Rise Magazine

Rise & Shine Virtual Open House Information Session
2022-10-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-09-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Rise invites NYC parents impacted by ACS to join us for an open house information session to learn about the Rise & Shine Program and how to apply to the 2023 cohort. The open house is an opportunity to connect with the Rise & Shine staff and ask questions.
This session will take place via Zoom.
>> Sign up via Eventbrite to attend.

Rise & Shine Open House Information Session
2022-10-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Rise Office, 3715 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10461, United States
Rise invites NYC parents impacted by ACS to join us for an open house information session to learn about the Rise & Shine Program and how to apply to the 2023 cohort. The open house is an opportunity to connect with the Rise & Shine staff and ask questions.
This session will take place in person at the Rise office in Manhattan.
Note: There is an elevator in the building. Please email Teresa at teresa@risemagazine.org about any other accessibility needs. Child care is not available for in-person open houses.
>> Sign up via Eventbrite to attend.

Community Support Circle
2022-10-13 18:00 - 19:00
The Rise peer support circle is a space to connect with other parents with similar experiences and share resources and information. Through restorative justice circles processes, we discuss our experiences and challenges as parents and support one another. We also share information about upcoming Rise trainings and events and how to sign up.
Rise’s parent-led community support circle is now open to parents impacted by family policing systems in any location across the country.
Oct 13 topic: Defining what a peer supporter means to you
Complete the sign-up form and we will send you the link to join the support circle by Zoom!

Parent Advocate Training Graduation
2022-10-13 10:00 - 12:00
Rise’s Parent Advocate Training Program provides training to parents impacted by the system who are working as Parent Advocates. The training prepares Parent Advocates to support families with achieving faster family reunification by equipping Parent Advocates with information, tools and resources to share with parents.
During the online graduation, you’ll hear from Jeanette Vega Brown, Rise Co-Executive Director, and Teresa Marrero, Rise Parent Advocate Training Coordinator, about the Parent Advocate training elements and the value of Parent Advocates. You will also hear from graduates about their experiences and takeaways from Rise’s Parent Advocate training.
Rise’s Fall 2022 cohort ran from September 20 through October 13 and provided training for impacted parents working as Parent Advocates in NYC foster and preventive agencies.
The Rise Parent Advocate Training Program prepares Advocates working in NYC foster agencies to support parents with:

navigating the system to reunify more quickly

navigating the trauma and emotions of their case

strengthening self-advocacy skills

building a support network and connections to safe, accessible resources—so that, once parents reunify with their children, they do not re-enter the system

Graduation will be held via Zoom.
>> Register via Eventbrite to join the celebration!

Training: Family Court Process and Investigations
2022-10-11 14:00 - 17:00
This training will break down the family court process for a child welfare case and will discuss the child welfare investigation process in New York City.
This free online training will be presented by Center for Family Representation and hosted by Rise.
All are welcome. The training will be most relevant to NYC parents.
>> Sign up via Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.

Training: How to Seal and Amend Your Case
2022-10-06 14:00 - 17:00
This training will focus on how the New York State Central Register (SCR) operates. It will discuss recent changes based on new legislation and will cover the seal and amend process for impacted parents/families.
This free online training will be presented by The Bronx Defenders and hosted by Rise.
This training is open to the public and most relevant to parents impacted by the child welfare system in New York State.
>> Sign up via Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.

Training: Parent Advocate History / Introduction to Parent Advocacy
2022-10-04 14:00 - 17:00
This training will discuss when parent advocacy started in NYC, how the movement has moved forward and where are we today. A panel of Parent Advocates will share how the family policing system impacted them, their family and their journey in advocacy. They will share their experiences as advocates and leaders in their community, in addition to how they became a part of the parent advocacy movement. Advocates will reflect on concepts of surveillance, disproportionality, peer support and community care.
Parent Advocate Panel: Maya Marshall, Elliot Williams, Albert Shepard and Leatha Jennings
This free online training will be hosted by Rise. It is open to the public but most relevant to parents impacted by the child welfare system.
>> Sign up via Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.

Community Support Circle
2022-09-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-09-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-09-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-09-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-09-01 18:00 - 19:00
The Rise peer support circle is a space to connect with other parents with similar experiences and share resources and information. Through restorative justice circles processes, we discuss our experiences and challenges as parents and support one another. We also share information about upcoming Rise trainings and events and how to sign up.
Rise’s parent-led community support circle is now open to parents impacted by family policing systems in any location across the country.
Complete the sign-up form and we will send you the link to join the support circle by Zoom!

