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Guest Post: ECMHSP’s Journey to Implementing the Planned Language Approach (PLA)

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Nov 3, 2021
2 min

Guest Post: ECMHSP’s Journey to Implementing the Planned Language Approach (PLA)

Written by Consuellis Hawkins-Crudup, ECMHSP School Readiness Manager. ECMHSP’s presentation at the 2020 NMSHSA National Conference, which took place March 6-11, in San Diego, California. On October 18, 2019, I was invited to present the ECMHSP Journey to Implementing the Planned Language Approach (PLA) model at the OHS School Readiness Institute in Washington, DC, because we were the only grantee in the country consistently using the model. PLA provides Head Start programs

The National Emergency Brings Out the Best in Us!

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Nov 3, 2021
6 min

The National Emergency Brings Out the Best in Us!

On March 17th, ECMHSP transitioned from in-center services to farmworker families in Florida to remote educational and nutritional support. This transition has required a tremendous effort on behalf of the entire project. One leader, among many, who has played a key role in navigating these uncharted waters is Christine Alvarado, our Chief Innovation Officer. Please read our recent phone interview with her. How did the senior management team at ECMHSP make the difficult de

Changing the Lives of Farmworker Families with Cesar Chavez

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Nov 3, 2021
4 min

Changing the Lives of Farmworker Families with Cesar Chavez

In 1968, Dr. José Villa was a freshman at the University of Oregon. There, he helped start a student group called the Chicano Student Union that would forever change his life. Why was this group needed? We were looking at increasing the enrollment of Mexican-American students at the University of Oregon. Out of almost 15,000 students, we maybe had 15 to 20 Mexican-American students. We went through the University’s Student Association to request funding for an office. Thr

ECMHSP Website

Nov 3, 2021
4 min

Continuing the Legacy

An Interview with ECMHSP’s New CEO, Maria Garza Left to right: Sandra Carton, Regional Manager, Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Region XII – Office of Head Start, Dr. Villa, CEO Emeritus, and Maria Garza, new ECMHSP Chief Executive Officer. Maria Garza has recently joined East Coast Migrant Head Start Project as its Chief Executive Officer. Garza, a longtime farmworker advocate and experienced government and non-profit leader, assumed day-to-day leadership of the organization o

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Nov 3, 2021
2 min

Guest Post: Family Engagement in Action

Sofia Baucom is the Family Services Manager at East Coast Migrant Head Start Project, a migrant and seasonal Head Start grantee committed to excellence in serving children and families in their areas of need from a family-centered approach. Sofia’s been with ECMHSP since 2002 and started her role as Family Services Manager in 2006. She has extensive experience working with special populations across the Americas. The foundation of our program services are the parents and gu

Give the Gift of Hope this Holiday Season

ECMHSP Website

Nov 3, 2021
1 min

Give the Gift of Hope this Holiday Season

We are kicking off our end of year Annual Friends & Family Campaign and need your support! Our campaign funds vital support for farmworker families – such as the Michael P. Murphy Family Emergency Assistance Fund and our pro bono immigration services practice. In 2015, ECMHSP offered Meiby, a former Head Start parent, pro bono immigration services to apply for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). After multiple immigration lawyers had given her no hope of becoming

ECMHSP Website

Nov 3, 2021
3 min

Advancing the Lives of Migrant Families

Angel Casiano, ECMHSP’s Director of Programs Operations – Florida, shares his experience working with the migrant community during the last 20 years. I invite you to learn more about his story in the following interview. What is your family’s background? I am from Puerto Rico. My mom is from Puerto Rico and my dad from Dominican Republican. I have 11 siblings and most of them work in the health industry. We have four doctors, three nurses, and one dentist. I left Puerto R

Guest Post: The Importance of Overcoming Child Adversity

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Nov 3, 2021
2 min

Guest Post: The Importance of Overcoming Child Adversity

The ZERO TO THREE Annual Conference took place October 2-4, 2019, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This conference is for early childhood educators and clinicians to explore the world of early childhood education development through research-informed and competency-based sessions. My poster presentation was regarding Childhood Adversity and the long-lasting, negative developmental and health impacts on early childhood education. Childhood Adversity includes Social Determinants o

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Nov 3, 2021
4 min

Guest Post: It’s My Turn

Monica Vicente is part of the 2019 NMSHSA Summer Internship Program and as a child was enrolled in a Head Start Program. This summer I was given the opportunity to intern with East Coast Migrant Head Start Project. With my interest in studying communications, this placement was a perfect fit. As I reflect on my first day of being introduced to Norma Lopez, John Menditto, Rita Rey, and Diane Santo, I was very nervous. They welcomed me with open arms and would often spoil me

ECMHSP Website

Nov 3, 2021
3 min

Monica’s Purpose as a Head Start Alumna

Monica Vicente is a 2019 Summer Intern for the National Migrant Seasonal Head Start Association. She lives in Middletown, NY and is a proud Agri-Business Child Development alumna. She’s currently a rising sophomore at Lehman College, where she studies nursing. Her goal is to become a nurse practitioner after having first obtained a master’s degree in nursing. She considers nursing a noble career, having high morals and principles that reflect on her parents’ teachings grow

ECMHSP Named UnidosUS Southeast Regional Affiliate of the Year!

