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		<title>Facilitator Highlight &#8211; Margarita Gómez</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Ponce]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:31:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Our latest Facilitator Highlight features Margarita G&#243;mez, an AP-OD facilitator and Early Literacy Specialist with Tandem, Partners in Early Learning in the Bay Area. Margarita first discovered AP-OD nine years ago as a parent seeking to better understand her daughter&#8217;s development. The experience gave her tools to support her family and inspired her to share that knowledge with other parents. ... </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="cs-content" class="cs-content"><div class="x-section e45836-e1 mzd8-0"><div class="x-row x-container max width e45836-e2 mzd8-1 mzd8-2"><div class="x-row-inner"><div class="x-col e45836-e3 mzd8-3"><span class="x-image e45836-e4 mzd8-4"><img decoding="async" src="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Facilitator_Highlight_Feature_Image_Margarita-Gomez-_ENG.png" width="802" height="450" alt="Image" loading="lazy"></span><hr class="x-line e45836-e5 mzd8-5"/><div class="x-text x-content e45836-e6 mzd8-6"><p class="isSelectedEnd">Our latest Facilitator Highlight features Margarita G&oacute;mez, an AP-OD facilitator and Early Literacy Specialist with <a href="https://www.tandembayarea.org/"><strong>Tandem, Partners in Early Learning</strong></a> in the Bay Area. Margarita first discovered AP-OD nine years ago as a parent seeking to better understand her daughter&rsquo;s development. The experience gave her tools to support her family and inspired her to share that knowledge with other parents.</p>
<p>Today, Margarita facilitates the AP-OD 4th Edition, creating spaces where parents learn from one another, build confidence, and discover practical ways to support their children&rsquo;s development. Her journey shows how parent leadership can create a ripple effect, strengthening families and communities.</p></div><hr class="x-line e45836-e7 mzd8-5"/><a class="x-anchor x-anchor-button e45836-e8 mzd8-7" tabindex="0" href="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ENG-Facilitator-Highlight-Margarita-Gomez-V2.pdf"><div class="x-anchor-content"><div class="x-anchor-text"><span class="x-anchor-text-primary">Read Margarita's full story</span></div></div></a></div></div></div></div></div>
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		<title>Destacado de facilitadora &#8211; Margarita Gómez</title>
		<link>https://ap-od.org/2026/09/02/destacado-de-facilitadora-margarita-gomez/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Ponce]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:26:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Nuestro m&#225;s reciente destacado de facilitador presenta a Margarita G&#243;mez, facilitadora de AP-OD y Especialista en Alfabetizaci&#243;n Temprana de Tandem, Partners in Early Learning, en el &#193;rea de la Bah&#237;a. Margarita conoci&#243; AP-OD hace nueve a&#241;os como madre, buscando comprender mejor el desarrollo de su hija. La experiencia le brind&#243; herramientas para apoyar a su familia y la inspir&#243; a ... </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="cs-content" class="cs-content"><div class="x-section e45841-e1 mzdd-0"><div class="x-row x-container max width e45841-e2 mzdd-1 mzdd-2"><div class="x-row-inner"><div class="x-col e45841-e3 mzdd-3"><span class="x-image e45841-e4 mzdd-4"><img decoding="async" src="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Facilitator_Highlight_Feature_Image_Margarita-Gomez-_SPA.png" width="802" height="450" alt="Image" loading="lazy"></span><hr class="x-line e45841-e5 mzdd-5"/><div class="x-text x-content e45841-e6 mzdd-6"><p class="isSelectedEnd">Nuestro m&aacute;s reciente destacado de facilitador presenta a Margarita G&oacute;mez, facilitadora de AP-OD y Especialista en Alfabetizaci&oacute;n Temprana de <a href="https://www.tandembayarea.org/"><strong>Tandem, Partners in Early Learning</strong></a>, en el &Aacute;rea de la Bah&iacute;a. Margarita conoci&oacute; AP-OD hace nueve a&ntilde;os como madre, buscando comprender mejor el desarrollo de su hija. La experiencia le brind&oacute; herramientas para apoyar a su familia y la inspir&oacute; a compartir esos conocimientos con otros padres.</p>
<p>Hoy, Margarita facilita la 4.&ordf; Edici&oacute;n de AP-OD, creando espacios donde los padres aprenden unos de otros, fortalecen su confianza y descubren maneras pr&aacute;cticas de apoyar el desarrollo de sus hijos. Su trayectoria demuestra c&oacute;mo el liderazgo de los padres puede generar un efecto multiplicador, fortaleciendo a las familias y las comunidades.</p></div><hr class="x-line e45841-e7 mzdd-5"/><a class="x-anchor x-anchor-button e45841-e8 mzdd-7" tabindex="0" href="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SPA-Facilitator-Highlight-Margarita-Gomez-V2.pdf"><div class="x-anchor-content"><div class="x-anchor-text"><span class="x-anchor-text-primary">Lee la historia completa de Margarita</span></div></div></a></div></div></div></div></div>
