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Supplemental Information on Programs offered at Neighbors Link
Adult
Education
ADULT ESL EDUCATION
Westchester Community College ESL Classes
Through our partnership with Westchester Community College (WCC), Neighbors Link learners attend professionally-led classes in English as a Second Language (ESL), onsite at the center. WCC-led ESL classes are offered at multiple levels and held throughout the week – mornings, afternoons and evenings.
Westchester Community College ESL Classes
Through our partnership with Westchester Community College (WCC), Neighbors Link learners attend professionally-led classes in English as a Second Language (ESL), onsite at the center. WCC-led ESL classes are offered at multiple levels and held throughout the week – mornings, afternoons and evenings.
Volunteer ESL Tutoring
Volunteers from throughout the community provide thousands of hours of one-on-one, group conversation and classroom English language tutoring to more than 200 Neighbors Link learners each year.
Volunteers from throughout the community provide thousands of hours of one-on-one, group conversation and classroom English language tutoring to more than 200 Neighbors Link learners each year.
ROSETTA STONE ENGLISH CLASS
Volunteers assist learners using the Rosetta Stone English language software program.
Volunteers assist learners using the Rosetta Stone English language software program.
COMPUTER CLASS
Our Computer Class, led by a Westchester Community College instructor, teaches computer fundamentals to new learners, including parents who wish to acquire basic computer skills to keep up with their children’s school work and more fully participate in their school life.
Our Computer Class, led by a Westchester Community College instructor, teaches computer fundamentals to new learners, including parents who wish to acquire basic computer skills to keep up with their children’s school work and more fully participate in their school life.
ECO-CLEANING
The Eco-Cleaning Training Program at Neighbors Link has now trained and certified over 120 women to clean homes and businesses using organic cleaning products that are not harmful or toxic to themselves or the environments in which they work. Eco-Cleaning students also learn effective work habits, customer service and business management skills. Graduates of this vital economic program are starting their own businesses and successfully finding work through our Job Bank.
The Eco-Cleaning Training Program at Neighbors Link has now trained and certified over 120 women to clean homes and businesses using organic cleaning products that are not harmful or toxic to themselves or the environments in which they work. Eco-Cleaning students also learn effective work habits, customer service and business management skills. Graduates of this vital economic program are starting their own businesses and successfully finding work through our Job Bank.
Community
Outreach
DAY WORKER COMMUNITY SERVICE
Neighbors Link day workers volunteer for various community service projects throughout the year, including Community Clean-Up Days, assisting the Junior League of Northern Westchester with heavy lifting and moving over the three-day Holiday Share Drive, set-up and breakdown for the annual Mount Kisco Sale Days and wrapping children’s gifts at Northern Westchester Hospital.
Neighbors Link day workers volunteer for various community service projects throughout the year, including Community Clean-Up Days, assisting the Junior League of Northern Westchester with heavy lifting and moving over the three-day Holiday Share Drive, set-up and breakdown for the annual Mount Kisco Sale Days and wrapping children’s gifts at Northern Westchester Hospital.
HEALTHCARE PROGRAM
As first contact for many immigrants needing trusted access to the local healthcare system, Neighbors Link provides a critical point-of-entry. Through partnerships with Northern Westchester Hospital, Open Door Family Medical Centers and other local providers, clients are assisted with appointments, intake procedures and payment schedules. This program also focuses on medical intervention and prevention through clinics, workshops and visits to local medical facilities.
As first contact for many immigrants needing trusted access to the local healthcare system, Neighbors Link provides a critical point-of-entry. Through partnerships with Northern Westchester Hospital, Open Door Family Medical Centers and other local providers, clients are assisted with appointments, intake procedures and payment schedules. This program also focuses on medical intervention and prevention through clinics, workshops and visits to local medical facilities.
POLICE AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER
(PACT)
In partnership with the Mount Kisco Police Department and the immigrant community, Neighbors Link has created Police and Community Together (PACT), a police/immigrant relations initiative. The program helps to foster understanding, respect, and cooperation between immigrants and local police, with a goal of improving communications throughout the community.
In partnership with the Mount Kisco Police Department and the immigrant community, Neighbors Link has created Police and Community Together (PACT), a police/immigrant relations initiative. The program helps to foster understanding, respect, and cooperation between immigrants and local police, with a goal of improving communications throughout the community.
Cultural Competency Training
In 2012, Neighbors Link worked with PACT and Northern Westchester Hospital to provide a series of Cultural Competency training sessions to members of the Mount Kisco Police Department. The success of that effort resulted in the Westchester County Police requesting the training for all 400 members of its force in 2013. The training is designed to promote better policing and communication skills in order to peacefully meet the changing demographic challenges of our community – particularly the growing population of immigrants.
