Philadelphia Children's Connection

Stuff with Me
> Physical You're at a time in your life where your body is changing every day. You may feel too shy or even scared to ask someone for help. But if you need to understand something, there is help. We have online resources and information on how to connect with professionals you can trust. Find out more > ...

Get Paid
> Good Ideas to Make Money Want to know how to earn money to buy those new sneakers, or how to start a babysitting business? Get an inside look at money making opportunities for tweens. You can even start your own business! Find out more > > Money Management Now that...

Relationships
> Peers Friends can be the greatest people in the world, until something goes wrong. Sometimes the desire to be accepted seems more important than doing what you know is right. Learn about peer pressure, bullying and how you can be a better friend. Find out more > > Parents Sometimes...

Your Passion
> Do What You Love! Want to try new things or find opportunities to do what you already love? Then these resources are for you. Discover hobbies and activities you might enjoy. Who knows? They might actually turn into a real career. Or maybe you'll have found a treasure that will be with you the rest of your life! Find out more > ...

Inspiration/Motivation
> Get Inspired Get inspired with a quote of the day! Read about inspirational people, organizations or browse through some classics that will help get you going! Find out more > ...

School Help
> Online Homework Help :-) Can't quite get that math problem, or having trouble in science? Then check out these online resources to find information on almost any subject. Find out more > > Know Your Resources Having problems in school? Maybe it seems there's nowhere...

Where You Are GOING
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Apply the Pressure
acute myeloid leukemia acute > High School Search Process It's time to choose! Soon middle school will be history and you'll be headed off to High School. Learn about programs the different Philadelphia high schools offer to help narrow your search. Find out more > ...

Get Involved
> Sports and Performing Arts There are sports, bands, choirs, theatre, cheerleading, dance, drill teams and more! Both colleges and employers look very highly on students who get involved in school and community activities. They count for a lot. Learn what your school has! Find out here> > In School ...

Beat the Pressure
> Peer Pressure Friends can be the greatest people in the world, until something goes wrong. The desire to be accepted can sometimes seem more important than doing what you know is right. Learn about peer pressure, bullying and how you can be a better friend. Find out more > ...

For Teens
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Extracurricular
> Sports and Performing Arts Football, Baseball, Soccer, Track. Everybody wants a chance to show their stuff! If not on the field, maybe on stage. How about Band, Choir or Drama Club? What are you interested in? Both colleges and employers look very highly on students who get involved in school and community activities. They count for a lot; explore your options....

Weekend/After School
> Recreation Center Activities So you want to play basketball or learn gymnastics or even how to be a model! Then check out these resources on recreation centers in the city that offer a wide variety of classes and activities. Find out more > > Bodyworks (other ways...

Relationships
> Peers Developing long lasting friendships is a healthy part of becoming an adult. These relationships help you to know yourself better and to understand the people around you. Use the resources we have found for help. Find out more > > Dating Find...

Time for U
> Body Image In today's society a great deal of emphasis is put into how you look. But not all body images are positive ones. Get information on developing and maintaining a positive, healthy body image. Find out more > ...

Way to an "A"
> Online Homework Help If you need some help in math, english, science, history or looking up tables and facts, let these resources be the first place you check. Do you want to develop better study habits? We've got online help for that too. Make sure you're getting the most out of your study time. Find out more > ...

9 - 10th Grade
9th Grade Stuff > Adjusting to School Starting a new school is exciting, but it can also be scary and confusing...

11 - 12th Grade
> Explore Your Options (Choosing a career, and figuring out how to get there.) There are many different career paths you can take in life. Learn about all your options. Use these resources to understand your likes, dislikes, personality traits and aptitudes. Then see how these factors affect the kind of careers for which you would be best suited and that you will enjoy...

For Young Adults
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Career Exploration
> Know the Profession The best way to be prepared is to do some research. Knowledge is power and knowing more about the industry and company you choose will put you ahead in the job candidate line. Find out more > ...