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		<title>Family Connections Issue #30</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Ponce]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:57:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Family Connections&#8211;Issue 30 is here! This issue is all about helping children and families start the new school year feeling supported, confident, and ready to grow. You’ll find simple ideas for creating routines that help children feel prepared for school, along with free Vroom activities to build important school-readiness skills at home. You’ll also find an inspiring Parent Spotlight featuring ... </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="cs-content" class="cs-content"><div class="x-section e45811-e1 mzcj-0"><div class="x-grid x-container max width e45811-e2 mzcj-1"><div class="x-cell e45811-e3 mzcj-2"><div class="x-text x-text-headline e45811-e4 mzcj-4"><div class="x-text-content"><div class="x-text-content-text"><h1 class="x-text-content-text-primary">Family Connections&ndash;Issue 30 is here!</h1>
</div></div></div><hr class="x-line e45811-e5 mzcj-5"/><a class="x-image e45811-e6 mzcj-6" href="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Family-Connections-Issue-30-Aug-2026-EN.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AP_OD_Family_Connections_Issue_30_Feature_Image-ENG.png" width="535" height="300" alt="Image" loading="lazy"></a><hr class="x-line e45811-e7 mzcj-5"/><div class="x-text x-content e45811-e8 mzcj-7"><p class="isSelectedEnd">This issue is all about helping children and families start the new school year feeling supported, confident, and ready to grow. You’ll find simple ideas for creating routines that help children feel prepared for school, along with free Vroom activities to build important school-readiness skills at home.</p>
<p>You’ll also find an inspiring Parent Spotlight featuring Angélica and how AP-OD helped her build stronger connections and confidence as a parent, along with upcoming virtual conversations that celebrate Latino families and support parents navigating developmental challenges. Plus, celebrate the grandparents and grandparent figures in your life through our community challenge.</p></div></div><div class="x-cell e45811-e9 mzcj-2"><div class="x-text x-text-headline e45811-e10 mzcj-4"><div class="x-text-content"><div class="x-text-content-text"><h1 class="x-text-content-text-primary">&iexcl;Conexiones Familiares&ndash;N&uacute;mero 30 ya est&aacute; aqu&iacute;!</h1>
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<p class="isSelectedEnd">Este número se enfoca en ayudar a los niños y las familias a comenzar el nuevo año escolar sintiéndose apoyados, seguros y listos para crecer. Encontrará ideas sencillas para crear rutinas que ayuden a los niños a prepararse para la escuela, junto con actividades gratuitas de Vroom para desarrollar habilidades importantes en casa.</p>
<p>También encontrará un inspirador destacado de padres con Angélica y cómo AP-OD le ayudó a fortalecer la conexión con sus hijos y a sentirse más segura como madre, además de próximas conversaciones virtuales que celebran a las familias latinas y apoyan a padres que enfrentan desafíos en el desarrollo infantil. También celebre a los abuelos y las figuras de abuelo en su vida a través de nuestro reto comunitario.</p>

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		<title>Family Connections Issue #29</title>
		<link>https://ap-od.org/2026/08/14/family-connections-issue-29/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Ponce]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Boletín para Padres]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Family Connections&#8211;Issue 29 is here! This issue is all about new beginnings! As families head back to school, start daycare, or take the next step toward kindergarten, you&#8217;ll find practical tips for choosing the right program and preparing for the year ahead. We&#8217;re sharing a kindergarten readiness checklist and Sesame Workshop resources to help strengthen connections between home and school. ... </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="cs-content" class="cs-content"><div class="x-section e45770-e1 mzbe-0"><div class="x-grid x-container max width e45770-e2 mzbe-1"><div class="x-cell e45770-e3 mzbe-2"><div class="x-text x-text-headline e45770-e4 mzbe-4"><div class="x-text-content"><div class="x-text-content-text"><h1 class="x-text-content-text-primary">Family Connections&ndash;Issue 29 is here!</h1>
