As of 8/30/22, this initiative will no longer be active or featuring live events, but CBO and FBO staff are encouraged to utilize the resources and materials below.
About This Portal
The New York State Education Department has allocated funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, to Binghamton University and Fordham University to launch the New York State Cares for Communities (NYSCFC) initiative, designed to leverage support in identified communities most adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. NYSCFC will build upon the existing resources and experience of community-based and faith-based partners supporting regional capacity to address the needs of families related to the pandemic.
This portal is your one-stop destination for links and information related to this initiative.
NYSCFC is a program of the NYS Community Schools TAC.
Events/Important Dates
Click each event to learn more and register.
Archived Events/Webinars
Click each event to access recordings.
Resources
Free Asynchronous/Self-Paced Courses
- Introduction to Equity and Inclusion
- Introduction to Antiracism in Organizations
- Using Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered Practices
- Motivating & Leading Teams
- Taking Care of Self and Others as a Leader
Community Schools
- Community Schools Models Fact Sheet {New York State United Teachers}
- Learn more about Binghamton University Community Schools
- Community Schools: Supporting One Another As A Blueprint for the Future {Coalition for Community Schools}
- The Six Pillars of Community Schools Toolkit {National Education Association Resource Guide for Educators, Families & Communities}
Family & Community Engagement
- April 19, ’22 Family Engagement Workshop Slides
- The Community Cafe Approach {Community Café Collaborative}
- Guide to Forming A Community Café Leadership Team {Early Childhood Initiative}
- A Quick Reference Guide for Hosting World Café {The World Café Community Foundation}
- Supporting Children in Online Learning Environments (Videos and content about digital literacy, internet etiquette, and screen time for various age groups)
NYSCFC Community of Practice Event Series (Learn more)
- November ’21 Slides | Recording
- December ’21 Slides
- January ’22 Slides | Recording
- February ’22 (Implicit Bias) Slides |Recording
- March ’22 Slides
- April 12 ’22 – (Spring Reset: Battling Burnout & Supporting Staff) Slides
SEL
- Asynchronous Wellness Series (Curated videos, activities, and resources)
- Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness in Practice
- Mindfulness in Education
- Gracious Space
- Cultivating Self Compassion
- Press Pause
- Introduction to the SEL Signature Practices
- Self Compassion 101
- Multiple expressions of diversity: supporting a student’s need to connect across our differences
- Understanding the Emotional Roadblocks to Diversity Conversations
- Spring SEL Series Recordings
- Social Emotional Learning Resources {New York State Education Department}
- 5 Equitable Actionable Activities for Educators Using SEL {Aperture Education}
- Social Emotional Check-ins for Distance Learning {Girls Leadership}
- SEL – The CASEL Framework {CASEL}
- Social and Emotional Learning – 3 Signature Practices Playbook {CASEL}
- 4 Ways to Make SEL More Culturally Relevant {Smart Brief}
Trauma and COVID-19
- Supporting Students with Chronic Trauma {Edutopia}
- COVID-19 Pandemic Coping Strategies for Youth with a History of Complex Trauma (in English, Spanish, French, & Portuguese) {Complextrauma.org; The Foundation Trust}
- The Future of Healing: Shifting From Trauma-Informed Care to Healing Centered Engagement {Dr. Shawn Ginwright; Medium.com}
Academics
- Family Resources – ELA
- Family Resources – Math
- Supporting Children in Online Learning Environments (Videos and content about digital literacy, internet etiquette, and screen time for various age groups)
Trauma & Mental Wellness
- Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event | Child Mind Institute
- Understanding ACES (Spanish version) | New York State Trauma-Informed Network
♦ NYS CSTAC’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Portal (Will open in new window)
General Information
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (Will open a new window)
- June ’21 Information Session Recording & Presentation slides (PDF)
Contact Us
Meet the Team
NYC Region
Mary Anne Devivio (mdevivio@fordham.edu)
Project Coordinator, Fordham University
Caitlin Ingoglia (cingoglia@fordham.edu)
Education Specialist, Fordham University
Rest of State
Luann Kida, LMSW (lkida@binghamton.edu)
NYSCFC Director, Binghamton University
Tara Edmunds (tedmunds@binghamton.edu)
Assistant Director, Binghamton University Community Schools