This training will offer a deep dive into systemic oppression and its impact on parents' lives. This training will focus on the history of systemic oppression in the United States, how our identities shape us, parent experiences and the role of stereotypes. It will explore various structures and forms of oppression and their impact on... Read more
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... Read more
Join Rise's organizing team in this interactive training to learn basic community organizing terms and tools. Learn about power, who has it and how, through engaging community, we can build campaigns and movements. You'll also hear about Rise's current campaign to create universal child care in NYC and NYS. This training is open to the... Read more
Rise's 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.... Read more
Join the Advocacy Institute in collaboration with Rise for a training on the basics of political advocacy. In this training, we will discuss why it is important for you to make your voice heard and work with elected officials to address issues affecting your communities. Working with the government can be intimidating and systems of... Read more
Rise's 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.... Read more
Rise's 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.... Read more
During this two-day workshop, we will explore abolition as a vision, practice and a call to action as we reimagine communities that promote family safety, well-being and justice. On day one, we will share stories, learn about histories of oppression and resistance and share out collective experiences with the family policing system. Day two will... Read more
Celebrate Parent Advocates' completion of the Rise CORE Training Program! Rise’s Winter 2022 CORE cohort ran from February through May and provided training for impacted parents working as Parent Advocates in NYC foster agencies. The training series covered topics including Rise visiting and service planning TIPS, the Rise 90-day model to support reunification, relationship building,... Read more
Rise's 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.... Read more
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED DUE TO PREDICTED RAIN Join Rise at Riverbank State Park in NYC for food, fun, games and self-care activities for parents, children, family members, caregivers and our community. All are welcome. We want to celebrate the whole family—and all types of families! Sign up via Eventbrite: Register to attend. This is... Read more
During this two-day workshop, we will explore abolition as a vision, practice and a call to action as we reimagine communities that promote family safety, well-being and justice. On day one, we will share stories, learn about histories of oppression and resistance and share out collective experiences with the family policing system. Day two will... Read more
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... Read more
