Pictured Left to Right Sofia Estay, Daniel Rodriguez, & Michelle Avila On September 20, 2017, CHCF’s Young Professionals Board (YPB) held its first kickoff/networking event. The event and board are led by three vibrant professionals: Michelle Av...
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On October 5, 2017, Unilever in partnership with The Committee for Hispanic Children Families, Inc. (CHCF) celebrated the International Dove Day with the after-school program at PS/MS 279. Dove Self-Esteem Expert, Dre Brown presented the “Confident M...
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On Monday, September 25th at PS/MS 279 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Monday, September 25th is also a Day of Action across the city. Pizza, water and juice will be provided. It will take place in the auditorium and we will have translation kits. Please spre...
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Resource Links Know Your Rights New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) Immigrants’ Rights and Resources Know Your Rights PDF Immigrant Self-Assessment PDF Know Your Rights Pocket Flyer PDF AFT –American Federation of Teachers Know Your Rights ...
Continue ReadingMaking Strides CHCF’s Chief Program Officer Diana Noriega was the keynote speaker at the Preschool Conference- “Positive Support & Holistic Practices for Youngest Learners” on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Ms. Corinne Rello-Anselmi, the D...
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NEW YORK – As the families of more than 190,000 immigrant students across New York State wrestle with the current climate of fear and uncertainty, a new report finds major inconsistencies in how New York’s school districts are responding and the exten...
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On Saturday, April 1, 2017 the CHCF at PS/MS 279 Families participated in the Third CHISPA Family Day at the American Museum of Natural History. Children explored with their parents and siblings in activities from the APEX curricula. They had the opportun...
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CHCF After-school Program at PS/MS 279 held it’s kick off of the SciGirls program with the support of Unilever. This program is designed to spark girls and their families curiosity in science through activities that promote knowledge and discovery. ...
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CHCF celebrates the graduation ceremony for participants of its Padres Comprometidos con CHISPA program. Padres Comprometidos con CHISPA (Children Investigating Science with Parents After School) is a national collaboration among NCLR, ASPIRA, and a netwo...
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The CHCF after-school at PS/MS 279 got involved! in the Reading Across America Day! This is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2nd, Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Our children had a special evening while the youth read aloud Dr. ...
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