Happy Fall!
Welcome to the Fall 2024 Newsletter. We hope you are ready for the cooler weather! Read on to learn about upcoming events and opportunities for parenting education, professional development, and curriculum training.
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Please join us in this week in celebration of ChildBuilders’ 50th Anniversary! Since 1974, we have been making an impact by promoting mental health and preventing abuse throughout Greater Houston and beyond. We are gathering at Cadillac Bar on September 26, 2024 to enjoy fajitas, play bingo, earn fun prizes, and connect with the ChildBuilders’ community. Tickets are available here.
Curricum Updates
Stand Strong * Stay Safe - Early Childhood is fully updated!
We are excited to reminder presenters that the Early Childhood program is now available in it’s final form. If you downloaded the program during last school year, please review the update scripts, both in English and Spanish. The Stand Strong Stay Safe Rules poster is also available in Spanish! The updated resources are linked below.
- Final Scripts in English and Spanish can be downloaded from the Early Childhood Landing Page as a packet
- Stand Strong Safety Skills Poster can now be downloaded and printed in English and Spanish from your curriculum pages.
Upcoming Refresher Training Dates
If you have not been trained in the updated Early Childhood program, please register to attend one of the dates below or contact us to request training. The old program will be phased out this year and we expect everyone to be using the new program as soon as possible.
When? October 15, 10-11:30 AM
Where? Live on Zoom
Cost: $50 per person. Scholarships are available.
Training will take place live on Zoom. Participants must have previous training in Stand Strong Stay Safe – Early Childhood. New puppets and CE credits are included in the cost. Grant funding may be available to offset costs in certain areas. Contact Gretchen Lash for details and to register.
Thank You for Submitting Your 2023-2024 Data!
Our data collection for last year is finalized and we are so thankful for our community partners! We served 41,858 children and 2,009 adults in Greater Houston. We want to highlight a few of our champion school districts: Fort Bend ISD has reported teaching Stand Strong Stay Safe to 15,052 children (19% of children in the district), Pasadena ISD reached 13,772 children (28% of children in the district), and Pearland ISD reached 8,008 children (38% of children in the district). Great work! We are grateful for your partnership in our community!
Fort Bend ISD
15,052
Pasadena ISD
13,772
Pearland ISD
8,008
Program Spotlight: Parents Under Construction
by Janet Pozmantier, creator of Parents Under Construction
In today’s competitive academic environment, students often focus on preparing for their careers but neglect one of the most important roles they will assume—parenting. Many enter parenthood without formal training, relying on childhood experiences and media, which may lack healthy values and boundaries. Parents Under Construction, developed by ChildBuilders, equips students with essential parenting skills to promote children’s mental health and prevent abuse. Through role play, group discussions, and practical exercises, students learn positive discipline, communication, and conflict resolution. This award-winning program encourages postponement of parenthood and integrates family values to build competent, nurturing future parents.
Upcoming Webinars for Parents, Caregivers, and Educators!
Webinars for Educators | Webinars for Parents
Webinars for Educators
Navigating Rough Waters: Understanding Children's Mental Health
Webinars for Parents/Caregivers
Using Empathy in Discipline
When Life Gets Hard: Parenting Through Trauma
