The DAA Collective newsletter keeps Denver's afterschool community connected to resources,
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Welcome Our New DAA Collective Leadership Team Members!
The DAA Collective represents the providers’ voice by bringing together all of Denver’s youth-serving professionals, from program staff to executive leaders, to share and learn from each other. These opportunities are made possible by the DAA Collective Leadership Team comprised of committed OST professionals representing a wide range of OST organizations. Their passion for working with youth and families in Denver is inspiring and we appreciate their time and dedication to the field!
We are excited to welcome FIVE new DAA Collective Leadership Team members!
Come meet us at our FALL into NETWORKING event next month!
Congratulations to the Youth Program Locator Contest Winners!
The DAAconnect team randomly selected providers with current information in the Youth Program Locator to receive some fun prizes, including a walkie-talkie set, a Chromebook, Amazon gift cards and a staff pizza party!
Additionally, 15 organizations received ‘runner up’ prizes of Starbucks gift cards!
Thank you to all providers for keeping your information up-to-date in DAAconnect and the Youth Program Locator- this helps Denver families find quality programs and services, which helps to keep youth safe, active and engaged outside of school!
New Survey Request: Music in Afterschool Programs
Temescal Associates and The How Kids Learn Foundation are developing a paper on the power of music programs in afterschool, and they want to hear from the experts--YOU!
They would like to profile a number of afterschool programs that feature music offerings, including (but not limited to) musical instrument instruction and playing and composing music with others.
If you are interested in having your program profiled, please fill out this form!
DAAconnect Updates
The DAA has launched an English and Spanish marketing campaign to promote the Youth Program Locator to Denver families on bus shelters, streaming radio, social media, digital ads and more! If you haven’t already added or updated your program schedules to be listed on the Youth Program Locator, please login to DAAconnect today and update your profile and schedule. You don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to be seen by thousands of Denver families!
As always, please reach out to the DAAconnect team at daaconnect@denvergov.orgwith any questions. We are always happy to help!
Sign Up for FREE Professional Learning Opportunities!
The DAA Collective’s 2022 fall slate of free professional learning opportunities is now available!
View the fall professional learning session calendar and register to attendHERE
The Village Institute is offering a career development opportunity entitled "My Health Future: Health & Mental Health Career Development Program 2022" to refugee, immigrant, and first-generation teens and young adults (ages 14-17) that may have an interest in pursuing a career in the healthcare industry.
The Colorado Respite Coalition is looking for individuals ages 6-21 years with an intellectual or developmental disability, their siblings, and caregivers that would be interested in a small weekend vacation to Empire, CO in November. They can accommodate about 10 families. For more information, please contact Erin Myrent at emyrent@eastersealscolorado.org
Also, on October 5th there is a Colorado Respite Coalition Statewide Meeting webinar scheduled for 9am. If you would like to attend, please registerHERE.
Gallaway Consulting Group, with support from the Tony Grampsas Youth Services (TGYS) program, is offering free storytelling sessions/workshops to support TGYS grantees and partners across the state whose work aligns with TGYS prevention areas (Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention; Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention; Student Dropout Prevention; and Youth Crime and Violence Prevention) who wish to include a storytelling narrative (written, audio, or video formats) in their TGYS SFY 24-26 Request for Application (RFA) or other grant applications that incorporate these narratives in their applications. Gallaway Consulting Group will be hosting several 90 minute virtual storytelling workshops over the next three months on the following dates and times:
Pleaseclick hereto access the registration form. All sessions will provide the same content, so please register for only one session, as each will be capped at 30 participants. *Please note that no specific TGYS SFY 24-26 RFA topics will be discussed in this workshop, as it is specifically designed to support any available grant that incorporates a written, audio, or video narrative.
Job Opportunities
Scholars Unlimited is hiring! Click on the links to check out the following open positions:
The Sims-Fayola Foundation is looking for a Sims-Fayola Empowerment Zone Coordinator. For more information about this position, check out the posting HERE. If you are interested in applying for this role, please email Sims-Fayola Foundation HR at joy@sffoundation.org.
Emotional Intelligence Corner: Fall Is Here!!
It’s officially FALL! A season of transition and change which can bring up a variety of emotions for adults and young people. Get creative and intentional with how you support YOURSELF, young people and the adults around you this fall season. Check out Pinterest for activity ideas for both adults and youth! Below is a check list of coping strategies to get you started.
