Sentences with phrase «education and advocacy for»

All of the funds raised will support cancer research, patient care, education and advocacy for the B.C. Children's Hospital Foundation and the Summits of Hope Endowment fund.

Nova House provides safe shelter, information, emotional support, assistance, education and advocacy for women and children fleeing violence at home.

AAPC offers a Pastoral Counselor certification program, as well as continuing education and advocacy for practicing counselors.

Baton Rouge, LA About Blog SMPL is an organization dedicated to statewide coalition building, sound policy research, education and advocacy for substantive marijuana law reform in Louisiana.

And we look to our own profession to double its commitment to education and advocacy for consumer welfare.

Baton Rouge, LA About Blog SMPL is an organization dedicated to statewide coalition building, sound policy research, education and advocacy for substantive marijuana law reform in Louisiana.

Your purchase supports education and advocacy for safe and healthy pregnancy, birth and early parenting around the world!

Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles: I served 3 years as president of the Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles, which is the largest professional breastfeeding task force in the U.S., offering education and advocacy for breastfeeding in Los Angeles County and beyond.

«There is no filter when it comes to YouTube stars,» says Jill Murphy, editor in chief of Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization focused on education and advocacy for kids.

Not exact matches

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF's work around the world through fundraising, advocacy and education in the United States.

Feloni: And so looking at your own, kind of evolution as a student — is that weighing in on your advocacy now, for science education?

Our Patient Advocacy Group provides support and education for patients and their families, for caregivers and to the community as a whole.

NaVOBA's mission is to create corporate contracting opportunities for America's Veteran's and Service - Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprises (VBEs / SDVBEs) through certification, advocacy, outreach, recognition and education.

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Through policy development, education, and advocacy, the Institute is building support for meaningful action at the local, state, national, and international levels.

For more information, see an Investor Alert that the SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy issued today regarding celebrity endorsements.

Through a collaborative effort to provide more than 23,000 members with One ConnectionTM to tools and resources for professional education, business success, advocacy and community, FPA has become an indispensable force in the advancement of today's CFP ® professional.

It is both foundational to and prior to conscience, for conscience combines the advocacy of our visions and passionate convictions with the disinterested analysis necessary for moral decision - making, the latter resulting from education.

We accomplish our mission by soliciting, collecting, rescuing, growing, preparing and packaging food for distribution through a countywide network of social service agencies and programs; and through public awareness, education and community advocacy.

Not only can we provide substantial direct economic support for fair food producers, but we can open up a massive platform for advocacy and education.

New national organization for organic farmers will provide advocacy, latest research and education, and information - sharing among farmers

The Annie Appleseed Project, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation, provides information, education, advocacy, and awareness for people with cancer and their family and friends who are interested in complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) and natural therapies from a patient's perspective.

Guided by an Advisory Board of top executives in the alcohol beverage industry, Women of the Vine & Spirits offers extensive education, advocacy, training, mentorship, networking and steadfast support for women at every position in the field, particularly through the annual Women of the Vine & Spirits Global Symposium, March 12 - 14, 2018 in Napa, California.

Guided by an advisory board of top international executives in the alcohol beverage industry, Women of the Vine offers extensive education, advocacy, training, mentorship, networking and steadfast support for women at every position in the field, particularly through the annual Women of the Vine Global Symposium, March 13 - 15, 2017, in Napa, California.

Guided by an advisory board of top executives in the alcohol beverage industry, Women of the Vine & Spirits offers extensive education, advocacy, training, mentorship, networking and steadfast support for women at every position in the field, particularly through the annual Women of the Vine & Spirits Global Symposium, March 11 - 13, 2019 in Napa, California.

Guided by an advisory board of top international executives in the alcohol beverage industry, Women of the Vine offers extensive education, advocacy, training, mentorship, networking and steadfast support for women at every position in the field, particularly through the annual Women of the Vine Global Symposium, April 4 - 6, 2016 in Napa, California.

Since 1954, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education and hands - on programs.

We have maintained a long - time partnership with First Candle, the leading national non-profit organization that is dedicated to the education, advocacy and research of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), to educate parents and caregivers on the importance of safe sleep practices for infants.

This course is dedicated to promoting optimal mental health outcomes from the earliest years (prenatal to 36 months) by developing and supporting best practices for enhancing infant mental health through education, information dissemination, networking and advocacy.

She is the Executive Director and the primary spokesperson for this nonprofit women's health education, advocacy, and consulting organization.

Bird - a-thon, Mass Audubon's largest fundraiser, brings together supporters from across the state to raise essential funds for nature conservation, education, and advocacy and to compete in an exciting birding competition.

General www.waimh.org World Association of Infant Mental Health www.zerotothree.org Zero - to - Three www.aap.org American Academy of Pediatrics www.civitas.org/index.html High quality parenting resources www.surestart.gov.uk United Kingdom's government website on early development www.mchlibrary.info Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University www.mi-aimh.org Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health www.ounceofprevention.org High - powered service / advocacy organization for young children www.parentsasteachers.org www.talaris.org Talaris institute does education for parents and professionals about young children

American Adoption Congress — Through education and advocacy, the AAC promotes honesty, openness and respect for family connections in adoption, foster care and assisted reproduction.

