R21K (Raising 21st Century Kids) is a Pre-K to Grade 12 coalition of PTA members, school administrators and support staff whose mission is to help all of us as we nurture resilience, self-confidence, compassion and commitment to others in our children. R21K collaborates with New Castle CARES, a coalition of community organizations, to provide a comprehensive approach that identifies where our strengths sustain positive youth development as well as where our attention must be focused on reducing negative influences that, over time, can result in young people acquiring destructive behaviors. As parents and caregivers, we have a collective responsibility to become educated about issues related to raising children in an increasingly complex world and involved in creating an environment where they will grow to be happy and productive adults.
Parenting is no easy task, particularly in the 21st Century. You can’t know everything or how to deal effectively in every situation and that’s why parenting together we can create a more supportive environment. Good kids make bad choices and any family can find themselves in a difficult situation. We are lucky in this community to have some wonderful resources available to help consult when problems arise.
For assistance, contact:
Carolyn D'Agostino, Student Assistance Counselor, Horace Greeley High School, cadagostino@ccsd.ws
Amy Valentin, Social Worker, Horace Greeley High School, amvalentin@ccsd.ws
Lyndall Boal, Social Worker, Robert E. Bell and Seven Bridges Middle Schools, lyboal@ccsd.ws,
Detective Dan Corrado, New Castle Police Youth Officer, dcorrado@town.new-castle.ny.us, 238-6347
New Information
Do rules really matter? - click here, you'd be surprised.
Where do kids get prescription drugs? - click here, it could be your friends and family?
For more information and resources checkout the links below:Getting Digital - Know More About The Internet, click here.
Raising Children in A Digital Age - resources click hereTime To Act, a program from The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, has produced a tool for parents that offers step-by-step, expert advice to help them understand drug and alcohol use. The site offers tools to assist parents in confronting a child, setting boundaries, and seeking outside help. The site is located at http://timetoact.drugfree.org.
NewCastleNOW article on Suniya Luthar's March 31st Presentation, "Privileged but Pressured Kids." Click here.For information on the New Castle Police Department's House Watch Program click here.
Alcohol Poisoning by Dr. Degelsmith (New Castle NOW) click here.
Want to better understand what makes teenagers tick? Parenting the Teenage Brain by Sheryl Feinstein is a very worthwhile read. For a book review, click here.For more excellent book recommendations click here.What are some of the facts and figures? Click here.Internet resources worth checking out, click here.
To become involved contact: Lea Barth at 238-5153 Victoria Goodman at 864-2602 |