</div></div></div><hr class="x-line e45770-e5 mzbe-5"/><a class="x-image e45770-e6 mzbe-6" href="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Family-Connections-Issue-29-Aug-2026-EN.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AP_OD_Family_Connections_Issue_29_Feature_Image-ENG.png" width="535" height="300" alt="Image" loading="lazy"></a><hr class="x-line e45770-e7 mzbe-5"/><div class="x-text x-content e45770-e8 mzbe-7"><p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="0" data-end="311">This issue is all about new beginnings! <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 1em; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em;">As families head back to school, start daycare, or take the next step toward kindergarten, you&rsquo;ll find practical tips for choosing the right program and preparing for the year ahead. We&rsquo;re sharing a kindergarten readiness checklist and Sesame Workshop resources to help strengthen connections between home and school.</span></p>
<p data-start="313" data-end="507">You&rsquo;ll also find an inspiring Parent Spotlight featuring Lucy Diaz and her journey from AP-OD participant to community leader, along with upcoming virtual conversations for families and parents.</p></div></div><div class="x-cell e45770-e9 mzbe-2"><div class="x-text x-text-headline e45770-e10 mzbe-4"><div class="x-text-content"><div class="x-text-content-text"><h1 class="x-text-content-text-primary">&iexcl;Conexiones Familiares&ndash;N&uacute;mero 29 ya est&aacute; aqu&iacute;!</h1>
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<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="0" data-end="436">¡Esta edición trata sobre nuevos comienzos! Mientras las familias se preparan para el regreso a clases, comienzan el cuidado infantil o dan el siguiente paso hacia el kínder, encontrará consejos prácticos para elegir el programa adecuado y prepararse para el año que viene. Compartimos una lista de preparación para el kindergarten y recursos de Sesame Workshop para ayudar a fortalecer las conexiones entre el hogar y la escuela.</p>
<p data-start="438" data-end="649" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">También encontrará una inspirador destaque de padres sobre Lucy Diaz y su trayectoria de participante de Abriendo Puertas a líder comunitaria, junto con próximas conversaciones virtuales para familias y padres.</p>

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<p>The post <a href="https://ap-od.org/2026/08/14/family-connections-issue-29/">Family Connections Issue #29</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ap-od.org">AP-OD</a>.</p>
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		<title>Family Connections Issue #28</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josefina Bojorquez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:31:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Family Connections&#8211;Issue 28 is here! This issue is all about transitions! Going back to school, starting daycare, and all the big feelings that come with new beginnings. You'll find practical tips for smoother school mornings, tools for easing separation anxiety, and curated book lists to help your child feel ready and confident for this new chapter. You'll also find an ... </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="cs-content" class="cs-content"><div class="x-section e45725-e1 mza5-0"><div class="x-grid x-container max width e45725-e2 mza5-1"><div class="x-cell e45725-e3 mza5-2"><div class="x-text x-text-headline e45725-e4 mza5-4"><div class="x-text-content"><div class="x-text-content-text"><h1 class="x-text-content-text-primary">Family Connections&ndash;Issue 28 is here!</h1>
</div></div></div><hr class="x-line e45725-e5 mza5-5"/><a class="x-image e45725-e6 mza5-6" href="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Family-Connections-Issue-28-July-2026-EN.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AP_OD_Family_Connections_Issue_28_Feature_Image-ENG-.png" width="535" height="300" alt="Image" loading="lazy"></a><hr class="x-line e45725-e7 mza5-5"/><div class="x-text x-content e45725-e8 mza5-7"><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">This issue is all about transitions! Going back to school, starting daycare, and all the big feelings that come with new beginnings. You'll find practical tips for smoother school mornings, tools for easing separation anxiety, and curated book lists to help your child feel ready and confident for this new chapter.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">You'll also find an inspiring Parent Spotlight featuring Karina, a mother who immigrated from Chile with her two children and has built a remarkable new life fueled by her unwavering commitment to her children's future. Read Karina's full story and more in the <a href="https://nationalsurvey.ap-od.org/2026-report/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>2026 National Latino Family Report</strong></a>.