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The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Learn some tips for practicing coping strategies and coping skills with young children from Molly, our Program Manager of Trauma Training and Coordination: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDzE-Ybdtec
Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For more information including the signs, definition, and resources, visit https://www.autismspeaks.org/
Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. For more information, visit https://www.glsen.org/dayofsilence.
Beginning in 1974, National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration to promote and show appreciation for volunteerism and volunteering. Celebrate our LUK volunteers and their contributions during National Volunteer Week! Thank you to our mentors, event volunteers, interns, board members, and advisory board members for all your support.
First held in April 1970, Earth Day is an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Read about 10 simple things you can do to protect our planet here: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/ocean/earthday.html
Help prevent and reduce medication misuse and opioid addiction by properly disposing of any unneeded medications at home. To find a collection site where medications can be dropped off for proper disposal, visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.
Each May, we take time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections. If you are interested in learning more about how you can make a difference in the lives of youth …
May is Children's Mental Health Awareness Month! During this month we acknowledge the importance of caring for every child's mental health and that mental health is essential to a child's health development. If you or your child is struggling, needs someone to listen, or is worried about hurting yourself or others, we're here for you. …
National Prevention Week is a week for public education showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of substance misuse prevention and positive mental health. To learn more about how LUK Prevention works to engage youth, families, adults and communities in Central Massachusetts, visit https://prevention.www.luk.org.