Paz wearing his crazy hat for the Family Literacy Program at the Brooklyn Family Justice Center

[charlotte bednarsh]

We convene a family literacy program at the Brooklyn Family Justice Center which is funded by the Brooke Jackman Foundation in honor of a young woman, Brooke Jackman, who perished at the age of 23, during the attacks on 911.  Brooke wanted to be a social worker, and help children.  Brooke loved to read, and felt all children should be provided with the opportunity to learn to read.  Towards that end, and to honor Brooke's memory, her family set up a foundation which now funds family literacy programs and distributes beautiful books and backpacks to disadvantaged children throughout NYC.  The Brooklyn Family Justice Center where I am Director of Children's Services, is the recipient of grant dollars from the Brooke Jackman Foundation, and we run family literacy programs ( one cycle is for english speakers, and one cycle is bilingual).  Two weeks ago, we read a book called "Crazy Hair Day" and Paz who attends many of the sessions, wore his crazy hair hat, which delighted all the kids and staff.  He is such a good "egg' because he posed for pictures, wearing this crazy hair hat.  So here it is, Paz wearing his "Crazy Hair Hat" for the kids.   Today he is wearing bells and antlers, which has already brought lots of smiles to so many of the kids we serve who have been witness to horrific violence in their lives.  Doodles are the best!

[Pat and Traveler]

Good dog, Paz!  Sounds like a wonderful program.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Love you, Paz! What a good sport.

[BG and Gavin]

Paz, you rock that crazy hat!  Thanks for all of the great work you do - a true inspiration, both of you!

[L.M.]

This is amazing!! I'm finishing up my degree to become a reading specialist/ literacy coach and would love to be involved in a program like this!  Our library does something similar where the kids read to the dogs...and they use doodles as well!  You must be very proud of Paz.  I love his hat!!! 

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Paz, I'm so proud of you!

[charlotte bednarsh]

Thank you to everyone for all your kind comments.  Wishing everyone a holiday and New Year blessed with peace and health!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Paz, You are one terrific Doodle!! Keep up the good work!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Doodles are the best, but you and Paz are at the top of the best doodle and owner list in my book. Thank you for all you do to improve others' lives. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Paz, you are a very good sport and a very good doodle!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

So funny! You guys are just great!