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">We also invite you to reflect on your own first day of school memories and share them with our community on Instagram and Facebook. And don't forget to download the <strong>AP-OD Family App</strong> for local family events and resources!</p></div></div><div class="x-cell e45725-e9 mza5-2"><div class="x-text x-text-headline e45725-e10 mza5-4"><div class="x-text-content"><div class="x-text-content-text"><h1 class="x-text-content-text-primary">&iexcl;Conexiones Familiares&ndash;N&uacute;mero 28 ya est&aacute; aqu&iacute;!</h1>
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<p>¡Este número está dedicado a las transiciones! El regreso a la escuela, el inicio en la guardería y todas esas emociones intensas que acompañan a los nuevos comienzos. Encontrará consejos prácticos para que las mañanas escolares sean más tranquilas, herramientas para aliviar la ansiedad por la separación y listas de libros cuidadosamente seleccionadas para ayudar a su hijo a sentirse preparado y seguro de sí mismo para este nuevo capítulo.</p>
<p>También encontrará una inspiradora sección de Padres Destacados con Karina, una madre que emigró de Chile con sus dos hijos y ha construido una nueva vida extraordinaria impulsada por su compromiso inquebrantable con el futuro de sus hijos. Lea la historia completa de Karina y mucho más en el <a href="https://nationalsurvey.ap-od.org/2026-report/espanol/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Informe Nacional de Familias Latinas 2026</strong></a>.</p>
<p>También le invitamos a reflexionar sobre sus propios recuerdos del primer día de clases y a compartirlos con nuestra comunidad en Instagram y Facebook. ¡Y no se olvide de descargar la <strong>aplicación Familia AP-OD</strong> para encontrar eventos para la familia locales y recursos!</p>

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<p>The post <a href="https://ap-od.org/2026/07/31/family-connections-issue-28/">Family Connections Issue #28</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ap-od.org">AP-OD</a>.</p>
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		<link>https://ap-od.org/2026/07/31/parent-spotlight-karen-vicente/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Ponce]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:21:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>From Parent to Advocate and Leader In this Parent Spotlight, we share the story of Karen Vicente, a mother of two and parent leader at St. Anne&#8217;s Family Services. Karen first joined AP-OD to better understand her children&#8217;s development and become the parent they needed at every stage of life. Through the program, she discovered the importance of play, learned ... </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="cs-content" class="cs-content"><div class="x-section e45733-e1 mzad-0"><div class="x-grid x-container max width e45733-e2 mzad-1"><div class="x-cell e45733-e3 mzad-2"><a class="x-image e45733-e4 mzad-4" href="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Parent-Spotlight-Karen-Vicente_ENG.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Parent_Spotlight_Feature_Image_Karen_Vicente_ENG-V2.png" width="535" height="300" alt="Image" loading="lazy"></a><div class="x-text x-text-headline e45733-e5 mzad-5"><div class="x-text-content"><div class="x-text-content-text"><h1 class="x-text-content-text-primary">From Parent to Advocate and Leader</h1>
</div></div></div><hr class="x-line e45733-e6 mzad-6"/><div class="x-text x-content e45733-e7 mzad-7"><p class="isSelectedEnd">In this Parent Spotlight, we share the story of Karen Vicente, a mother of two and parent leader at St. Anne&rsquo;s Family Services.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Karen first joined AP-OD to better understand her children&rsquo;s development and become the parent they needed at every stage of life. Through the program, she discovered the importance of play, learned to embrace each child&rsquo;s unique way of learning, and gained the confidence to become a strong advocate for her family.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Inspired by her experience, Karen stepped into leadership roles within her community, serving on parent committees, advocating for early childhood programs, and encouraging other families to find their voices.</p>
