Early Childhood Workshop: Poverty and Its Effect on Families & Children was held on 10/9/20 at ESU 9.
The morning consisted of participants interacting in The Community Action Poverty Simulation which breaks down stereotypes by allowing participants to step into the real-life situations of others. Poverty is often portrayed as a stand-alone issue – but this simulation allows individuals to walk a month in the shoes of someone who is facing poverty and realize how complex and interconnected issues of poverty really are.
After the experience, individuals had the opportunity to discuss what they’ve learned with their peers. It is a tool that helps participants rethink the challenges that millions of low-income individuals must face each and every day. More importantly, this tool helps people identify areas of change that can directly impact the effects of poverty on individuals, families and communities.
After the experience, individuals had the opportunity to discuss what they’ve learned with their peers. It is a tool that helps participants rethink the challenges that millions of low-income individuals must face each and every day. More importantly, this tool helps people identify areas of change that can directly impact the effects of poverty on individuals, families and communities.
Erin Sams, an Educator and Community Well-Being Advocate, presented an overview of the Bridges Out Of Poverty Model and covered several related topics in the afternoon.
The event was co-sponsored by Planning Region Team 9 & Early Learning Connections.
