News & Upcoming Events

Human Kindness Initiative

Every parent dreams of a community where their children feel safe and connected and that they truly belong. PEN has launched the Human Kindness Initiative to make this dream a reality. In collaboration with local agencies, we are excited to present a series of engaging talks, interactive workshops, and captivating theater and dance performances that delve into the challenges our children face today.

Register: TRANSformative Stories

Date: October 17th, 2024

Join us to celebrate the humanity, joy, and gifts of gender-diverse leaders who are on the frontlines of dehumanizing rhetoric and policies.

Early Childhood Adverse Experiences

Date: October 21st, 2024

In this talk, with Mariela Rosario Cotto of Let’s Connect, we will be looking into what are considered adverse experiences and how we can identify them in ourselves and in our children.

Developing Healthy Peer Relationships

Date: October 29th, 2024

Join Abbie Lewis & Ray Garcia, SPAN violence prevention educators, for this workshop exploring youth relationships and leave with tips on talking to youth about boundaries, consent and empathy to support them in developing and sustaining healthy relationships.

JOIN PEN PALS

PEN is seeking BVSD parents to join our PEN PALs!

What is a PEN PAL? PEN PALs,  Parents As Leaders in Schools, are liaisons between school communities and PEN. PEN provides training, support and programming for PEN PALs and their schools. PEN PALs gather monthly with PEN’s Program Director. The next meeting will welcome new and returning PEN PALs for the 2024/25 school year. Questions? Contact Paula at paula.nelson@penbv.org.

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Supporting Parents in Raising Healthy, Happy Humans.

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