<p>Today, Karen continues to support parents, strengthen her community, and demonstrate how investing in parents creates lasting change for children, families, and future generations.</p></div></div><div class="x-cell e45733-e8 mzad-2"><a class="x-image e45733-e9 mzad-4" href="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Parent-Spotlight-Karen-Vicente_SPA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Parent_Spotlight_Feature_Image_Karen_Vicente_SPA.png" width="535" height="300" alt="Image" loading="lazy"></a><div class="x-text x-text-headline e45733-e10 mzad-5"><div class="x-text-content"><div class="x-text-content-text"><h1 class="x-text-content-text-primary">De Madre a Defensora y L&iacute;der</h1>
</div></div></div><hr class="x-line e45733-e11 mzad-6"/><div class="x-text x-content e45733-e12 mzad-7"><p class="isSelectedEnd">En este Destacado para Padres, compartimos la historia de Karen Vicente, madre de dos hijos y l&iacute;der de padres en St. Anne&rsquo;s Family Services.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Karen lleg&oacute; a AP-OD con el deseo de comprender mejor el desarrollo de sus hijos y convertirse en la madre que ellos necesitaban en cada etapa de sus vidas. A trav&eacute;s del programa, descubri&oacute; la importancia del juego, aprendi&oacute; a valorar la forma &uacute;nica en que cada ni&ntilde;o aprende y adquiri&oacute; la confianza para convertirse en una defensora de su familia.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Inspirada por su experiencia, Karen asumi&oacute; roles de liderazgo en su comunidad, participando en comit&eacute;s de padres, promoviendo programas de educaci&oacute;n en la primera infancia y animando a otras familias a hacer escuchar su voz.</p>
<p>Hoy, Karen contin&uacute;a apoyando a otras familias, fortaleciendo a su comunidad y demostrando que invertir en los padres genera un impacto duradero en los ni&ntilde;os, las familias y las futuras generaciones.</p></div></div><div class="x-cell e45733-e13 mzad-2 mzad-3"><a class="x-anchor x-anchor-button e45733-e14 mzad-8" tabindex="0" href="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Parent-Spotlight-Karen-Vicente_ENG.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><div class="x-anchor-content"><div class="x-anchor-text"><span class="x-anchor-text-primary">Download here</span></div></div></a></div><div class="x-cell e45733-e15 mzad-2 mzad-3"><a class="x-anchor x-anchor-button e45733-e16 mzad-8" tabindex="0" href="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Parent-Spotlight-Karen-Vicente_SPA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><div class="x-anchor-content"><div class="x-anchor-text"><span class="x-anchor-text-primary">Descargar aquí</span></div></div></a></div></div></div></div>
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		<title>Family Connections Issue #27</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Ponce]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Family Connections&#8211;Issue 27 is here! This issue celebrates the everyday moments that help children learn, grow, and thrive all summer long. You'll discover free brain-building resources, including the Vroom App, printable Vroom Tip Cards, and the AP-OD 2026 Summer Resources Guide to help make the most of the season. You'll also find an inspiring Parent Spotlight featuring Yamilka Hidalgo and ... </p>
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</div></div></div><hr class="x-line e45461-e5 mz2t-5"/><a class="x-image e45461-e6 mz2t-6" href="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Family-Connections-Issue-27-July-2026-EN.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AP_OD_Family_Connections_Issue_27_Feature_Image-ENG.png" width="535" height="300" alt="Image" loading="lazy"></a><hr class="x-line e45461-e7 mz2t-5"/><div class="x-text x-content e45461-e8 mz2t-7"><p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="0" data-end="280">This issue celebrates the everyday moments that help children learn, grow, and thrive all summer long. You'll discover free brain-building resources, including the Vroom App, printable Vroom Tip Cards, and the AP-OD 2026 Summer Resources Guide to help make the most of the season.</p>
<p data-start="282" data-end="616" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">You'll also find an inspiring Parent Spotlight featuring Yamilka Hidalgo and her story of advocating for her daughter's health. Read Yamilka's full story and more in the 2026 National Latino Family Report. Don't forget to register for the virtual sessions presented by Grade Level Reading, and share your favorite summer memories with us on social media.</p></div></div><div class="x-cell e45461-e9 mz2t-2"><div class="x-text x-text-headline e45461-e10 mz2t-4"><div class="x-text-content"><div class="x-text-content-text"><h1 class="x-text-content-text-primary">&iexcl;Conexiones Familiares&ndash;N&uacute;mero 27 ya est&aacute; aqu&iacute;!</h1>
