My introduction to Rise was through the writing workshop at the Child Welfare Organizing Project. When I started, I was writing just to write. Then I found that writing was a way to gain insight into my life.
I never knew that writing words on paper would open up so many old wounds.
The first thing I discovered was that I’d suppressed a lot of what happened in my life. I remembered things my mother … Read More
In January, Rise partnered with The Moth on a workshop where 8 parents leaders learned to tell a story aloud – without notes!
The Moth workshop was part of our new public speaking training program, Rise & Shine, to support our parent leaders in becoming more skilled and confident while telling their stories for an audience.
In the past two years, Rise parent leaders have increasingly presented their stories and recommendations for child welfare reform to top policymakers. In … Read More
Rise Manhattan Court Presentation Handout
Rise had an outstanding year in 2015! We celebrated our 10th anniversary–and doubled our budget. So many of you contributed to our success. Thank you.
Some highlights:
* Our parent leaders presented to 500 professionals in November, including Congressional staff, Bronx and Manhattan Family Court, ACS attorneys and new child protective staff.
* We ran our first writing workshop at a foster care agency, Graham Windham, as well as a workshop for frontline staff to reflect on their work … Read More
Rise parent leaders met with Congressional staff November 10 to educate them about the need to expand prevention so that children stay safe at home and out of foster care. At a lunch put together by Casey Family Programs and Children’s Village, four Rise parents described their experiences with foster care and preventive services; three of the parents had themselves grown up in foster care.
Senator Ron Wyden has sponsored a bill, the Family First Act, … Read More
