On April 22nd, Curtland E. Fields, President & CEO of the Turrell Fund, met the Curtland E. Fields Ensemble of the @njsymphony Youth Orchestra who performed a Concert Prelude in the lobby of NJPAC.

The Fields Ensemble was created in 2019 in honor of Curt and the Turrell Fund's support for the last 25 years.

The Fund has supported NJ Symphony’s education and community engagement programs in the greater Newark area, including the Youth Orchestra, Concerts for young People and the Preschool Program.

For more information on the NJ Symphony Youth Orchestra, see the link in our bio.

At @newark_bethnj check-ups, children and families receive culturally and developmentally appropriate books and advice about the importance of reading through the @reachoutandread program.

Reach Out and Read is expanding to sites all over New Jersey where families are supported to foster a love of reading during the earliest years!

Last week, @passaiccountycasa hosted their Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Van Vleck House & Gardens sponsored by the Turrell Fund.

CASA’s volunteers spend countless hours supporting children in the child welfare system over long periods of time in a number of difficult circumstances. CASA also supports the Safe Babies Court Team program in Essex, Hudson and Passaic counties alongside the Turrell Fund.

We applaud the incredible work of CASA and their volunteer network. Thank you for all that you do!

On Wednesday, @acnjforkids threw the retirement party of the century for Cecilia Zalkind, longtime advocate for children and a force for good in New Jersey.

Turrell Fund Special Advisor Kay Hendon expressed her gratitude for Ceil’s commitment and honored the work of ACNJ.

There’s still more challenges and more work to do; but we are all better advocates for having known and worked with Ceil over many years.

Learn more about the Reimagine Child Care campaign at the link in our bio!

This week, Main Street Counseling visited the Van Vleck House and Gardens to meet with the Turrell team and discuss how our organizations each work toward systems change in New Jersey while providing essential services to the community.

We’re incredibly grateful for our partnership with MSC and Steve Margeotes. They’re making a huge difference by providing high quality behavioral health services across the state.

Last week, the Turrell Team attended the @programsforparents Leaders & Legends Gala honoring Ceil Zalkind, Beverly Lynn, and Debra Jennings among others.

These leaders were honored for their contributions in the development of young children through quality care and advocacy.

It was an exciting night with incredible champions for children. We're also proud of the work of Programs for Parents as an advocate organization for childcare services in Essex County!

Yesterday, @njspotlightnews published coverage on the #NJAssembly Women and Children's Committee hearing on #infantmentalhealth.

A HealthySteps Physician Champion, caregiver & National Office staff - among others - testified in front of the Committee, calling for more support and emphasis on infant mental health and prevention.

This is a great step forward for ensuring the youngest in #NJ receive necessary care and support right from the start.

Thank you to @zerotothree and @acnjforkids among others for your testimony!

To watch the NJ Spotlight recap, visit the link in our bio.

On Tuesday, October 18, @greenleafcenter hosted its Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at @setonhall sponsored by the Turrell Fund & many others.

Turrell staffer Madison McHugh attended, pictured with the Center’s ED, Reggie Lewis.

The event recognized individuals and organizations demonstrating outstanding servant leadership: those committed to the wellbeing of others and lifting up their communities.

Turrell is a proud sponsor of the Center which recognizes that change happens with compassionate leadership. Thank you for your important work and congratulations to the Hall of Fame honorees!

Greetings from Vermont!

Turrell staffers Evan, Madison, and Andres traveled to #VT to meet with clients and partners from Brattleboro to Burlington (to everywhere between).

Among these visits include photos from Vermont Family Network, @winston.prouty.center, @buildingbrightfutures, @lundvt, and @kingstreetcenter among so many others.

We also had the opportunity to attend the @vtaeyc 2022 Annual Conference #vtaeycAC22 featuring @letsgrowkids and the Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance.

It is always an honor and a pleasure to speak with #ece focused organizations in Vermont where there is passion and momentum to help children and families grow and thrive in the state.

On Friday, September 23, Evan Delgadoaccepted the @passaiccountycasa 2022 Champion for Children award on behalf of the Turrell Fund at CASA's Storybook Gala.

Volunteers and partners were also recognized for their support of the incredible work of CASA during its 15-year anniversary celebration.

CASA’s leading work on behalf of children, families, and colleagues is uplifting and inspiring.

We’re excited for the next 15 years ahead of this incredible agency!

This week, Turrell team members Evan and Madison visited @childrensdaynj in Passaic for a site visit.

CDNFC has a long and rich history of providing free, comprehensive, holistic services for children ages 2.5-5 years. Sue Dannemiller and Vicky Esposito-Novak told us about the child first, child centric approach which is embraced and embodied by each member of the CDNFC team.

The building has seen many changes over the years, and the recent renovations show the deep care and attention to children’s learning and development, from the classrooms to the playgrounds to the staff rooms.

We believe CDNFC is an example of the highest quality of care in NJ (and beyond). Thanks to the team for hosting us!

Turrell team staffers Madison & Andres visited @evasvillage and the HOPE Residence Halfway House for Women with Children.

Within HOPE, children are provided with high quality care and early education while their mothers attend counseling and classes. Eva’s takes a family engagement and trauma informed approach to their work with moms and infants as young as four months.

We’re always amazed at the beautiful campus and the great team at Eva’s in Paterson.

Tonight, Turrell team member Madison McHugh attended @cumacfeeds “Be Our Guest” event in Paterson.

CUMAC’s warm, inviting space, including the Marketplace, a choice-based free pantry, provides holistic wraparound services to families in the community.

We’re happy to work with CUMAC improving food access as a means of building resiliency for families in Paterson.

Our President of Programs and Planning, Evan Delgado, joined with NJ Safe Babies Court Team staff from @passaiccountycasa and @zerotothree for the ZERO TO THREE Regional Team Meeting in Chicago!

During the Meeting, Safe Babies sites from all over the country join to discuss best practices for effective implementation of the program.
This includes facilitation of and engagement in Family Team Meetings and interdisciplinary, collaborative, and proactive teamwork.

On August 16th, our Director of Grants Management, Andrés Monclut went to Clinton Hill ECE Center alongside CUMACECHO, the Taub Foundation, and the Maher Charitable Foundation, for a site visit. Their new facilities, classrooms, and playgrounds are state of the art and ready for the 2022-2023 school year.

Andrés recounts great discussions and ideas for collaboration on food and housing justice among other important topics. The Center also has a farm across the block that teaches the youth about taking care of plant life, watching it grow, and then literally taste the fruits of their labor. Andrés had a chance to try out their peaches – looks delicious!

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