Comments on: The promise of the Harlem Children’s Zone http://wisewomencoffeechat.com/2009/02/the-promise-of-the-harlem-childrens-zone/ Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:46:30 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 By: Catherine http://wisewomencoffeechat.com/2009/02/the-promise-of-the-harlem-childrens-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-936 Catherine Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:48:44 +0000 http://wisewomencoffeechat.com/?p=779#comment-936 Geoffery Canada shows us that a great idea and persistence can change the world. He obviously understands the macro concept of prevention as it applies to all the systems in a child' life. Thanks, Anne, for the reminder that those of us in the helping professions need to focus on the big picture. I also appreciate an inspirational story on the same day that the Post profiled the rise in the numbers of homeless families in Fairfax County. Geoffery Canada shows us that a great idea and persistence can change the world. He obviously understands the macro concept of prevention as it applies to all the systems in a child’ life.

Thanks, Anne, for the reminder that those of us in the helping professions need to focus on the big picture. I also appreciate an inspirational story on the same day that the Post profiled the rise in the numbers of homeless families in Fairfax County.

]]> By: Cindy L http://wisewomencoffeechat.com/2009/02/the-promise-of-the-harlem-childrens-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-935 Cindy L Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:32:23 +0000 http://wisewomencoffeechat.com/?p=779#comment-935 Absolutely -- this investment of about $3,500 annually would be well-spent. I heard an interview with Canada on the radio, and was also touched by the story. Absolutely — this investment of about $3,500 annually would be well-spent. I heard an interview with Canada on the radio, and was also touched by the story.

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