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<p class="isSelectedEnd">Este n&uacute;mero celebra los momentos cotidianos que ayudan a los ni&ntilde;os a aprender, crecer y desarrollarse durante todo el verano. Descubra recursos gratuitos para fortalecer el desarrollo cerebral, como la aplicaci&oacute;n Vroom, las tarjetas imprimibles de actividades de Vroom y la Gu&iacute;a de Recursos de Verano 2026 de AP-OD para aprovechar al m&aacute;ximo la temporada.</p>
<p>Tambi&eacute;n encontrar&aacute; un inspirador Destacado de Padres con Yamilka Hidalgo y la historia de c&oacute;mo aboga por la salud de su hija. Lea la historia completa de Yamilka y mucho m&aacute;s en el Informe Nacional de Familias Latinas 2026. No olvide inscribirse en las sesiones virtuales presentadas por Grade Level Reading y compartir sus momentos favoritos del verano con nosotros en las redes sociales.</p>
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		<title>Ayudando a las familias inmigrantes sentirse informadas y preparadas</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josefina Bojorquez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:58:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Abogacía Familiar]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ninguna familia debería tener que enfrentar la incertidumbre por sí sola. Mantenerse informada, contar con el apoyo de la comunidad y saber a dónde acudir en busca de ayuda son algunas de las formas más poderosas en que las familias desarrollan juntas su fortaleza y resiliencia. Por eso hemos elaborado la Guía de recursos de inmigración de AP-OD, una recopilación ... </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="cs-content" class="cs-content"><div class="x-section e45454-e1 mz2m-0"><div class="x-row x-container max width e45454-e2 mz2m-1 mz2m-2"><div class="x-row-inner"><div class="x-col e45454-e3 mz2m-3"><span class="x-image e45454-e4 mz2m-4"><img decoding="async" src="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Immigration-Resources-Guide-blog-banner.png" width="600" height="313" alt="Image" loading="lazy"></span><hr class="x-line e45454-e5 mz2m-5 mz2m-6"/><div class="x-text x-content e45454-e6 mz2m-8"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ninguna familia debería tener que enfrentar la incertidumbre por sí sola. Mantenerse informada, contar con el apoyo de la comunidad y saber a dónde acudir en busca de ayuda son algunas de las formas más poderosas en que las familias desarrollan juntas su fortaleza y resiliencia. Por eso hemos elaborado la </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ka0h9aCEH_89DPv3jYgG2xsHt3Fv8MSGOOq6s6Fct3o/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Guía de recursos de inmigración de AP-OD</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, una recopilación completa de recursos confiables y fáciles de encontrar para las familias y los proveedores que las apoyan.</span></div><hr class="x-line e45454-e7 mz2m-5 mz2m-6"/><div class="x-text x-text-headline e45454-e8 mz2m-9"><div class="x-text-content"><div class="x-text-content-text"><h2 class="x-text-content-text-primary">Que incluye</h2>
</div></div></div><div class="x-text x-content e45454-e9 mz2m-8"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">La guía reúne recursos verificados en siete áreas clave:</span></p>

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 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Conozca sus derechos</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: información clara sobre sus derechos en el hogar, en el trabajo, en la escuela y al interactuar con las autoridades.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Redes de respuesta rápida</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: redes locales y estatales a las que puede llamar si necesita ayuda inmediata.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Asistencia legal</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: organizaciones legales de confianza y directorios para ayudarle a evitar estafas y encontrar apoyo real.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Detención y deportación</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: orientación y herramientas para mantenerse en contacto con la familia durante momentos difíciles.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Salud mental</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: recursos para apoyar el bienestar emocional tanto de niños como de adultos, incluida la atención adaptada a las necesidades culturales.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Educación</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: información sobre el derecho de los niños a aprender y prosperar en la escuela, sin importar el estatus migratorio de su familia.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Kits de preparación familiar</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: herramientas prácticas y paso a paso para ayudar a las familias a crear un plan de seguridad con anticipación.</span></li>
