Podcast

Wadahadalkan wuxuu ka hadlayaa saameynta ay dhaqdhaqaaqyada ICE, cabsida, iyo hadallada xun ee Soomaalida laga sheego ku yeeshaan carruurta, qoysaska, iyo bulshada Soomaaliyeed. Marian Hassan iyo Bureeqo Dahir waxay ka wada hadleen arrimahan waxayna la wadaageen siyaabaha daryeel-bixiyeyaashu u taageeri karaan carruurta marka ay jiraan waqtiyo adag. Waxay ka hadleen muhiimadda ay leedahay in carruurta loo sameeyo jadwal joogto ah, lala hadlo oo la dhageysto, la ogaado calaamadaha walbahaarka, lana caawiyo qoysaska inay helaan taageero.

This conversation discusses the impact of ICE activities and negative messages about Somalis on children, families, and the Somali community. Marian Hassan and Bureeqo Dahir talk about these concerns and share ways caregivers can support children during difficult times while also caring for their own well-being. They discuss the importance of creating routines for children, listening to them, noticing signs of stress, and helping families find support.

Jamesetta Ross Diggs joins Inclusion Matters to share about the NEW CICC self-study course that she authored for us.  As an immigrant herself, and an early childhood expert, Jamesetta shares her personal stories as well as an overview of the course.  The course equips early childhood professionals with strategies to partner with families in co-creating culturally affirming learning environments for young children. It also offers support to advocate for strength-based approaches that uplift immigrant families, ensuring that young children can thrive in environments beyond home. 

🌟Be sure to check out our NEW Self-Study on this important topic: 

• Culturally Responsive Partnerships with Immigrant Children And Families

Priscilla Weigel and Helene Pearson of Agape Child Development Center discuss some key ways to build a team, embedding trauma informed practices as you teach, support, and care in partnership with families.  Helene provides real life examples of how she and her team through relationships and connection support the scholars they serve each day.  This episode is part of our Greater Twin Cities United Way 80x3 Initiative Partnership.

🌟To learn about FREE self-study courses, please visit the 80x3 Page on the CICC Website

Inclusion Matters welcomes our guest, Kamy Howard, MSW LCSW and author of our self-study course, The Impact of Parental Incarceration on Young Children. The development of this course was funded by Greater Twin Cities United Way and their 80x3 Initiative.  Kamy brings her 20 plus years of supporting young children and families to the discussion of the systemic issues related to this topic, the emotional and developmental impact of parental incarceration on young children, the trauma and developmental effects of this experience on children and families and shares key strategies for building a safe and secure environment so that children can thrive. 

🌟Register for the FREE self-study course today!

• The Impact of Parental Incarceration on Young Children

Priscilla Weigel welcomes Leo Howard III, Program Officer for the 80x3 Initiative at Greater Twin Cities United Way for an engaging conversation about supporting families. Leo shares his own experiences working with many different families, the work of 80x3, and ways to engage to build trust and partner in relationship for effective support. This podcast is part of our ongoing work with GTCUW 80x3.  

Looking for more information? Explore these links:

• https://www.gtcuw.org/stories-and-news/voices-for-change-how-united-way-is-making-a-difference-in-minnesota/
   

• https://www.gtcuw.org/stories-and-news/great-start-early-learning-scholarships/
   

• 80x3 | Resilient from the Start

🌟To learn about FREE self-study courses, please visit the 80x3 Page on the CICC Website