Caregivers who support children living with a parent or loved one struggling with addiction can learn strategies through this Sesame Workshop conversation with Antonio Freitas (Director of Educational Experiences, US Social Impact, Sesame Workshop) and Victor Rose (Associate in Instructional Services, School Social Work, New York State Education Department), and an in-depth presentation of Sesame Street in Communities tools for families and service providers. Access Sesame Street in Communities content at www.SesameWorkshop.org/Resources.

This event was presented by THIRTEEN and Sesame Workshop in partnership with PBS stations Mountain Lake PBS, WCNY, WLIW21, WMHT, WNED, WSKG, and WXXI Public Media. Funding for this program was provided in part by the New York State Education Department.

If you or a loved one is experiencing addiction, call the NYS HOPEline at 877-8-HOPENY or text 467369 for free confidential support.

THIRTEEN is one of America’s most respected and innovative public media providers. A member of the The WNET Group family of companies, THIRTEEN is a unique cultural and educational institution that harnesses the power of television and electronic media to inform, enlighten, entertain and inspire.

The flagship public television station of the New York City tri-state area and the most-watched public television channel in the nation, THIRTEEN reaches millions of people with programming that celebrates arts and culture, offers insightful commentary on the news of the day, explores the worlds of science and nature, and invites people of all ages to have fun while learning.

Sesame Street in Communities (SSIC) is a Sesame Workshop initiative providing tools and resources to empower parents, caregivers, and service providers to support children in key areas that are critical for children’s wellbeing and success: early learning, health, and socio-emotional well-being.

The target audiences for SSIC materials and training include early childhood educators, childcare providers, program directors and coordinators, health care professionals, local community leaders, faith leaders, childcare referral agencies, and more. The SSIC resources can be found at SesameWorkshop.org/resources and features hundreds of bilingual multi-media tools and resources to help kids and families enrich and expand their knowledge during the years of birth through six, a critical window for brain development.

The resources—including printable activities, informational articles, videos, and workshop plans—engage both kids and adults in everyday moments and daily routines—from teaching early math and literacy concepts, to encouraging families to eat nutritious foods, to serious topics such as trauma and resilience. Sesame Workshop is committed to continually adding content to the site to meet the changing needs of communities.

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