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</ul></div><hr class="x-line e45454-e10 mz2m-5 mz2m-6"/><div class="x-text x-text-headline e45454-e11 mz2m-9"><div class="x-text-content"><div class="x-text-content-text"><h2 class="x-text-content-text-primary">Para qien fue hecha</h2>
</div></div></div><div class="x-text x-content e45454-e12 mz2m-8"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Esta guía está dirigida a </span><b>padres y cuidadores</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> que buscan respuestas claras y un plan para su familia. También está dirigida a </span><b>profesionales de la primera infancia, educadores y socios comunitarios </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">que buscan un recurso confiable para compartir con las familias a las que prestan servicios.</span></div><hr class="x-line e45454-e13 mz2m-5 mz2m-6"/><div class="x-text x-text-headline e45454-e14 mz2m-9"><div class="x-text-content"><div class="x-text-content-text"><h2 class="x-text-content-text-primary">Como usarla</h2>
</div></div></div><div class="x-text x-content e45454-e15 mz2m-8"><span style="font-weight: 400;">No es necesario que lo lea de principio a fin. Marque la página, hojee la sección que más le interese en ese momento o compártala con un colega que trabaje directamente con las familias. Todos los recursos incluidos han sido seleccionados porque provienen de una organización confiable y ofrecen información que las familias pueden poner en práctica.</span></div><hr class="x-line e45454-e16 mz2m-6 mz2m-7"/><a class="x-anchor x-anchor-button e45454-e17 mz2m-a" tabindex="0" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ka0h9aCEH_89DPv3jYgG2xsHt3Fv8MSGOOq6s6Fct3o/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><div class="x-anchor-content"><div class="x-anchor-text"><span class="x-anchor-text-primary">Consulte la guía</span></div></div></a><hr class="x-line e45454-e18 mz2m-6 mz2m-7"/><div class="x-text x-content e45454-e19 mz2m-8"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Saber a quién acudir es una preocupación menos que tener que cargar a solas. Esperamos que esta guía ayude a su familia, o a las familias a las que sirve, a sentirse un poco más informadas, preparadas y apoyadas.</span></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<p>The post <a href="https://ap-od.org/2026/07/10/ayudando-a-las-familias-inmigrantes-sentirse-informadas-y-preparadas/">Ayudando a las familias inmigrantes sentirse informadas y preparadas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ap-od.org">AP-OD</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josefina Bojorquez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:58:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>No family should have to face uncertainty alone. Staying informed, leaning on community, and knowing where to turn for help are some of the most powerful ways families build strength and resilience together. That's why we've put together the AP-OD Immigration Resources Guide, a one-stop collection of trusted, easy-to-find resources for families and the providers who support them.What's Inside The ... </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="cs-content" class="cs-content"><div class="x-section e45444-e1 mz2c-0"><div class="x-row x-container max width e45444-e2 mz2c-1 mz2c-2"><div class="x-row-inner"><div class="x-col e45444-e3 mz2c-3"><span class="x-image e45444-e4 mz2c-4"><img decoding="async" src="https://ap-od.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Immigration-Resources-Guide-blog-banner.png" width="600" height="313" alt="Image" loading="lazy"></span><hr class="x-line e45444-e5 mz2c-5 mz2c-6"/><div class="x-text x-content e45444-e6 mz2c-8"><span style="font-weight: 400;">No family should have to face uncertainty alone. Staying informed, leaning on community, and knowing where to turn for help are some of the most powerful ways families build strength and resilience together. That's why we've put together the </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ka0h9aCEH_89DPv3jYgG2xsHt3Fv8MSGOOq6s6Fct3o/edit?usp=sharing"><span style="font-weight: 400;">AP-OD Immigration Resources Guide</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a one-stop collection of trusted, easy-to-find resources for families and the providers who support them.</span></div><hr class="x-line e45444-e7 mz2c-5 mz2c-6"/><div class="x-text x-text-headline e45444-e8 mz2c-9"><div class="x-text-content"><div class="x-text-content-text"><h2 class="x-text-content-text-primary">What's Inside</h2>
