The Black Children's Institute of Tennessee

Women's History Month always starts off with International Women of Color Day!

Women of color and their actions have been and will always continue to be integral to society's progression.

Kids learn regulation by watching us regulate.
We’re practicing how to slow down before we react.

Feelings Friday — Pause Is Power.
Save your seat in the app.
https://bit.ly/MarchFeelingsFriday

In support of a bill that would limit the reach of artificial intelligence, NASWMO Executive Director Marc Herstand emphasized that AI can’t replace the nuanced risk assessment, trauma informed insight, and empathetic presence that trained professionals bring to supporting people in crisis. “Social workers also believe that healing happens within human relationship,” he said. “AI cannot assess risk, interpret non-verbal cues, understand complex trauma responses, or sit with a client in crisis like a trained human professional can.” Learn more https://www.webstercountycitizen.com/news/state/article_862bbab6-2902-57a1-8664-2b265709e6d3.html

Diverse Books with Trailblazing Women | NEA In these selected titles you’ll find authors, artists, and architects; rulers and rebels; athletes and astronauts; musicians; mothers of invention; and many, many more famous and influential women.

As we count down to Books and Bubbly, we’re looking forward to an evening that celebrates the power of storytelling and the impact of early literacy across our community.

An evening dedicated to the power of reading returns Wednesday, April 29 at The Loveless Barn. Together, we’ll celebrate the impact of early literacy and our shared commitment to helping children and families thrive.

Tickets go live March 18. Stay tuned for your chance to join us.

Parents, join us on Tuesday, March 24 for an important conversation about the Child Tax Credit (CTC), hosted by the Parent Advisory Board of the Automatic Benefit for Children Coalition.

This informative session will break down how the CTC can better support your family and explain what recent changes to this year’s credit mean for you. You’ll hear directly from parent advocates, learn how to make the most of available benefits during tax season, and discover how sharing your story can help shape policies that put families first.

Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the conversation. Register today by scanning the QR code or clicking the link: tinyurl.com/CTCvirtualworkshop.

Adversity and toxic stress in early childhood can have lasting effects, increasing the risk of poor health, academic struggles criminal justice involvement and even su***de.

But here’s what we don’t talk about enough: babies can heal.
When they’re surrounded by consistency, love, and the right support, their brains adapt. Their futures shift.

Therapies like Child-Parent Psychotherapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy are built for these early years.
They help babies and caregivers connect, recover, and build resilience.

And they’re proven to save money — $1,159 per child in long-term costs.

This isn’t just care. It’s prevention.

Believing in babies means believing in their mental health. Get involved: https://bit.ly/4kDZZ2A

Building Skills Outdoors: How Nature-Based Programs Strengthen Youth Development New research shows outdoor programs help youth thrive — strengthening social, academic and life skills for long-term success.

What Is Foster Care — the Annie E. Casey Foundation Learn about the foster care system — what it is, how it works and how it can be improved — with resources and data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

When parents separate, even very young children feel the change.

Babies can sense stress. Toddlers may cling more. Preschoolers may wonder if it’s their fault.

What helps most?
- Reassurance
- Predictable routines
- Calm transitions between homes
- Clear, simple explanations

Learn what young children understand at different ages and how adults can help them feel safe and secure through this big transition: https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/divorce-with-an-under-3-in-the-house-what-you-need-to-know/

The Bygone Era of Supreme Court Support for Voting Rights Sixty years after upholding the Voting Rights Act, the Court has dismantled most of it.

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