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  SPECIAL RELEASE! OUR FIRST SPANISH PODCAST EPISODE!
Podcast Episode 21: Interview w/ Family Outreach Program's Family Workers
 

On the latest episode of our show, we interview (entirely in Spanish) three Family Workers from the Family Outreach Program in New Jersey. We spoke about the free preschool program available in NJ and the role of the Family Worker. They offered suggestions of how support the learning of the preschool children and spoke on the importance of involving parents in the education of their children.

Nuestro Primer Podcast en Español:
En nuestro mas reciente episodio de podcast, entrevistamos a tres trabajadoras de familia del programa "Alcance a la Familia" (Family Outreach Program) en Nueva Jersey. Hablamos sobre el programa preescolar gratuito disponible en Nueva Jersey y el papel del Trabajador de Familia. Ellas ofrecieron sugerencias de cómo apoyar el aprendizaje del niño preescolar y sobre la importancia de la participación de los padres en la educación de sus hijos.

Download the MP3, or visit our "Podcasts & Audio Tips" page to listen or for information on how to subscribe (for free!) to our downloadable audio program.

 
Online Safety Guide Book For Parents
 

This free guidebook from the US Department of Education's blog is designed to help parents when talking with children about safety and the Internet.

 
Podcast Episode 19: Interview with Dana Egreczky, NJ Chamber of Commerce
  On the latest episode of our show, we talk with Dana Egreczsky from the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and the Business Coalition For Educational Excellence to discuss why the business and corporate world has such a vested interest in the successful education of today's youth. How can parents get involved and create an attainable path for their children to follow, specifically in middle and high school? Download the MP3, or visit our "Podcasts & Audio Tips" page to listen or for information on how to subscribe (for free!) to our downloadable audio program.
 
Download the NJPIRC Family Friendly Walkthrough
  The best way to nurture a strong relationship between school and family is to create a friendly and welcoming school environment. This tool gives school leaders the opportunity to evaluate how inviting their school appears to the parents and community of the school. After you have completed the walkthrough, give us a call or send an email and let us know how you did!
 
Parent Involvement Public Service Announcement: Parents
 

Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey and the New Jersey State Parent Information and Resource Center have created the following public service announcement in support of Parent Involvement Month.

 
Podcast Episode 16 - Parent Involvement Month
  Colleen Hicks joins us to talk about Parent Involvement Month, and we sit down with Jennifer Breuer, the Assistant Director of the Secaucus Public Library and Business Resource Center, to discuss the library's role in parent involvement. Download the MP3, or visit our "Podcasts & Audio Tips" page to listen or for information on how to subscribe (for free!) to our downloadable audio program.
 
"About Our Children" Telecast
 

Watch segments of MSNBC's telecast "About Our Children," featuring Bill Cosby and moderated by Independent Women's Forum president and MSNBC political analyst Michelle Bernard, which aired Sunday, September 20th.