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Now Accepting Asian American Student Advocacy Project (ASAP) Applications!

DUE FRIDAY, JULY 11!

CACF is now accepting applications for the Asian American Student Advocacy Project Class of 2008-2009! ASAP is a leadership program for Asian Pacific American (APA) high school students who want to learn how to make positive changes in the APA community. ASAP student leaders identify issues and challenges facing Asian Pacific American youth and build campaigns around the identified issues.

ASAP seeks NYC public high school students of Asian descent. To be eligible, you must be:

-Currently passing your classes
-Enrolled as a high school student in Fall 2008
-Able to attend the summer orientation the week of August 25, 2008
-Able to attend ASAP sessions every week from October 2008 to May 2009, 4:30-6:30pm (with breaks for holidays)
-Interested in creating positive change in the school system and in the community

To apply, complete the application form (with recommendation letter) and return it to CACF by hand, mail, fax, or e-mail by July 11, 2008 (see contact information below).

Community Briefing on New Early Childhood Education Report

Over 140 people attended CACF's community briefing on our newest report, Breaking Down Barriers: Immigrant Families and Early Childhood Education in New York City. CACF was selected as 1 of 5 organizations nationally by the Center of Law and Social Policy (CLASP) to conduct research on immigrant families' access to early childhood education, which includes Child Care, Head Start, and Universal Pre-K.

Click here to view the report. You can also contact CACF to have copies of the report sent to you.

Asian American Student Advocacy Project (ASAP) Briefings with the Department of Education, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and End of the Year Celebration

In May 2008, the Asian American Student Advocacy Project (ASAP) held briefings with the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to share their research findings and recommendations on addressing bullying and harassment and accessing mental health services in schools. These findings and recommendations were also shared at the End of the Year Celebration held at Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP.

View ASAP Findings & Recommendations Summary

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upcoming events

ASAP Reunion

To celebrate the 5th Anniversary of CACF's youth leadership program, the Asian American Student Advocacy Project (ASAP), plans are underway for the ASAP Reunion! Details coming soon!

SAVE THE DATE!

10th Annual Caring for Children Awards Gala

CACF invites you to celebrate our 10th Annual Caring for Children Awards and a special celebration of ASAP's 5th Anniversary!

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

6-10pm

Bridgewaters, South Street Seaport, NYC

Details coming soon!