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What
resources does Good Beginnings offer?
Good Beginnings has two publications designed
to help volunteers, communities, individuals and donors learn more about
its program.
Tales from the Crib
Tales from the Crib
is a compilation of training advice and stories told by the people who
are most intimately involved in the organization - its volunteers and
staff. It is a wonderful resource for new volunteers to show them the
reality of home visiting, the many issues that families face, and how
personally rewarding it can be to offer help during those first few
exhausting months following the birth of a baby.
We hope that the book will raise awareness
about the importance of providing support at this critical time in a
family's and baby's life. "For new mothers, the book is an affirmation of
the feelings she has - of joy and exhaustion and everything in between -
that all new mothers experience, regardless of whether it is a first or a
fifth baby," says Ann Bradley, executive director of Good
Beginnings. "The book was also meant to be a resource to other
communities that are considering starting a Good Beginnings program. It
helps grant makers understand the essence of the support - that in this
increasingly mobile society, families are often without a network of
support. And, finally, as women read and think about Tales from the
Crib, they may be motivated to become a Good Beginnings volunteer."
Tales from the Crib
is $7.50. It is available at the Norwich Bookstore or by calling the Good
Beginnings office at (603) 448-6826.
Getting Started
Guide
Good Beginnings of the Upper Valley
has been connecting volunteers and families with newborn babies for quite
a while, and we like to think we've learned a thing or two about helping
families through this joyful and stressful time in their lives. That's
why we created the Getting Started Guide - to share what we've learned,
guide where we can and encourage you to start your own Good Beginnings
program.
As with any destination, there are many roads
you can take toward your goal of helping families and the Getting
Started Guide is by no means the definitive map. Remember, you have
lots of valuable experience of your own and there are plenty of books,
Web sites and reference materials to add to what we've provided here. But
it will start you off on the right foot with advice and support
materials.
Getting Started Guide is
available to individuals and organizations interested in starting a Good
Beginnings satellite in their town. Please call the Good Beginnings
office at (603) 298-9524.
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