In November 2023, the Office of Head Start announced significant changes that could jeopardize the future of Head Start in many communities. We're calling upon our most powerful advocates: YOU - the incredible educators, and community members of Head Start. Join us in signing a letter asking Washington, D.C. leaders to ensure that Head Start remains strong! Crafted by the National Head Start Association, the letter calls for a reconsideration of the impact of the proposed new Head Start rule, and prioritizing: ✅Making sure any new requirements are fully paid for, and do not result in reducing the number of children and families served; ✅Keeping children safe and healthy utilizing proven practices, not arbitrary federal rules; and ✅Recognizing the unique cultures, traditions, and preferences of communities and continuing to provide Head Start programs the local autonomy to meet individual community needs. Let's ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive! You can read and sign the letter here: https://bit.ly/44c1OLY The signing deadline is Sunday, May 12, 2024.
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The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center is releasing their 2023 State Policy Map Roadmap. Read my blog and investigate Ohio's roadmap to see where we stand when it comes to investing in those policies that matter most to babies and their families AND ACT on this new knowledge! https://lnkd.in/gjBqEhZT
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Child wellbeing demands a tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. Dive into this insightful article written by Krystale Bezio to understand why individualized care is crucial for every child's unique journey. #ChildWellbeing #Upbring
What does 'normal' really look like for children in our care systems? 💡Upbring’s Chief Program Officer, Krystale Bezio, offers a valuable insight. As we strive to improve the lives of the children in our care, it is imperative that we reevaluate and reshape our perspectives to think more holistically. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3DBRXCA
Rethinking 'Normalcy' For Children in Care
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Yesterday, we launched the Oregon Health and Education Collaborative (OHEC) Upstream Initiative, where community organizations gathered together to begin designing a Child Success Model (CSM), focusing on the first 1,000 days of a child's development from conception. Learn more about this important work: https://ow.ly/nLTS50QwuO5
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This approach is core if we truly want to make an impact to support healthy development and healthy communities.
Our Co-Executive Director, Tassy Warren, EdM, co-authored a new brief that explores why the "whole child-whole family" approach matters and how the latest insights from science and practice can inform programs with this approach (like Head Start and Early Head Start) to further promote healthy child development, learning, and thriving in the 21st century. Read the report here: https://bit.ly/3RN2aUC
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Check out my contribution to the recruitment article starting on page 23.
🥁Drum roll please! 🥁 Our 10th edition of In the Know is online NOW! We can’t believe it but our “members’ newsletter turned magazine” is now 10 issues strong and as timely as ever! In this issue we highlight: Trades education in Sullivan County, Post Covid recruitment strategies, how early retirement and inflation affect the labor shortage, housing the workforce, childcare issues and much more! Dive into editorial content provided by our investors. Read all about new Investors to the Partnership, Member Anniversaries, and revisit highlights from the Annual Meeting in October. Special thanks to our faithful advertisers- we couldn’t produce this quality publication without you! 😁 Hard copies of the magazine are available in our office. If you would like one mailed to you, just let us know. https://lnkd.in/dawM8yh7
In the Know: Fall 2023 - Sullivan County Partnership
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Read the latest issue of the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, online now, where we share learning, and find out more about topical issues, research and practice in residential child care from across the world, and catch up on the 2024 Kilbrandon lecture: https://buff.ly/3WvvLVt #SJRCC
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Ready to co-create the future of special education and the Restorative Movement? Join The Restorative Lab and Restorative Relationships, in collaboration with the RJC, on Friday 18th October 2024 to explore the inter relationship between restorative practice/justice and special education needs and disabilities. This event is aimed at all colleagues working in the restorative field, including youth and adult justice, social care, health, education and community settings. The aim is to come together as a community to progress thinking and practice around RP/RJ and SEND. Participants will: *Actively experience an Open Space Technology event focused on the SEND and restorative movement. *Connect with and learn from colleagues working in the fields. *Broaden and deepen understanding of the inter-relationship between restorative practice and additional needs. *Learn what is already being undertaken in terms of quality practice. *Identify key areas for future development within RP and SEND. Register with the Restorative Justice Council. Early bird ends 31st July 2024
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Check out our webinar recording for our newly released report, A Statewide Approach to Strengthen Home Visiting in California! https://bit.ly/3rB2eNe California's investments in home visiting programs hold great promise for pregnant and parenting communities, leading to positive outcomes. However, challenges like the pandemic, inflation, and changing work and school expectations have hindered program enrollment. To further understand barriers to enrollment, as well as opportunities, our team conducted interviews with over fifty partners and created 5 Essential Components and a Framework for Home Visiting Infrastructure to improve outreach, enrollment, and implementation. Here is the link to the report: https://bit.ly/46ifbKM
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As highlighted below, it is crucial for all of us to support, nurture, enhance, and help our children and families today. Now more than ever, the constant changes and shifts have deeply affected our most vulnerable communities. As an educator and professional, I am dedicated to continually advocating for our children, families, and communities, both in-person and online. TOGETHER, we are STRONGER 💪, TOGETHER, we are GREATER 🌟, and TOGETHER, WE CAN! 🤝❤️ #CommunitySupport 🤲 #ChildAdvocacy 👶 #FamilyFirst 👨👩👧👦 #StrongerTogether 💪 #Empowerment 🚀 #PositiveChange 🌈 #EducatorsUnite 📚 #HealthyDevelopment 🌱 #SupportSystems 🛡️ #EarlyChildhood 🍼 #FamilyWellbeing 💖 #ToxicStress 🚫 #Resilience 🌻 #EducationMatters 🎓 #AdvocateForChildren 🗣️ #SafeEnvironment 🏡 #OpportunitiesForAll 🌍
Our Co-Executive Director, Tassy Warren, EdM, co-authored a new brief that explores why the "whole child-whole family" approach matters and how the latest insights from science and practice can inform programs with this approach (like Head Start and Early Head Start) to further promote healthy child development, learning, and thriving in the 21st century. Read the report here: https://bit.ly/3RN2aUC
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Did you know that in just the last year, Connecticut was ranked the #1 state for personal and residential safety, a top two state for public K-12 education , a top three state to be a working mom or dad, a top 10 state for healthcare, and a top 10 state to live and work.
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