Children First Champion Training Grads
Take a look at the new crop of CF Champion graduates. Wanna be one? Learn how here!
Take a look at the new crop of CF Champion graduates. Wanna be one? Learn how here!
Announcing 2020 Openings for Children First Champion Training! Children First hosts upcoming 2020 Children’s Champions Training on the following days and times: Tues., Jan. 14 from 5-9 p.m. at City Hall. Wed., Mar. 11 from 1-5 p.m. at City Hall Wed., Sept. 23 from 5-9 p.m. at City Hall Trainings are free and open to…
Asset Champions: share this with someone you think should be trained! Two training for wanna-be Asset Champions will be held this fall: Thursday, September 23 and Wednesday, November 3. Asset Champion training includes information on Children First and the 40 Developmental Assets. The role of an Asset Champion is also covered. All who participate in…
Dr. Debra Bowers, St. Louis Park Schools superintendent, will join Kelsey Reid as co-chair of Children First beginning July 1st. Dr. Bowers fills the slot held by Police Chief John Luse, who served as co-chair for two years, first with student Michael Jacobs and this past year with Kelsey. Kelsey, who will be a senior…
Happy Holidays to you! Thanks for all you do to support our youth in St. Louis Park. Asset Champions, and anyone interested in learning more about the Asset Champions Network and Children First, are invited to participate in these meetings in the new year. Champion ChargeTuesday, January 5, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.Starbucks at Excelsior &…
More than 140 people have been trained as Children First Asset Champions. The 34 people in this photo are members of the Youth Development Committee (YDC). They were trained as Asset Champion during their retreat over the MEA break. Students range in age from 9 to 18 years. The group also included some adults. Thanks…
Twelve new Asset Champions were trained this fall. Asset Champions participate in 2.5 hour training. Then Asset Champions educate others around them about the assets, determine ways they (or their organizations) already build assets in youth and consider ways to strengthen asset building efforts. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in becoming…
Champion ChargeTuesday, February 106:30 – 8 p.m.Harvest Moon Coffee Shop5101 Minnetonka Blvd. (next to City Hall) Stop by for something warm to drink and the chance to get to know other Asset Champions better. No need to RSVP, just stop by! Let’s meet at Empty Bowls!Thursday, March 511;30 a.m. for lunch Hey Asset Champions let’s…
Don’t miss these opportunities to connect with other Asset Champions. Champion ChargeWed., January 14 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Qdoba Mexican Grill at Excelsior & Grand, 4712 Excelsior Blvd.You have to eat lunch, so stop by this informal Champion Charge. Grab a burrito or salad and chat with other Asset Champions. Facebook Training: A session…
By Kelsey, St. Louis Park High School Sophomore On December 2nd Jordan and I taught a group of adults how to use the social networking site “Facebook”. Although typically used by students my age as a way of communication between friends this site can also be utilized by groups such as Children First as a…
The name Children First is a bit deceiving because Children First is really about changing the behavior of adults. We need everyone on the team and using the positive lens of the 40 Developmental Assets to help raise our youth. In St. Louis Park we focus on the assets which outline the relationships, experiences and expectations young people need to thrive.
Snail Mail To: 6311 Wayzata Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone:952-928-6075
Website:children-first.org