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 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Know Your Rights</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Clear information on your rights at home, at work, at school, and when interacting with authorities.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Rapid Response Networks</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Local and state networks to call if you need help right away.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Legal Help</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Trusted legal organizations and directories to help you avoid scams and find real support.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Detention and Deportation </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">– Guidance and tools for staying connected with family during a difficult time.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Mental Health</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Resources to support emotional well-being for both children and adults, including culturally responsive care.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Education</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Information on children's right to learn and thrive in school, no matter their family's immigration status.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Family Preparedness Toolkits</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Practical, step-by-step tools to help families create a safety plan in advance.</span></li>
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</ul></div><hr class="x-line e45444-e10 mz2c-5 mz2c-6"/><div class="x-text x-text-headline e45444-e11 mz2c-9"><div class="x-text-content"><div class="x-text-content-text"><h2 class="x-text-content-text-primary">Who It's For</h2>
</div></div></div><div class="x-text x-content e45444-e12 mz2c-8"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This guide is for </span><b>parents and caregivers</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> who want clear answers and a plan for their family. It's also for </span><b>early childhood providers, educators, and community partners</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> who want a reliable resource to share with the families they serve.</span></div><hr class="x-line e45444-e13 mz2c-5 mz2c-6"/><div class="x-text x-text-headline e45444-e14 mz2c-9"><div class="x-text-content"><div class="x-text-content-text"><h2 class="x-text-content-text-primary">How to Use It</h2>
</div></div></div><div class="x-text x-content e45444-e15 mz2c-8"><span style="font-weight: 400;">You don't have to read it cover to cover. Bookmark it, skim the section that matters most to you right now, or share it with a colleague who works directly with families. Every resource included has been selected because it comes from a trusted organization and offers information families can act on.</span></div><hr class="x-line e45444-e16 mz2c-6 mz2c-7"/><a class="x-anchor x-anchor-button e45444-e17 mz2c-a" tabindex="0" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ka0h9aCEH_89DPv3jYgG2xsHt3Fv8MSGOOq6s6Fct3o/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><div class="x-anchor-content"><div class="x-anchor-text"><span class="x-anchor-text-primary">View the Guide</span></div></div></a><hr class="x-line e45444-e18 mz2c-6 mz2c-7"/><div class="x-text x-content e45444-e19 mz2c-8"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Knowing where to turn is one less thing to carry alone. We hope this guide helps your family, or the families you serve, feel a little more informed, prepared, and supported.</span></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<p>The post <a href="https://ap-od.org/2026/07/10/help-immigrant-families-feel-informed-and-prepared/">Help Immigrant Families Feel Informed and Prepared</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ap-od.org">AP-OD</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Ponce]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:48:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The 2026 National Latino Family Report provides a snapshot of the issues affecting Latino families with young children. This companion resource introduces three families whose personal stories add depth and meaning to the report's findings, reminding us that every statistic represents real people and real experiences. El Informe Nacional de Familias Latinas 2026 ofrece una visi&#243;n general de los temas ... </p>
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<p data-start="0" data-end="352">The <a href="https://nationalsurvey.ap-od.org/2026-report/"><strong>2026 National Latino Family Report</strong></a> provides a snapshot of the issues affecting Latino families with young children. This companion resource introduces three families whose personal stories add depth and meaning to the report's findings, reminding us that every statistic represents real people and real experiences.</p>
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