At a Glance: Sewickley Music Club Program, YMCA Summer Camp Registration and More
The Sewickley Music Club returns After a short winter hiatus, the Sewickley Music Club kicks…
Monthly Archives: February, 2022
App helps parents find local daycare in times of shortage
EAST MILLCREEK, Utah – Taking care of children is not an easy task, especially when…
After 2 years of COVID in the Seattle area, do we dare to hope for ‘normal’?
Seattle is back, although not back to normal.How do we define pre-pandemic normality? Heavy traffic?…
Study finds MN childcare costs jump 60% during pandemic – WCCO
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Pandemic prices have affected everything from groceries to cars, and now -…
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Lee County Dedicated COVID Aid to Technology and Social Services – Shaw Local
Lee County received its first half of American Rescue Plan Act money. But when the…
NJPP: State-level child tax credit would make New Jersey a more affordable place to raise a family | New Jersey
(The Center Square) — A state-level child tax credit would make New Jersey a more…
State Sen. Josh Becker Seeks to Expand Free Meal Program to Child Care Centers | News
Students in a transitional kindergarten class at Ormondale Elementary School raise their hands to speak…
Millions of children around the world are affected by the death of a parent and guardian | Health and medicine
FRIDAY, Feb. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — From April 30 to October 31, 2021, there…
Over 5 million children have lost a caregiver to the pandemic, study finds
A new study estimates that at least 5.2 million children worldwide lost a parent or…
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Pilot program to help military families pay for in-home child care gets off to a slow start
A pilot program that aims to give military families another option for getting scarce child…
Early Childhood Education in Santa Monica: Beth Shir Shalom Early Childhood Center
February 24, 2022 4:02 p.m. by Ivy Chang The early years of life are the…
New study examines link between adult mental health and child abuse
February 24, 2022 …
Ukraine | Our work and how to help | Doctors Without Borders
As of April 20, 2022, there were approximately 120 the international staff of Médecins Sans…
Neck compression leads to death of baby at daycare
SEREMBAN: An autopsy on the remains of a 15-month-old toddler found dead at a day…
NIU today | Autism Caregiver Group Partners with DeKalb Police for Safety Event
The Northern Illinois University Autism Caregiver Group partners with the DeKalb Police Department on February…
Air Force parents choose how to care for their children, not commanders, service says
The Air Force said Monday it will let Airmen, not commanders, decide who in their…
Bay City focuses on youth and families with over $1 million in ARPA funding
BAY CITY, MI — Bay City officials lobbied this month to dedicate a portion of…
Oaklands Community Association raises funds for new child care centers
A local community association is looking for help to open new child care centers in…
WATCH: Woman shares important technique to ‘look hard’ in case your child gets lost
A Tik Tok user has shared some incredibly important tips for parents and caregivers, in…
The most important wellness programs, according to workers | Multimedia
Most people are familiar with health and retirement plans offered by their employers, but when…
Susan Elkington: Investing in early learning is key to easing pandemic pain
These statistics struck me: 3.5 million mothers with school-aged children lost their jobs, took furloughs,…
Norma Lynn (Jones) Kay | News, Sports, Jobs
1946 – 2022 Norma Lynn (Jones) Kay, 76, of Orem, Utah,…
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Mitigating the Criminalization of Black Children with Federal Aid
By Tiffany Ferrette and Whitney Bunts Black History Month is a time to reflect on…
Mandel JCC introduces infant care into early childhood services | Local News
The Mandel Jewish Community Center in Beachwood has launched a new year-round childcare program open…
Queens Legislature Introduces Legislation To Provide Skills Training For Caregivers Of Children With Developmental Disabilities – QNS.com
Congresswoman Grace Meng recently introduced a bipartisan bill that would provide access to caregiver skills…
Maine Voices: Now is not the time to stop masking up at school
We are writing on behalf of the Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics,…
House Democrats Release Supplementary Budget Proposal to Move Washington Beyond Pandemic – The State of Reform
The House Democratic budget framers unveiled their $65 billion supplemental operating budget proposal today at…
Closure of Honolulu’s preschools will worsen early education shortage, advocates say
