Resources for Parents
FWTEC is facing unprecedented challenges tied to our location and close proximity to the Whipple Federal Building and ICE Headquarters. As we navigate this difficult time, our focus remains on safety, care, and continued support for our community.
Below you will find a link a short video, a virtual conversation facilitated by FWTEC, and a list of additional resources to support parents and families during this time.
What to Expect When Arriving To FWTEC — A Short Video with Coach Clay
How to Speak to Youth About ICE and The Environment Outside FWTEC — A Virtual Conversation with Two Local Experts (Password: FWTEC26!)
Erin Walsh is a FWTEC tennis parent and co-founder of the Spark and Stitch Institute. Ben Herman is the Lead Elementary School Counselor for St. Paul Public Schools and a FWTEC tennis player and staff member.
Spark & Stitch Institute
University of Minnesota's Child Development Laboratory School
Talking to Kids About ICE
What To Say To Children About ICE - Children's Network
When Children Are Afraid of a Parent's Deportation - Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health
Talking to Children About Immigration Enforcement in Their Communities - Children's Hospital LA
How to Talk to Kids About ICE - Star Tribune
Your Words Are a Lesson - Britt Hawthorne (Instagram)
History Before Headlines - Britt Hawthorne (Instagram)