In 2012, Neighbors Link worked with PACT and Northern Westchester Hospital to provide a series of Cultural Competency training sessions to members of the Mount Kisco Police Department. The success of that effort resulted in the Westchester County Police requesting the training for all 400 members of its force in 2013. The training is designed to promote better policing and communication skills in order to peacefully meet the changing demographic challenges of our community – particularly the growing population of immigrants.
FAMILY CENTER PROGRAMS:
PARENT CHILD TOGETHER
Our Parent-Child Together program is designed for parents with children from birth to age 4. The focus is on positive parenting skills, early childhood development and school readiness. In a group setting, parents are provided with facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Classes are structured and include circle time, reading and music and movement, during which children learn colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and pre-literacy concepts.
Our Parent-Child Together program is designed for parents with children from birth to age 4. The focus is on positive parenting skills, early childhood development and school readiness. In a group setting, parents are provided with facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Classes are structured and include circle time, reading and music and movement, during which children learn colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and pre-literacy concepts.
LEARNING LINKS
Our growing “Learning Links” after-school program provides rigorous academic support and enrichment to 75 children of low-income families, onsite at the Mount Kisco Elementary School.
Our growing “Learning Links” after-school program provides rigorous academic support and enrichment to 75 children of low-income families, onsite at the Mount Kisco Elementary School.
SUMMER LINKS
Presented in partnership with Mount Kisco Elementary School and the Boys and Girls Club, our “Summer Links” program focuses on academics including math and reading, as well as enrichment activities for over 100 children of low-income families.
Presented in partnership with Mount Kisco Elementary School and the Boys and Girls Club, our “Summer Links” program focuses on academics including math and reading, as well as enrichment activities for over 100 children of low-income families.
PARENTS AS TEACHERS
COLLABORATION
Parents As Teachers (PAT) is an effective curriculum for parents of preschool children. Through this collaborative program with the Bedford Central School District, families receive one-on-one home visits and group parenting sessions at Neighbors Link.
Parents As Teachers (PAT) is an effective curriculum for parents of preschool children. Through this collaborative program with the Bedford Central School District, families receive one-on-one home visits and group parenting sessions at Neighbors Link.
The curriculum focuses on positive parenting,
early childhood literacy and school readiness; it is specifically designed for
families that have not had access to educational or economic opportunities.
PIPELINE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Pipeline Scholars Program is designed to help at-risk students and their parents make the transition from elementary to middle school and high school. The families involved have all agreed to be guided together as a group, from 6th through 12th grade, by a collaboration involving Neighbors Link, the Bedford Central School District, the Mount Kisco Police Department and the Boys & Girls Club. All partners are committed to mentoring the students to a successful high school graduation.
The Pipeline Scholars Program is designed to help at-risk students and their parents make the transition from elementary to middle school and high school. The families involved have all agreed to be guided together as a group, from 6th through 12th grade, by a collaboration involving Neighbors Link, the Bedford Central School District, the Mount Kisco Police Department and the Boys & Girls Club. All partners are committed to mentoring the students to a successful high school graduation.
FAMILY NIGHT PROGRAM
Twice monthly, immigrant families gather at Neighbors Link for a communal meal, social networking and community-building opportunities. The evenings include workshops on topics critical to their success such as navigating the school system, healthy families and financial literacy.
Twice monthly, immigrant families gather at Neighbors Link for a communal meal, social networking and community-building opportunities. The evenings include workshops on topics critical to their success such as navigating the school system, healthy families and financial literacy.
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
Our Family Support Services program provides medical, legal and social service assistance and referrals that connect families and individuals to community-based resources to address critical needs and provide vital solutions to help stabilize their lives in times of crisis.
Our Family Support Services program provides medical, legal and social service assistance and referrals that connect families and individuals to community-based resources to address critical needs and provide vital solutions to help stabilize their lives in times of crisis.
FAMILY HEALTH DAY
Neighbors Link, in partnership with Northern Westchester Hospital and Open Door Family Medical Centers, presents an annual Family Health Day that attracts more than 400 members of the immigrant community, providing access to diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure testing, eye exams, flu shots and additional medical and wellness information and resources.
Neighbors Link, in partnership with Northern Westchester Hospital and Open Door Family Medical Centers, presents an annual Family Health Day that attracts more than 400 members of the immigrant community, providing access to diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure testing, eye exams, flu shots and additional medical and wellness information and resources.
CHILDREN’S EVENING PROGRAM
While parents attend evening classes at Neighbors Link, their children are provided supervised learning and enrichment activities in nearby classrooms.
While parents attend evening classes at Neighbors Link, their children are provided supervised learning and enrichment activities in nearby classrooms.
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