Education Works
> Get Your GED So you didn't graduate from high school -- it’s not the end of the world, but let's face it: not having that diploma can keep you from getting that first interview. These resources will assist you in obtaining your GED and other high school equivalency alternatives. Find out more > ...

Create Your Future
> The Importance of Saving If you want to get ahead financially, savings is the first step. Learn how to stop living paycheck to paycheck and set aside something for a rainy day. Find out more > > Get Credit Advice Your personal...

Civic Responsibility
> Right to Vote The right to vote is the most fundamental right in a democratic society. This is the main way your voice is heard. As a citizen of this country, your vote can effect change not only in your own life, but on other people's lives as well. Register to vote and learn about issues in upcoming elections. Remember - Every vote counts! Find out more > ...

Taking Care of U
pressure balancing valve > Health Issues See resources on general health topics, sexual health and mental health issues including anger management and drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Find out more > > Staying in Shape Get ideas on how to stay in shape! Learn about body...

For Special Needs

For Parents/Guardians
acne treatment Welcome Parents and Guardians We can all agree on one thing -- parenting isn’t easy! We know it can be fulfilling, challenging, frustrating, exhausting, discouraging and inspiring – and that's just in one day! We all want to see our children grow up to live happy, fulfilling lives, but how do we get them there? "It takes a village..." We have collected...

Before School
For Parents and Guardians: Before School: Highlights: My Gym: Kid's Korner Web Site: Kid's Korner "My Gym: Kid's Korner is Mymo's favorite web-site for games and activities which "help empower youngsters acquire the skills, confidence and positive self-image needed to become healthy young adults" The Oasis Family...

Your Kids
For Parents and Guardians: Your Kids: Highlights: Project Forward Leap Web Site: Project Forward Leap "Project Forward Leap is committed to closing the gaps of academic achievement and developmental opportunities between disadvantaged children, and their advantaged peers. Accordingly, we are dedicated to the creation of optimal learning communities that enhance the chances...

Your Life
For Parents and Guardians: Your Life: Highlights: The National Parenting Center Web Site: National Parenting Center "The National Parenting Center has the intention of providing the most comprehensive and responsible parenting advice to parents everywhere. The advice provided is furnished by some of the world's most respected authorities in the field of child rearing and development." ...

Community
For Parents and Guardians: For Community: Highlights: Philly Fun Guide Web Site: Philly Fun "PhillyFunGuide.com is the Philadelphia region's most comprehensive event calendar with an up-to-date consumer website featuring entertainment venues." Parent to Parent Message Board Web Site: Parent to Parent "These...

Fun
For Parents and Guardians: Fun: Highlights: Neuroscience for Kids Web Site: Brain Games "The smell of a flower - The memory of a walk in the park - The pain of stepping on a nail. These experiences are made possible by the 3 pounds of tissue in our heads... the Brain!!" Check out these fun games and experiments... Animal Refuge Web...

Schools

After School Activities

For Teachers
Welcome Philadelphia Teachers! "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." Albert Einstein The Philadelphia Children's Foundation salutes our teachers for their dedication, skill and care for the young people of our city. We have compiled and organized resources to assist you in developing your curricula, furthering your education,...

Tutoring Resources
For Teachers: Tutoring Resources: Highlights: Office of Non-School Hours Services Web Site: Office of Non-School Hours Services "The School District of Philadelphia, in conjunction with Philadelphia Safe and Sound and many other organizations offer extra learning activities, homework assistance and much more." A+ Test Prep & Tutoring Web...

Pro Development
For Teachers: Professional Development Resources: Highlights: School District of Phila. Education Center Web Site: Philadelphia Education Center "The Office of Curriculum and Instruction has developed online audio facilitated professional development modules and interactive online webinars" Philadelphia Museum of Art: Teacher Programs Web...