ACA provides advocacy and evidence - based education and professional development, and is the only national accrediting body for the organized camp experience.

Like the Real Diaper Association here in the United States, the ANA is an excellent resource for cloth diapering education, advocacy, and support.

I agree with everything Stacy says above, and question how you interpret simple education, and advocacy for the poor baby who probably didn't enjoy HIS birth experience, as «ladies who feel so negative about birth.»

* Day 1 Monday, February 22, 2016 4:00 PM -5:00 PM Registration & Networking 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Welcome Reception & Opening Remarks Kevin de Leon, President pro Tem, California State Senate Debra McMannis, Director of Early Education & Support Division, California Department of Education (invited) Karen Stapf Walters, Executive Director, California State Board of Education (invited) 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Keynote Address & Dinner Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl, Co-Director, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences * Day 2 Tuesday February 23, 2016 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Networking 9:00 AM — 9:15 AM Opening Remarks John Kim, Executive Director, Advancement Project Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education 9:15 AM — 10:00 AM Morning Keynote David B. Grusky, Executive Director, Stanford's Center on Poverty & Inequality 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Educating California's Young Children: The Recent Developments in Transitional Kindergarten & Expanded Transitional Kindergarten (Panel Discussion) Deborah Kong, Executive Director, Early Edge California Heather Quick, Principal Research Scientist, American Institutes for Research Dean Tagawa, Administrator for Early Education, Los Angeles Unified School District Moderator: Erin Gabel, Deputy Director, First 5 California (Invited) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM «Political Will & Prioritizing ECE» (Panel Discussion) Eric Heins, President, California Teachers Association Senator Hannah - Beth Jackson, Chair of the Women's Legislative Committee, California State Senate David Kirp, James D. Marver Professor of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, Chairman of Subcommittee No. 2 of Education Finance, California State Assembly Moderator: Kim Pattillo Brownson, Managing Director, Policy & Advocacy, Advancement Project 12:00 PM — 12:45 PM Lunch 12:45 PM — 1:45 PM Lunch Keynote - «How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character» Paul Tough, New York Times Magazine Writer, Author 1:45 PM — 1:55 PM Break 2:00 PM — 3:05 PM Elevating ECE Through Meaningful Community Partnerships (Panel Discussion) Sandra Guiterrez, National Director, Abriendo Purtas / Opening Doors Mary Ignatius, Statewide Organize of Parent Voices, California Child Care Resource & Referral Network Jacquelyn McCroskey, John Mile Professor of Child Welfare, University of Southern California School of Social Work Jolene Smith, Chief Executive Officer, First 5 Santa Clara County Moderator: Rafael González, Director of Best Start, First 5 LA 3:05 PM — 3:20 PM Closing Remarks Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California * Agenda Subject to Change

«Sometimes, what looks good on paper doesn't work on the ground,» said Katherine Shek, a legislative analyst for the National School Boards Association, which praised Obama's commitment to school nutrition but joined two other national education advocacy groups — the American Association of School Administrators and the Council of the Great City Schools — in opposing the legislation.

Concurrent with the debut of her documentary, Christy launched Every Mother Counts, an advocacy and mobilization campaign to increase education and support for maternal and child health.

The CSPI, a Washington - based non-profit consumer advocacy and education group, is often derisively referred to as the «food police» for coming out against a range of foods, including fettuccine alfredo («heart attack on a plate») and ice cream («coronaries in cones»).

Building empowerment, self - confidence and connection through candid education and compassionate advocacy for all families before, during and after pregnancy.

It is also a place for parents to connect with the birth education and advocacy community.

Katie has been trained in disability advocacy by the ARC of King County, is a Parent Trainer through the Finding Your Voice program of the Washington State Education Ombudsman, and has founded several parent support groups for parents of children with disabilities.

Pam Leo offers a message of insight, understanding, and strong advocacy for children (and all human - beings) that should be heard by parents, those within the field of Early Education, and any adults that touch the lives of children and families.

Created by Babywearing International, this week - long celebration focuses on education and advocacy of babyweaing, a practice that has benefits for both caregiver and child.

Donations and grants are vital for us to continue to achieve our mission of making breastfeeding the norm through education, advocacy and collaboration.

Marsha is the executive director of the National Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy: Research, Education, and Legal Branch (NABA REAL).

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Customized, In - Home Baby Education Assist in «Greening» Home for Baby Pre-natal Support by Email Informational & Emotional Advocacy In - Home Breastfeeding Support Postpartum Birth Experience Counseling Light Housekeeping; Laundry, Dishes Nutritious Meal Planning and Prep Postpartum Depression Prevention PPD Recovery Care Cesarean Support Mulitples Care and Education Sibling Assistance Newborn Sleep - Structuring Help Use of Any / All Lending Library Items Resourcing and Referrals and so much more, as needed!