Parenting
The EPIC parenting education model is built on the principles of active learning. EPIC curricula combine an instructional approach with an active learning model.
Family Engagement
Family engagement is a shared responsibility where schools and other community agencies are committed to supporting their children's learning and development.
Youth Services
EPIC offers youth based services to help face everyday challenges and guide towards academic success.
Professional Development
Training for professional and paraprofessional staff in supporting the work of parenting and family engagement.
“Because of the lessons learned in Ready, Set, Parent!, we have become much more settled and confident in raising our beautiful baby boy.” Ready, Set, Parent! participant
Events
17
Oct
Dynamic Group Facilitation Training
9:00am
EPIC’s Dynamic Group Facilitation training is back by popular demand. Don’t miss this opportunity to go from good to epic! Join us Thursday, October 17th from 9 am to 4 pm at our headquarters, 1000 Main Street, in Buffalo, NY.
7
Nov
EPIC 2019 Annual Heroes Reception
6:00pm
Atrium @ Rich's, One Robert Rich Way, Buffalo, NY 14213
EPIC's Heroes Reception is an annual celebration of the life and legacy of our founder, Robert Wilson, and the accomplishments and contributions EPIC has made in the community. The Heroes Reception also allows us the opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations that have supported EPIC’s mission through a special awards presentation.
News
Tuesday, October 1st, 2019
3rd Annual WNY Family Engagement Conference
EPIC - Every Person Influences Children and Parent Network of WNY present the 3rd Annual WNY Family Engagement Conference.
Monday, September 30th, 2019
Sandra B. Rifkin to Receive the Lifetime Achievement Award
BUFFALO (NY) - EPIC – Every Person Influences Children is delighted to announce that Sandra B. Rifkin will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sandra B. Rifkin dedicated her adult life as volunteer, president, and after retiring, board member and long-time advocate of EPIC, which helps families, schools and communities raise children to become responsible and successful adults.
Thursday, September 12th, 2019
EPIC Announces Heroes Award Winners
BUFFALO (NY) - EPIC – Every Person Influences Children is delighted to honor the following individuals and organizations for commitment to children and families.
Thursday, August 22nd, 2019
EPIC Receives support from International Paper Foundation
Buffalo, NY (8/22/19) – EPIC – Every Person Influences Children has been awarded a $15,000 grant from International Paper’s Buffalo, NY Sheet Plant and the International Paper Foundation. Funds will support EPIC’s Storytime at Canalside and Ready, Set, Read! programs.
Thursday, August 15th, 2019
EPIC Welcomes New Board Members
BUFFALO (NY) - Pam Johnson, board president, EPIC - Every Person Influences Children is pleased to announce that Dr. Char'lese Perry, PMHNP, Linwood Roberts, Jr., JD, Associate Director, UB Office of Community Relations and Colleen Reedy, Director of Business Development and Community Relations, Bryant & Stratton College have joined the Board of Directors.
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