At St. John’s Presbyterian Church
Sundays April 19, April 26 & May 3, 5:30-7:30 pm
What: A series of discussions with prominent child advocates in the areas of education, health care, child welfare, and juvenile justice.
When: Sundays, April 19, April 26, and May 3, from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Where: St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 5020 West Bellfort, Houston.
Who: Any one interested in the state of Houston’s children and in ways to serve the most vulnerable among us. Come join us!
More: We’ll continue the conversation over a light supper following the presentations.
April 19th:Introduction & Overview of The State of Houston's Children
• Ten Things Churches Should Know About Children: Dr. Robert Sanborn, President, Children at Risk
April 26th: Panel on Education and Health Care• Children's Health Insurance and the Healthy Children Program: Barbara Best, Chairman, Texas Chapter, Children's Defense Fund
• The Whole and Healthy Child: Michael Aceves-Lewis, Development Director, Mission Houston
• Why Pre-School Matters: Evan Harrel, Executive Director,
Small Steps Nurturing Center
• Special Education: Robin Rettie, special education advocate & consultant
May 3rd: Panel on Juvenile Justice and Child Advocacy
• The Cradle to Prison Pipeline: Brandi Brown (and guests), Director, Texas Youth Leadership Program/Freedom Schools, Children's Defense Fund
• A Prosecutor's View of the System: Lynne Parsons, Prosecutor, Harris County District Attorney’s office
• A Music Ministry Serving Incarcerated Youth: Bill Ward, Crosswalk Ministries
• Child Advocacy: Claire Sabatier, Recruitment, Training and Retention Manager, Child Advocates, Houston
Further information is available on the St. John's web site: www.stjohnspresby.org . or contact the church office at 713-723-6262.
