Connecting With Children In the Aftermath of 9/11

How can LINC help young children deal with the aftershocks of Sept 11th? What can we contribute that is meaningful and supports LINC's mission? These questions, asked by Ann Sand of the LINC Board of Directors, put in motion LINC's "Connecting With Children in the Aftermath of 9/11" initiative. Ms. Sand, actively involved in all aspects of this project, was instrumental in seeking and receiving $10,000 from the Sirus Foundation for the realization of the project.

RESOURCE PACKETS were designed and distributed to nearly100 organizations in Community School Districts 10 (Bronx), 15 (Brooklyn) and 6 (NYC). LINC's neighborhood Community Literacy Networks and the Family Literacy Alliances it facilitates provided easy distribution to local programs that may not have received support and resources that are generally available to larger agencies and schools. The packets included five "gentle", carefully chosen books*, a sample guide for discussing the books with children, and a compilation of material adapted from national and local sources to help adults in the community find resources they may need after the events of September 11, 2001.