Guam CEDDERS Provides Information at the Head Start Fitness Fair

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Systems for Assistive Technology Tinituhon

John Guiao, GSAT Grant Support Assistant (left), provided information on GSAT and Akudi Loan Program to a visitor during the Head Start Fitness Fair at the Guam Sports Complex on February 11.
Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS and Project Tinituhon Training Associate (left), and John Guiao, GSAT Grant Support Assistant (right), pass out project information during the Head Start Fitness Fair held at the Guam Sports Complex on February 11.
Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS and Project Tinituhon Training Associate (sitting) and Jenika Ballesta, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate (standing), pass out information on Project Tinituhon and Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) to visitors during the Head Start Fitness Fair at the Guam Sports Complex on February 11.

Project Tinituhon & Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (Guam EHDI) Participated in the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Fair

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Tinituhon

Christina Jung, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate (seated), shares information with parents on the Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program during the DPHSS Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Fair, at the Micronesia Mall on January 7.
Christina Jung, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate (seated), shares information with parents on the Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program during the DPHSS Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Fair, at the Micronesia Mall on January 7.
Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, shares information about Project Tinituhon and the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) at Department of Public Health & Social Services (DPHSS) Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Fair held at the Micronesia Mall on January 7. ASQ is a developmental screening tool used to learn more about a child’s development.
Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, shares information about Project Tinituhon and the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) at Department of Public Health & Social Services (DPHSS) Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Fair held at the Micronesia Mall on January 7. ASQ is a developmental screening tool used to learn more about a child’s development.

Project Kariñu Stakeholder Summit

by Guam CEDDERS Project Kariñu
Group posing for a photo.
On September 30, the Department of Public Health and Social Services, Project Kariñu, and the University of Guam CEDDERS held a Stakeholdder Summit at the Westin Resort Guam to celebrate Project Kariñu’s success over the last 7 years. During the summit, participants reviewed and validated evaluation findings, and discussed the next steps as federal funding for Project Kariñu came to an end on September 30.

Guam EHDI and Project Tinituhon Staff Promote Awareness

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Tinituhon

Guam EHDI/Tinituhon staff members pose with Congresswoman Madeliene Bordallo, Guam's representative in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congresswoman Bordallo delivered remarks applauding the community outreach efforts promoting various health-related services and supports available.
Guam EHDI/Tinituhon staff members pose with Congresswoman Madeliene Bordallo, Guam’s representative in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congresswoman Bordallo delivered remarks applauding the community outreach efforts promoting various health-related services and supports available.
Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) Project and Project Tinituhon staff participated in the "Breastfeeding Awareness" Outreach event held on Saturday, August 20 at the Micronesia Mall. Fifty-eight participants of the event signed in to obtain information on hearing screening, early childhood developmental milestones and related community resources.
Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) Project and Project Tinituhon staff participated in the “Breastfeeding Awareness” Outreach event held on Saturday, August 20 at the Micronesia Mall. Fifty-eight participants of the event signed in to obtain information on hearing screening, early childhood developmental milestones and related community resources.
Senator Dennis Rodriquez, member of the 33rd Guam Legislature, visited the Guam EHDI/Tinituhon table.
Senator Dennis Rodriquez, member of the 33rd Guam Legislature, visited the Guam EHDI/Tinituhon table.
Senator Frank Aguon, member of the 33rd Guam Legislature, visited the Guam EHDI/Tinituhon table.
Senator Frank Aguon, member of the 33rd Guam Legislature, visited the Guam EHDI/Tinituhon table.
Father holding his baby in a carrier while signing in at the Guam EHDI table.
Fathers also were interested in obtaining information on early hearing and development.

Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Tinituhon

Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Early Childhood Consultant, summarizes previous strategic planning meetings during the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team (SMT) Meeting on July 28 at The Guam Hilton Resort and Spa.
Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Early Childhood Consultant, summarizes previous strategic planning meetings during the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team (SMT) Meeting on July 28 at The Guam Hilton Resort and Spa.
June Perez, the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority representative on the Guam Early Learning Council, provides input during the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team Meeting on July 28.
June Perez, the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority representative on the Guam Early Learning Council, provides input during the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team Meeting on July 28.
Pauline Camacho and Lizzy Calvo, Karinu; Pat Mantanona, Guam Early Intervention System; Cathy Tydingco Part B Preschool; and Jolene Dagame, Parent, talk about successes and challenges in early childhood over the last 10 years during the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team Meeting on July 28.
Pauline Camacho and Lizzy Calvo, Karinu; Pat Mantanona, Guam Early Intervention System; Cathy Tydingco Part B Preschool; and Jolene Dagame, Parent, talk about successes and challenges in early childhood over the last 10 years during the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team Meeting on July 28.
SMT members pose for a photo during the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team Meeting on July 28.
SMT members pose for a photo during the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team Meeting on July 28.

Cultural Conversations Café

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Launch

Bonnie Brandt, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, provides a recap from the previous Guam LAUNCH Cultural Conversations Café held in February and March during the Guam Launch Cultural Conversations Café event held on July 14 at the Guam Hilton Resort & Spa.
Bonnie Brandt, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, provides a recap from the previous Guam LAUNCH Cultural Conversations Café held in February and March during the Guam Launch Cultural Conversations Café event held on July 14 at the Guam Hilton Resort & Spa.
Bonnie Brandt, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, explains procedures during a table activity with Chuukese Cultural Representatives during the Guam LAUNCH Cultural Conversations Café held on July 14, 2016 at the Guam Hilton Resort & Spa.
Bonnie Brandt, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, explains procedures during a table activity with Chuukese Cultural Representatives during the Guam LAUNCH Cultural Conversations Café held on July 14, 2016 at the Guam Hilton Resort & Spa.
On July 14, 2016, participants from the previous Guam LAUNCH Cultural Conversations Café gathered to validate data collected at the prior Cafés. Representatives from the Chamorro and Chuukese groups as well as Guam CEDDERS and Guam LAUNCH staff posed for a group photo during the Café.
On July 14, 2016, participants from the previous Guam LAUNCH Cultural Conversations Café gathered to validate data collected at the prior Cafés. Representatives from the Chamorro and Chuukese groups as well as Guam CEDDERS and Guam LAUNCH staff posed for a group photo during the Café.

2016 Interactive Parent Conference: Power of Play – Fun in Your Backyard

by Guam CEDDERS Tinituhon Uncategorized

The 2016 Power of Play is an annual event hosted by various early childhood agencies. The idea of this interactive parent conference is to promote the importance of playtime between a parent and child, and the effect it has on a child’s development. This year’s Power of Play was held in three separate locations: Gill Baza/Zero Down on June 16, Toto Gardens on June 23, and Pagåchao on June 30.

 

Vera Blaz (Right), Guam CEDDERS staff, takes a picture of a child for her Power of Play Passport on June 16 at Gill Baza, Yigo.
Vera Blaz (Right), Guam CEDDERS staff, takes a picture of a child for her Power of Play Passport on June 16 at Gill Baza, Yigo.

 

Gajee Parsons, Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) Social Worker (left),listens to stories read by children during the Power of Play held at Gill Baza, Yigo on June 16.
Gajee Parsons, Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) Social Worker (left),listens to stories read by children during the Power of Play held at Gill Baza, Yigo on June 16.

 

Terry Naputi, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate (back, left), and Jenika Ballesta, Research Associate (standing, right), assist children in making GAK out of simple household products at Gill Baza, Yigo on June 16.
Terry Naputi, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate (back, left), and Jenika Ballesta, Research Associate (standing, right), assist children in making GAK out of simple household products at Gill Baza, Yigo on June 16.

Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Tinituhon
Members of the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team pose for a group photo during a break at the the June 22 meeting at the Westin Resort.
Members of the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team pose for a group photo during a break at the the June 22 meeting at the Westin Resort.

 

Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant, and Vera Blaz, Project Tinituhon Project Coordinator, facilitate mapping of early childhood initiatives under Project Tinituhon with Strategic Management Team members on Wednesday, June 22 at the Westin Resort.
Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant, and Vera Blaz, Project Tinituhon Project Coordinator, facilitate mapping of early childhood initiatives under Project Tinituhon with Strategic Management Team members on Wednesday, June 22 at the Westin Resort.