Providing for your family’s needs can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re facing food insecurity, financial stress, or unexpected hardships. At AP-OD, we believe every family deserves support that is easy to access, offered with care, and rooted in dignity. – That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive resource guide with trusted programs, community centers, and one-time events that provide food, fresh …
Family Connections – Issue 12 is here! In this issue, we share resources to help families facing challenges like food insecurity, highlight inspiring parent leaders from our National Parent & Caregiver Co-Creation Advisory Group, and offer tips to guide children toward purposeful technology use. You’ll also find upcoming Leading Change webinars featuring state-specific insights from the 2025 National Latino Family …
Family Connections – Issue 11 is here! This month, we’re helping families find balance in a digital world. In this issue, you’ll meet Angélica, a proud AP-OD graduate who shares how the program helped her family become more intentional with technology and with each other. You’ll also find tips and resources from our friends at Sesame Street in Communities to …
Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors Releases Spanish-language Video to Support Immigrant Parents We are pleased to announce the release of a video we produced in response to the requests from thousands of parents who find themselves and their children in an environment that is increasingly uncertain for immigrants. The video demonstrates and provides insight for parents on how to communicate with their …
Family Connections – Issue 10 is here! This month, as we close out Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the families who keep our culture alive every day through bedtime stories, shared meals, and songs sung together at home. In this issue, you’ll meet Darlyn, a proud Honduran mother of five whose AP-OD journey reminds us that learning and connection help …
El Mes de la Herencia Hispana es un tiempo especial para celebrar las vibrantes tradiciones, idiomas y creatividad que conforman las comunidades hispanas y latinas. Una de las mejores maneras de ayudar a los niños a conectar con sus raíces o a aprender sobre las de otros es mediante actividades prácticas que despierten la imaginación, el orgullo y la conversación. …
Hispanic Heritage Month is a special time to celebrate the vibrant traditions, languages, and creativity that make up the Hispanic and Latino communities. One of the best ways to support children to connect with their roots, or learn about others’, is through hands-on activities that spark imagination, pride, and conversation. Here are a few fun and meaningful crafts and activities …
Family Connections – Issue 9 is here!As we continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re honoring the traditions, languages, and values that make our families strong. In this issue, you’ll meet a parent who shares how being fully present with her children transformed their connection, explore tips for celebrating culture together at local museums and events, and reflect on the powerful …
Hispanic Heritage Month is more than a celebration; it is a powerful reminder of the history, resilience, and creativity that Hispanic and Latino communities contribute. At a time when many families face uncertainty, coming together to celebrate culture can build identity and strengthen community bonds. Visiting museums, attending local events, and sharing stories with our children are acts of connection …
El Mes de la Herencia Hispana es más que una celebración; es un poderoso recordatorio de la historia, la resiliencia y la creatividad que aportan las comunidades hispanas y latinas. En un momento en que muchas familias enfrentan incertidumbre, reunirse para celebrar la cultura puede fortalecer la identidad y los lazos comunitarios. Visitar museos, asistir a eventos locales y compartir …
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