Interactive Learning
n2 brain For Teachers: Interactive Learning Resources: Highlights: Two of a Kind Web Site: Two of a Kind ($) David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans are a Cheltenham based duo specializing in interactive musical entertainment for children. iKnowthat.com Web Site: I Know That Offers web-based educational activites for children 2-12...

Gov Ed Resources
For Teachers: Governmental Education Resources: Highlights: Pennsylvania Department of Education Web Site: PA Dept. of Education The mission of the Pennsylvania Department of Education is to lead and serve the educational community to enable each individual to grow into an inspired, productive, fulfilled lifelong learner. National Education Association Web Site: NEA “The...

Educational Journals
For Teachers: Educational Journal Resources: Highlights: Teacher Education Quarterly Web Site: Teacher Education Quarterly “Focuses on major, current topics in the preparation, study, and training of education professionals.” The Journal Online: Technology Horizons in Education Web Site: The Journal Online “THE Online...

Curriculum Resources
For Teachers: Curriculum Enhancement Resources: Highlights: A to Z Teacher Stuff Web Site: A to Z "A to Z Teacher Stuff is a teacher-created site designed to help teachers find online resources more quickly and easily. Find lesson plans, thematic units, teacher tips, discussion forums for teachers, downloadable teaching materials & e-Books, printable worksheets and blacklines, emergent reader books, themes, and more...

For Mentors
Welcome, Mentors & Volunteers The potential of a child may be limitless, but not all children get the support they need to thrive. Studies have proven that mentoring can increase a child's self esteem, improve their academics, and give them the confidence they need to make a better future for themselves. The Philadelphia Children’s Foundation hopes to foster growth in the mentoring community...

What is Mentoring?
For Mentors & Volunteers: What is Mentoring? Highlights: Archived: Mentoring Web Site: Archived: Mentoring "Mentoring--from the Greek word meaning enduring--is defined as a sustained relationship between a youth and an adult. Through continued involvement, the adult offers support, guidance, and assistance as the younger person goes through a difficult period, faces new challenges, or works to correct...

Organizations
For Mentors & Volunteers: Mentoring Organizations: Highlights: Big Brothers Big Sisters Web Site: Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters is currently the largest Mentoring Organization in the United States. Luckily their national headquarters are located right here in Philadelphia, which makes it easier than ever before to "expand horizons through one-to-one friendships...

How to Get Involved
top of lungs For Mentors & Volunteers: How to Get Involved: Highlights: Philadelphia Literacy- Become a Tutor Web Site: Philaliteracy.org The Mayor's commission on literacy trains volunteers to become adult tutors. Mentoring Opportunities Web Site: Mentoring.org A site to inform you on local mentoring opportunities and exactly...

Developing Skills
For Mentors & Volunteers: Developing Mentoring Skills: Highlights: Coaching and Mentoring workshops Web Site: kevineikenberry The Kevin Eikenberry Group is a professional speaking, training amd consulting team hand picked and trained by Kevin Kienberry. We provide training design, delivery (both classroom and electronic), performance support development, performance coaching, and organizational...

Mentoring Support
For Mentors & Volunteers: Mentoring Support Resources: Highlights: E-Mentoring: Connecting to Success Web Site: Connecting to Success "An electronic mentoring program developing, implementing, and evaluating a model for using electronic mentoring to promote successful transition of youth." Peer Mentoring Web...

For Service Providers
Welcome Professional Service Providers! "It takes a village..." Service Providers play an integral part of our community (or "village...") and we want to do our part to help connect you better to each other and the community of families which you endeavor to help through your life's work. We have collected and compiled many wonderful resources as a way to help. This...

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About PCF
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Our Mission & Goals
Our Mission & Goals The Philadelphia Children’s Foundation is a non-profit educational-support organization whose mission is to foster positive career and life-changing decisions in children of all ages. Through our programs and initiatives we connect Philadelphia students and their families to the vast resources available locally and on the web. PCF utilizes...