For nearly four decades, the Seagull Schools Early Childhood Education Center has been located at…
Kim Kardashian uses North West’s art to monitor how she’s feeling amid her divorce from Kanye West
In a deeply personal message, Kim previously admitted that her divorce from Kanye was difficult…
The anti-violence program in Little Rock aims for similar success to its efforts in Fort Smith
Restore Hope Arkansas, one of 10 social work programs that recently won a contract from…
Larimer County COVID-19 Data February 20, 2022 – Loveland Reporter-Herald
New cases per 100,000 population in the past seven days: 204 New cases: 19 Total…
Rep. Pattie McCoy: Two approaches to tax relief for Vermonters
This comment is from State Representative Pattie McCoy, R-Poultney, who also represents Ira in the…
Fathers or students: Black men in college often face a choice
Each day involved meticulous planning to give Jakayla time and attention, while Yusuf completed a…
Janice Witherspoon Obituary (1927 – 2022) – Schiller Park, IL
Janice Ruth (Smith) Witherspoon was born on September 12, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan. She passed…
Childcare providers say financial incentives to attract new staff could be a ‘lifeline’
Marianne Barter struggled with the decision to keep Merrimack Valley daycare closed for a snow…
Sonoma County delivers millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Sonoma County reached a major milestone in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic on Friday…
Mardi Gras parades, then and now – Royal Examiner
New Orleans’ Mardi Gras season’s many parades are highlights of the famous Mardi Gras celebration.…
Worthington officials take action on child care shortage – The Globe
WORTHINGTON — Over the past few months, the shortage of child care services has continued…
A glimpse into one of Northeast Ohio’s only on-campus daycares
Tiffany Chandler has a full plate: finishing her associate degree in welding at Lakeland Community…
Child care services reach record highs, outpacing inflation
CHICAGO (NewsNation now) – Many families are feeling the pressure of pandemic shutdowns and shortages,…
Task force wants guardianships included in Florida Patients’ Bill of Rights
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Governor Ron DeSantis wants a “Patients Bill of Rights” that would ensure…
Win-win intergenerational programming for youth and seniors
Intergenerational programming and child care in seniors’ residences and care facilities is a win-win situation…
Child care costs exceed tuition in North Carolina
RALEIGH, NC (WTVD) — Parents across North Carolina are increasingly facing tough decisions as the…
Charlie Crist calls for federal investigation into Florida’s Medicaid mismanagement
Rep. charlie christ urges the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to investigate reports…
How to Create World-Class Early Care and Education in Maine
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set newsroom policies or contribute to…
Giving Thought: Good news for local families with young children
Tamara TormohlenSteve Mundinger Our region has a real preschool problem. There aren’t enough spaces for…
Governor Evers seeks to use part of budget surplus for $150 taxpayer refunds to help with child care
February 16, 2022 7:27 p.m. Job : February 16, 2022 7:27 p.m. Update: February 16,…
New Vocational and Technical Education Program Takes Flight at Vale Middle School
The district used state money to launch the ambitious apprenticeship program that aims to give…
State daycare grants are open on a rolling basis
The state recently launched the Child Care Stabilization Grant program and, through the North Carolina…
As COVID numbers trend down, North Carolina lawmakers are getting a sense of the pandemic’s toll
Kody Kinsley, secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Stress, substance…
CT nursing home residents and staff reflect on difficult pandemic
With COVID in rapid decline, hope is eternal in Duncaster’s retirement community, where social activities…
How to talk to your child about their mental health: Experts offer advice for parents and caregivers
The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on coverage of mental and…
Meals on Wheels offers a little love on Valentine’s Day | News, Sports, Jobs
Cathi McWhirter delivers meals and Valentine’s Day love Monday to Glady’s and…
Midtown Brooklyn Opportunity Site Redevelopment Plan Includes Affordable Apartments and New Park
6:21 p.m. | Tuesday, February 15, 2022It’s a project in Brooklyn Center that’s been discussed…
A Better Wisconsin Together: A Tale of Two Tax Plans, Governor Evers’ Plan Puts More Money in the Pockets of the Middle Class
MADISON, Wis. – Building on the smart investments and careful fiscal management that helped create…
Alabama School Readiness Alliance Pre-K Task Force Seeks Additional $22.5 Million
