratégicamente la …

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COVID-19 Vaccine: How to Build Trust & Expand Access in the Latino Community

By Adrián Pedroza, National Director of Strategic Partnerships | Abriendo Puertas/Opening DoorsAfter enduring the mass spread of COVID-19 and consequential nation-wide lockdowns for the past year,  the COVID-19 vaccine provides a beacon of light at the end of a dark tunnel. While states throughout the nation are urgently and strategically administering the vaccine at a rapid rate to control and …

Latino Parent Voices Reports: Resources for Advocating with Families 2021

Policy Recommendations Read the report: Read the Policy RecommendationsWatch the webinar:Download the slide deck:Download SlidesNational Survey Read the report: Read the National Survey ReportWatch the webinar:Additional Resources America Forward’s Advancing Whole-Learner Education website:The Children’s Partnership racism and child health series: