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Seattle Community Network |
Saturday
August 19, 2000 |
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August 19
"Ustawi works to raise awareness of issues surrounding Africa, and of the influence U.S. policies have upon the people of Africa. Ustawi built a permanent elementary school in Cameroon, and co-founded Jubilee 2000 Northwest, calling for the cancellation of the debt of developing countries. "Ustawi is creating a K-12 curriculum on Africa to help fight misperceptions that are perpetuated through media, and out dated and unfairly biased information. "All interested people are invited to a gathering of those already involved in 'teaching Africa' and others to ... exchange ideas, discuss what can be done, and what Ustawi can help with, to advance the teaching of Africa in schools. "Please RSVP. Bring any resources for teaching about Africa you would like to share with other educators." For more infomation, contact Hanna Petros at ustawi@ustawi.org.
"... technology businesses throughout the city are inviting the public to explore their facilities during a citywide open house, the Web Fair. "... several of Tacoma's community minded technology leaders... realized that the community was disconnected from the e-businesses that reshaped economic development opportunities for our area, creating new jobs and contributing to the awakening and redevelopment of Tacoma's downtown. ... "Local companies participating in the Web Fair will provide the community with a behind the scene view of technology in action. "Individuals interested in this tour should visit the E-business Day Internet kiosk and map booth after grabbing a bite to eat at Tacoma's Farmers Market. [The Farmers Market is Thursdays from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm on Broadway between S. 9th and 11th St.] "The Tech Map provides a street guide to [about twenty of] Tacoma's #1 wired businesses. This free walking tour is accessible from 12:00 to 3:00 PM."
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August 13 - 19
Seattle Site of the Week:  
ACAP Child and Family Services
"ACAP provides infant through preschool child care services, with specific outreach to, and support for, low income and homeless families [in South King County]. ... Parent support and education, are also part of the agency's ongoing service delivery. "Subsidized/reduced fee child care services are available to low income families who are working, seeking employment or are in job training programs. The goal of this program is to assist families in staying off of the welfare rolls, by offering quality and affordable child care. This program aids in the prevention of unemployment and homelessness. "Therapeutic Child Development Services are provided to children and families who are referred by Children's Protective Services. The program provides child care, therapeutic intervention (including developmental screening, small group work, and parent co-op), parent support groups, short term counseling, parent education, transportation and referrals for additional services as needed. "This program provides support and protection for children who have been abused or at risk of being abused. It also assists children with their linguistic, cognitive, emotional, and physical development. "Through the APPLE (A Positive Parenting Lab Experience) Parenting Program, approximately eleven, eight to ten week, courses are offered each quarter in various locations throughout South King County." ... "Lab classes are also conducted in order that parents have the opportunity to apply their learning in a structured and educational setting with their children. Parent education aids in the prevention of child abuse and juvenile delinquency, by teaching positive discipline, healthy choices, stress management, and appropriate expression of emotions. "Child care services are available on site at West Auburn High School so that teen parents can enroll their children in while they work towards completion of their high school diploma. This program exists to help teen parents become self-sufficient and productive citizens." |
