Cummings Great Expectations

In honor of Black History Month, we acknowledge Tenesa Thompson, the Director of Family and Community Engagement at Voices for Children Advocacy Center. With a keen focus on the prevention of child abuse, she plays a pivotal role in educating the community, caregivers, and children about this crucial issue. Her impact is evident through the successful implementation of the ROAR program in Genesee and Shiawassee Schools and her pivotal role in establishing the Voices for Children's Family Resource Center.

In honor of Black History Month, we acknowledge Claudnyse D. Holloman, the President & CEO of Voices for Children Advocacy Center, where her focus is on helping children and families who have been victims of child abuse, neglect, and human trafficking. She is a dedicated advocate for the well-being of children and has actively worked to expand services and improve laws for child survivors, solidifying Voices for Children Advocacy Center as a leading organization in the Mid-Michigan area.

In honor of Black History Month, we acknowledge Leah Hart, co-founder of InvolvedDad, where she serves as the Controller. Leah's impact extends beyond finance. She excels in creating systems and processes that drive sustainable organizational growth and her ability to implement these strategies has been pivotal in positioning InvolvedDad for success, ensuring its continued positive influence in the community.

In honor of Black History Month, we acknowledge Leon El-Alamin, the founder and Executive Director of the M.A.D.E. Institute. His organization’s mission is to provide transitional housing and comprehensive programming for at-risk youth and returning citizens through workforce development, social advocacy, urban farming, training and research, and violence prevention.

In honor of Black History Month, we acknowledge Necole Hayes, the Executive Director of Motherly Intercession. At Motherly Intercession, she is able to help facilitate change through their many programs for children and families impacted by incarceration. In her tenure as Executive Director, she has collaborated with her staff to create a fatherhood education program, family engagement program, men and women social connections support group, and a support group for middle and high school aged youth called Speak N Listen.

We are proud to celebrate Black History Month! Join us in acknowledging and educating families and children on many of the contributions to Flint's history!

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Next week, Educare Flint is hosting an Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship information session led by GST Michigan Works! All early childhood education providers are welcome to attend on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 6:00pm. Join us to learn about the apprenticeship training model's transformative potential!

All parents & caregivers of Flint kids are invited to join the Flint Parent Collaborative's Visioning Session on Thursday, October 26th from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Flint Parent Collaborative offers a platform for Flint families to meaningfully pursue new ideas, innovations, and improvements to policies and practices which support Flint kids. Register Now --> tinyurl.com/FPCVS23

We need your help taking the Spring Family Survey! Please complete the Spring Family Survey. Families will receive a unique email from [email protected] with the subject line Parent Survey. There are paper copies available upon request. Please contact your FEA for more information.