We invite you to join us for NBCDI’s 43rd Annual Conference in New Orleans on September 28—October 1, 2013. We are proud to host our conference at the newly renovated the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. We hope you will join us as we celebrate “One Voice: Standing Strong … Continue reading »
BCDI-Milwaukee is now registering 6th-12th graders for Entering the College Zone (ECZ), taking place Saturday, May 18th from 8:00am – 1:00pm. ECZ empowers underserved middle school students and their parents by equipping them with the skills and resources that will allow them to navigate though the college application process. For details, download the information packet … Continue reading »
Spring is in the air and BCDI- Milwaukee Affiliate is continuing to see growth in 2013 and we’re springing forward to do great things. Inside this edition of the newsletter you’ll find: New member announcements 2013 calendar of events News on funded projects and more… Click to download BCDI-Milwaukee’s 1st Quarter 2013 Newsletter
BCDI-Milwaukee is a proud sponsor of the “Breaking the Cycle: Protecting Our Legacy” series of events to increase awareness about how to prevent premature births. To RSVP for one of the remaining events, visit http://qualityoflifecenter.homestead.com/
Milwaukee’s children will be doing lots of reading this year thanks to the Milwaukee affiliate of the National Black Child Development Institute (BCDI Milwaukee). At African World Fest on August 4-5, BCDI Milwaukee placed over 14,000 books into the eager hands of children. New books made the day for Jasmine Johnson’s son: “We just … Continue reading »
On August 11, 2012, Milwaukee child care providers had the opportunity to learn more about the State of Wisconsin’s YoungStar program thanks to the Milwaukee affiliate of the National Black Child Development Institute (BCDI Milwaukee). The “Child Care Quality Improvement and YoungStar: What You Need to Know and Do” Forum shifted the focus of child … Continue reading »
During Black Child Development Week, May 14-19, 2012, we encourage you to take the time to address needs that support the WHOLE child’s wellbeing. Here is list of activities that you can participate in with your family: EDUCATIONALLY Make learning fun! Get involved with your child during homework time. Instead of your children completing their … Continue reading »
The Milwaukee Affiliate of the National Black Child Development Institute (BCDI Milwaukee) is engaged in a grassroots campaign to fight obesity in African American children. Obesity affects 12.5 million children and adolescents in the United States. In the African American population, over 20% of African-American children … Continue reading »
We are the local Affiliate of the National Black Child Development Institute whose mission is “To improve and advance the lives of black children and their families through education and advocacy.” BCDI-Milwaukee has been serving African American children and their families in Milwaukee for over 18 years. This year, as are many other organizations, we … Continue reading »
BCDI-Milwaukee will be celebrating its 6th Annual Excellence in Community Service Banquet on Thursday, November 8th, 2012. This annual event was created to recognize African American Leaders who have touched the lives of children in the Milwaukee community. Please click here to join our email list if you would like to receive updates about the … Continue reading »
