Josiah BrowninChange Becomes YouConsidering a Connecticut ‘Crisis’ during Adoption MonthA report on “Connecticut’s Unspoken Crisis,” regarding “at-risk” or already “disconnected” youth and young adults, has illuminated problems…Nov 30, 2023Nov 30, 2023
Josiah BrowninChange Becomes YouPartnerships for Child WelfareVolunteers can help professionals, families, and children themselves shape a better future.Apr 5, 2022Apr 5, 2022
Josiah BrowninChange Becomes YouDuring Family Reunification Month, a Movement for Children UnitesNot only is Sunday Father’s Day; June 13–19 was “Children’s Week” (shouldn’t that be every week?) during Family Reunification Month…Jun 20, 2021Jun 20, 2021
Josiah BrowninChange Becomes YouThe Mentoring Circle: Supportive Relationships across GenerationsJanuary is mentoring month.Jan 18, 2021Jan 18, 2021
Josiah BrowninChange Becomes YouTurning 50 — and Giving Thanks — in 2020Sweet appreciation, and helping those in need.Nov 26, 2020Nov 26, 2020
Josiah BrowninChange Becomes YouOctober: A time to think about domestic violence and substance abuseDomestic violence and substance abuse receive particular attention during October, a month for heightened awareness. This follows…Oct 2, 2020Oct 2, 2020
Josiah BrownVirtual Teaching and Learning: Supporting Youth and Families in 2020This article about the Literacy Coalition of Greater New Haven and its YouTube resource first appeared in the New Haven Independent. This…Sep 22, 2020Sep 22, 2020
Josiah BrownGenerations after the Movement …Civil Rights imperatives remainI write as a (white) father, citizen, and volunteer basketball coach of fifth- and sixth-grade boys. They are the age of Tamir Rice, the…Jun 12, 2020Jun 12, 2020
Josiah BrownMay is Foster Care Month, June Reunification Month— while child abuse, neglect likely underreportedMay is Foster Care Month, May 15 the International Day of Families. June is National Reunification Month, a complement in that the hope is…May 26, 2020May 26, 2020
Josiah BrownEven at moment of social distancing, it’s ‘Volunteer Month’ and ‘Child Abuse Prevention Month’While April is officially “Volunteer Month,” it’s always timely to recognize those who give their hours, skills, and thoughts to serve…Mar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2020