Training: History of the NYC Child Welfare System
2022-09-29 14:00 - 17:00
This training will focus on the period of time between the New York State Child Welfare Reform Act of 1979 and the federal Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) of 1997. We will discuss the events of the 1980s and early 1990s that were the motivating force behind a seismic shift from “family preservation” to “child protection” as a microcosm of how public service systems are continuously built, dismantled and rebuilt—and the roles played by the various actors in this process. We will also look at the evolution of the Child Welfare Organizing Project (CWOP) and parent advocacy in New York City. This training is open to the public but most relevant to parents impacted by the child welfare system.
This training will be facilitated by Michael Arsham, Executive Director, Office of Advocacy, Administration for Children’s Services & Sabra Jackson, Parent Engagement Specialist, Administration for Children’s Services. Presentation co-developed by Sara Taylor, MSW intern, Office of Advocacy, ACS.
This free online training will be hosted by Rise.
>> Sign up via Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.

Training: Toxic Stress
2022-09-28 14:00 - 17:00
This training will cover how toxic stress impacts families and communities.
We will cover how stress can impact our bodies and brains and provide strategies for self-care and stress protection for you and your child. The training will also cover creating community care networks and advocating to strengthen communities to reduce family stress.
This free online training is open to the public but most relevant to parents impacted by the child welfare system.
This training will be hosted and facilitated by Rise.
>> Sign up via Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link.

Community Support Circle
2022-08-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-08-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-07-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-07-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-06-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-06-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-06-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 and 1 more date
Rise’s parent-led community support circle is now open to parents impacted by family policing systems in any location across the country.
Our peer support circle is a space to connect with other parents with similar experiences and share resources and information. Through restorative justice circles processes, we discuss our experiences and challenges as parents and support one another. We also share information about upcoming Rise training opportunities and events and how to sign up for them.
Complete the sign-up form and we will send you the link to join the peer support circle by Zoom!

Community Support Circle
2022-08-04 18:00 - 19:00
Our peer support circle is a space to connect with other parents with similar experiences and share resources and information. Through restorative justice circles processes, we discuss our experiences and challenges as parents and support one another. We also share information about upcoming Rise training opportunities and events and how to sign up for them.
Complete the sign-up form and we will send you the link to join the peer support circle by Zoom!

Rise Child Care Campaign: Letter Writing Event
2022-08-03 14:00 - 15:00
We invite you to join Rise for a virtual letter writing event!
We will gather to write to New York City Council’s General Welfare Committee to urge them to address the need for affordable, accessible child care without ACS involvement or oversight.
We will walk through the steps of sending out email letters together and answer any questions about the process.
This event will take place via Zoom.
Please email Halimah@risemagazine.org to sign up!

CWOP Legacy Celebration
2022-07-28 18:00 - 20:00 | 400 East Fordham Road The Bronx, NY 10458, 400 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY, 10458, United States
Rise will celebrate and honor Child Welfare Organizing Project’s (CWOP) 25 years of parent leadership!
Come and see allies and friends and hear from CWOP parents, board members and partners.
It will be an event to celebrate CWOP’s accomplishments throughout the years.
Bring joy with you!

Virtual Town Hall
2022-06-29 17:30 - 19:00
During the town hall, Rise will share updates on the state budget regarding child care and discuss our policy priorities. We will also review the results of our survey on child care that was completed by parents and caregivers throughout NYC.
The purpose of the virtual town hall is to continue to shift the narrative and establish that child care is a family policing issue. In the movement for universal child care, Rise’s goal is to center parents impacted by the family policing system. Join us for this conversation and calls to action as we work to shift these structures to better support providers and families.
Register via Eventbrite.

Rise & Shine 2022 Graduation
2022-06-17 09:30 - 11:00
Join us in person or via Facebook Live to celebrate the 2022 Rise & Shine Parent Leadership Program Graduates!
During the ceremony, you’ll hear more about the program and graduating parents will share their experiences, stories and poems. We look forward to celebrating with you!
>> Register via Eventbrite to attend in person or by Facebook livestream (@readrisemag).
In-person details:
First Spanish United Methodist Church
The People’s Church
163 East 111th Street
New York, NY 10029
There is limited seating available for in-person attendance. Registration via Eventbrite, proof of vaccination and masks will be required.
Online audience members will be able to view the graduation via Facebook livestream.