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Nov 3, 2021
2 min

ECMHSP Named UnidosUS Southeast Regional Affiliate of the Year!

Dear Reader, East Coast Migrant Head Start Project is proud to announce we were named the 2019 Southeast Regional Affiliate of the Year by UnidosUS (formerly known as National Council of La Raza). We will receive the recognition at the UnidosUS Conference, which is being held this year in San Diego, California, on August 3-6, 2019. Along with the recognition, ECMHSP will receive an award of $5,000. Now in its 37th year, the UnidosUS Affiliate Awards recognize community-base

ECMHSP Website

Nov 3, 2021
1 min

2018 Annual Report: A Year in Review

ECMHSP is excited to announce the release of our 2018 Annual Report, which unveiled our new logo and brand identity. The report showcases the great success ECMHSP experienced in providing comprehensive and high-quality services to farmworker families along the East Coast. Cover of the ECMHSP 2018 Annual Report Some of the highlights from this year’s report include: An overview of how our Practice Based Coaching (PBC) process is strengthening our teachers in the classroom Tot

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Nov 3, 2021
3 min

A Head Start for the Zuniga Family

I recently had the opportunity to conduct a phone interview with Cecilia Zuniga, one of our team members at the ECMHSP Semmes Center, located in Alabama. Keep reading to learn more about her professional growth since joining East Coast Migrant Head Start Project in 2014. Please tell me about your background. How did you start working for East Coast Migrant Head Start Project? At the age of 19, I moved from Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico to the United States. At first, my famil

Protecting Farmworker Children from Environmental Contaminants

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Nov 3, 2021
3 min

Protecting Farmworker Children from Environmental Contaminants

Last week, the Virginia Direct Services (VADS) team, in collaboration with Migrant Clinician’s Network (MCN), completed the second series of training for the Community Health Worker Project. MCN is a national network of professionals working in primary care and public health settings with migrant farmworkers and their families and other underserved populations. MCN has received funding from the Aetna Foundation to implement a project called It Takes a Community: Protecting

Forging New Partnership with NC State Rep. Chuck McGrady

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Nov 3, 2021
2 min

Forging New Partnership with NC State Rep. Chuck McGrady

On Friday, March 1, Representative Chuck McGrady of North Carolina’s House of Representatives met with ECMHSP staff Jenny Guzman, NCDS Head Start Administrator, and Carrie Jo Fiene, Hendersonville Center Director, at the Underground Baking Company. This downtown Hendersonville bakery is one of Representative McGrady’s favorite places to have coffee and pastries, and we enjoyed the opportunity to share with him the services ECMHSP provides to agricultural families in and arou

ECMHSP Website

Nov 3, 2021
4 min

In the Right Place at the Right Time

Please tell me about your background. How did you start working for East Coast Migrant Head Start Project? Before moving to Raleigh to work for ECMHSP, I was living in Arkansas. My son Bryson went to a Head Start center called Child Development Incorporated, located in Russellville, Arkansas. He attended from the age of three until almost the age of six. He was advanced and went to the gifted and talented classroom; he’s academically focused. During Bryson’s 7th grade ye

ECMHSP Website

Nov 3, 2021
3 min

An Early Passion for Head Start

I recently had the opportunity to interview Mercedes Hernández, the Child and Family Health Manager at East Coast Migrant Head Start Project for almost three years. Before her last day, we talked about her experience since starting with us in September 2016. How did you first learn of the position you are currently in? I have a friend who had worked for East Coast Migrant Head Start Project before. She had worked in the North Carolina Direct Services region and forwarded the

ECMHSP Website

Nov 3, 2021
4 min

A Head Start for the Badillo Family

I recently had the opportunity to conduct a phone interview with Iralda Badillo, one of our team members at the ECMHSP Bowling Green Center, located in Florida West. Keep reading to learn more about her professional growth since joining East Coast Migrant Head Start Project. Can you please tell me about your background? I was born in Mexico and came to the United States when I was eight-years old. We arrived in Jacksonville, Georgia during the tomato season. My parents work

ECMHSP Website

Nov 3, 2021
2 min

Getting a Head Start on 2019

Sharee Harris is a preschool teacher at our ECMHSP Fort Pierce Center in Florida. She attended our administrative self-assessment in Raleigh last week. She shares her experience in this interview. What is your story at East Coast Migrant Head Start Project? My cousin told me about the opportunities at East Coast Migrant Head Start Project, so I applied straight out of high school. I was hired nineteen years ago, in December 1999, as a substitute teacher for the ECMHSP Fort

Give a Head Start to this Holiday Season!

ECMHSP Website

Nov 3, 2021
1 min

Give a Head Start to this Holiday Season!

We are thrilled to kick-off our end of year Annual Friends & Family Campaign. Our campaign funds vital support for farmworker families – such as the Michael P. Murphy Family Emergency Assistance Fund and our pro bono immigration services practice. You can learn more about the services and support we provide by visiting our website: http://www.ecmhsp.org. This year we have set a goal of $25,000. We know you will help us reach it. Our 2018 Annual Friends & Family Campaign wil

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