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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>We are very excited to tell you about what’s been happening with Dads Take Your Child to School New York! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>September 20<sup>th</sup> is rapidly approaching, and schools and Head Start programs across the state are getting ready to welcome fathers and father-figures as they bring their children to class. Over the past few months, over 60 educational sites and partners across New York State have signed on via the DTYCTS website to participate. Many others are planning to participate and contacting planning team members or signing up each day.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>We think that Dads Take Your Child to School is a “grassroots” and “grasstops” effort. When we say “grassroots,” we mean that community-level planning is at the heart of this event and your work is essential to its success. When we say “grasstops,” we mean that those of us in city, state, and federal government are championing this event however we can by planning, coordinating, and building public awareness at a statewide level. At the end of the day, we are all working to build momentum toward strong parent involvement and better educational outcomes for New York kids.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>In order for this all to work, it’s important that all educational sites and community partners are signed up and accounted for. Seeing how you are part of a huge statewide movement helps build the case for the community to support this event. It also helps make the case that this is an activity that deserves the support of our leaders and elected officials. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Please take a moment to look at the listing of schools and community sites that have signed up by checking out the interactive map at <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/dtyctsny/maps/2011-participating-sites">https://sites.google.com/site/dtyctsny/maps/2011-participating-sites</a>. If your contact information is listed incorrectly, please contact me. If you are planning to participate, but you do not see your site listed, make sure to sign up at <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/dtyctsny/sign-up">https://sites.google.com/site/dtyctsny/sign-up</a>. Or, fill out the information following this message and send it to the appropriate contact listed below. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>We all want to support each other to ensure a successful event. If you have any questions, please reach out to one of the people listed below and we will do our best to assist you. Working together works!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><u>Contact for schools and community partners in New York City<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Rodney Pride, NYS Office for Children and Family Services – <a href="mailto:rodney.pride@ocfs.state.ny.us">rodney.pride@ocfs.state.ny.us</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Mike Bobbitt, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development – <a href="mailto:mike.bobbitt@dycd.nyc.gov">mike.bobbitt@dycd.nyc.gov</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><u>Contact for schools and community partners in New York State (other than NYC)<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Greg Owens, NYS Office for Children and Family Services – <a href="mailto:greg.owens@ocfs.state.ny.us">greg.owens@ocfs.state.ny.us</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Ann-Marie Yeates, NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance – <a href="mailto:ann-marie.yeates@otda.state.ny.us">ann-marie.yeates@otda.state.ny.us</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><u>Contact for Head Start programs and Head Start community partners<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Daniel Hekman, Administration for Children and Families – <a href="mailto:daniel.hekman@acf.hhs.gov">daniel.hekman@acf.hhs.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Diane Black-Greene (ACS Delegates), NYC Administration for Children Services – <a href="mailto:dbgreene@acs.nyc.gov">dbgreene@acs.nyc.gov</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ta<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mariann Joslin<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Child Care Council, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>121 Second Street<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Oriskany, NY 13424<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ph (315) 223-7850 x 236<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>fax (315) 223-7855<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:green'>Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>