More ...
Nonprofits
Children's Village of Sonoma County
Website URL:
http://www.thechildrensvillage.com/
Description:
The Mission of The Children's Village of Sonoma County is to provide nurturing,
stable, family homes in a multi-generational, enriched environment
for children and their siblings in foster care.
stable, family homes in a multi-generational, enriched environment
for children and their siblings in foster care.
YOUNG EXHIBITING ARTISTS! (YEA!)
Weblinks | Art | Nonprofits
Website URL:
Description:
YEA! was created to give children the opportunity to create and exhibit art. Freedom of expression and pride of exhibition! Art allows one to express their individuality and to communicate their ideas about themselves and their world. The act of art making for our young people is imperative. Exhibition is a forum to share their expressions with the world around them.
http://www.sonoma4cs.org/
Website URL:
Description:
The Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County is a non-profit agency located in Santa Rosa, California, dedicated to the promotion and support of quality child care services for children and families through education, advocacy, and direct services.
Front Page News!
Submitted by art4kids on Tue, 2006-07-18 15:38. Art | Education | NonprofitsIn my local paper, The Press Democrat, there was a great front page story about children and art. Check it out and the group the article describes, too.
" Lisa Fredenthal-Lee is on a mission to turn five aspiring teens into real, show-worthy artists.
For two summer months, several days each week, when they could be sleeping in, heading to the beach or catching up on summer movies, five students gather at studio space at Riley Street art supply store in Santa Rosa. "
The story is called, " Art from scratch "
The program site is:
California Parenting Institute
Places | Uncatagorized places | Education | Nonprofits
We offer a range of services for Moms & Dads of newborns through teens, including: low-cost classes and workshops, support groups, in-home visits, parent support advice line, and many other programs.
Bay Area Discovery Museum
Places | Museums | Nonprofits | Things to do places to go
"The nationally recognized Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor children's museum that offers a full range of programs for children, parents, school groups and educators.
Located on 7 and 1/2 acres in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area at Fort Baker in Sausalito, CA, the Museum's unique programs feature hands-on art, science, environmental and media exhibitions, performances, special events and ongoing educational curricula... all with a focus on fun!"
Children's Museum of the North Bay
Places | Museums | Nonprofits | Things to do places to goThis place does not exist yet but with your help it can!
" Our children need a safe environment where imaginations are ignited,
curiosity is nurtured, and creativity is cultivated. We need a place where
families can play and learn together, and diversity is celebrated. "
from http://www.childrensmuseumnb.org/
There is a proposed children's musem in Petaluma. Check out their website and see what you can do to help make it a reality!
Artstart
Submitted by art4kids on Fri, 2006-07-14 19:54. Articles | Art | Esteem Buliding | NonprofitsThis story is really appropriate for many catagories. Art, Child Development, Esteem Building, Health, etc. It is about connecting all the ways creative expression works for making our world better.
In a town near where I live is an amazing non profit. My trying to describe it might not do it justice so please go to the following link and enjoy!