Beyond the Website
Beyond the Website We will expand our services beyond the website by sponsoring career fairs and contests, presenting a traveling career show for schools and after-school programs, promoting special interest events to enhance the school curriculum, and recruiting mentors for disadvantaged students. Using a career-centered website and these outreach programs, we help provide the tools and resources which will...

Support PCF
Support the Philadelphia Children's Foundation How You Can Help There are many ways to contribute to our organization. We welcome your time and talents as well as your financial support: Communicate – Your comments, suggestions and inspirational stories can help us provide the resources our children need. If there’s a program you love in your community, let us know and we’ll add the listing to our site...

How We Started
PCF Staff & Board John Bannan, Founder and Executive Director-- John has worked with students and young adults in Philadelphia his entire adult life, both as a sports coach, and as a volunteer in his children’s neighborhood public school Home and School Association. John has a BA in History from Rutgers University and a lifelong passion for rowing. As an international rower and professional coach, his teams participated...

Contact Us
John Bannan:Philadelphia Children's Foundation , 7600 Stenton Ave., Suite 1-B, Philadelphia, PA, USA.Please use this e-mail form to communicate any subject related to our foundation. We encourage you to share any of your ideas and requests for improvements to our website....

3 Ways to Donate
Donate: 3 Ways to Support PCF The Philadelphia Children’s Foundation is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, tax exempt Pennsylvania Charitable Corporation. Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law. The Philadelphia Children's Connection is an initiative of the Philadelphia Children's Foundation. By giving to the Philadelphia Children's Foundation you are helping...

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Our Generous Sponsors
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors Your gift can make the difference! The Philadelphia Children's Foundation is proud to be supported by local businesses, organizations and individuals. Their donations help sustain the positive impact of our foundation. We extend a special "thank you" to our sponsors, listed in the pages linked below, who have supported us in furthering this important work. Learn more...

Corporations
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Organizations
Sponsoring Organizations The Philadelphia Children's Foundation is proud to be supported by the following respected organizations: Names of Organizations to come. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...

Businesses
Sponsoring Businesses The Philadelphia Children's Foundation is proud to be supported by the following businesses: Brennan & Associates We are dedicated to becoming the #1 provider of accounting services for individuals and small businesses throughout Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy and Germantown. Brennan & Associates...

Individuals
Individual Contributors The Philadelphia Children's Foundation is proud to be supported by the following individuals: Richard & Pamela Bannan Lynda Chen Jon Evoy Jeanne Faraher Marie Ferdinand Pauline Fondville Thomas Henwood, Jr. Thomas & Geraldine Henwood Jason Jaitley Mr & Mrs Leonard Kindler Denise Larrabee Dr. Donna Lindner...

Volunteers
Volunteers The Philadelphia Children's Foundation is continuously grateful for time and energy invested by the following individuals: Riorge Aristide Price Campbell Scott Clark Tia Diggs Eliza Eastman Brandon Fluellen Michael Gaydos Stacy Hunt Mayu Nakamura Beth Pritchard Katy O’connell Beth Schoch Brigid...

Advertising Opportunities
Advertising Opportunities on the Philadelphia Children's Connection Web Site Advertise in our Local Business Directory The Philadelphia Children's Connection web site offers resources to help youth discover their interest and develop the skills they need to make positive career choices and important life decisions. More than 99% of the resources listed in our directory are located within the city of Philadelphia's 55 zip code regions. The...

Internship Opportunities
The Philadelphia Children's Foundation offers exciting internship opportunities for students interested in nonprofit work. Interested applicants should email a resume to mnakamura@philadelphiachildrensfoundation.org. (Please note that all internships are unpaid.) The Executive Assistant Intern will lend administrative support to the Executive Director. Duties included are (but not limited to) letter writing, e-mail correspondence, database maintenance, and appointment set-up. Requirements:...

What's New!
What's New! February 2010: Vol. 3, Issue 13 Reading Improvement Special Needs Focus Group January 2010: Vol. 3, Issue 12 Teen Pregnancy Single Family Households Child Abuse ...

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