The Alabama School Readiness Alliance Pre-K Task Force released its Legislative recommendations 2022 for the…
Jessie Webb Obituary (1938 – 2022) – Brownfield, TX
Services for Jessie Runell Hollingsworth Webb will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February…
Briefcases | News, Sports, Jobs
PITTSBURGH First recognized National Bank First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of FNB…
Wolf Administration Implements Doula Care Pilot for Pregnant Women Incarcerated at SCI Muncy
Lead part of the effort to better support pregnant women who are incarcerated as they…
WEDC: Wisconsin Workforce Innovation Grant Will Help YMCA Expand Child Care and Youth Programs in Green County
MONROE, WI. FEB. 14, 2022 – A state Workforce Innovation Grant worth up to $3.7…
Senate OKs plan to expand scholarship program
Senator Elizabeth Stefanics, D-Cerrillos, introduces a bill at the Roundhouse in 2021. She is one…
Senate to vote on New Jersey school funding formula study
TRENTON-A Invoice slated for a vote Monday in the state Senate would establish a task…
Call to strengthen support for students with special needs and their parents
SINGAPORE — Support for students with special needs has grown in recent years, but there…
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Governor Cooper announces more than $335 million distributed to more than 3,900 child care centers through Child Care Stabilization Grants — Neuse News
Governor Cooper visited a Goldsboro daycare that received funding and encouraged other facilities to apply…
more than a homeless shelter
One of Switchpoint’s goals is to be the slight change in the lives of those…
Maltby Center urges parents and carers to let children speak out after a traumatic event
Breadcrumb Links News Local News Publication date : February 12, 2022 • 8 hours ago…
Regional child care job fair aims to hire hundreds of workers – Press and guide
A critical shortage of child care workers in Southeast Michigan has created a need to…
Loveland is looking to buy the New Vision building for a daycare center – Loveland Reporter-Herald
The City of Loveland is seeking to purchase the current New Vision Charter School and…
Universal kindergarten is coming. Will it be high quality?
Should preschool classes be limited to 16 children? Should teachers have a bachelor’s degree? Should…
SC lawmakers want to make it easier for caregivers to access a child’s birth certificate
COLUMBIA, SC (WSPA) — South Carolina lawmakers have introduced a bill that would streamline the…
Professor Falk Roopnarine leads an international discussion on the benefits of childhood play
Born into poverty in Guyana, a country roughly the size of Idaho in northeastern South…
Middlesex United Way 2-1-1 service one-stop connection to local resources
MIDDLETOWN — An essential part of United Way of Middlesex The work to ensure the…
Kids wearing face masks led to fewer daycare closures
Children wearing face masks in daycares and schools continued to be a hotly debated topic…
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Marine Corps will add 1 week to authorized secondary caregiver leave
The Marine Corps will soon allow secondary caregivers to take three weeks off after the…
Governor Mills: Maine is strong and getting stronger
Governor Mills announces that she will “return” half of the budget surplus to the people…
Daycare center mistakenly included in state COVID-19 cluster report | Education
GREENSBORO — Public health officials incorrectly included a Greensboro daycare center in their Feb. 1…
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Families of incarcerated parents revamp their homes
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – When a parent or caregiver goes to jail, children also pay…
Jill Biden Highlights Federal Support For Minnesota Child Care During Pandemic – Twin Cities
First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra visited…
Staff shortages hit local child care programs
Because custodial staff is so hard to find, we have fewer services to offer… EL…
The 10 worst parents, according to Reddit
The concept behind 90 day fiance is the one that often leads to difficult situations.…
Grand Prairie TX warms to idea of licensed child care
fort worth With child care and seating dwindling and a growing number of parents seeking…
Tax breaks for carers of elderly parents | Characteristics
Dear wise senior, Do you know of any tax breaks for family caregivers? I help…
$479 million in federal COVID relief: RivCo revises spending plan
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday authorized changes to the interim…
The $8,000 Child Tax Credit Many Parents May Not Know
Most American families with children are familiar with the federal child tax credit, as the…
Global Childcare Services Market Report 2022
Leading companies in the child care services market include Bright Horizons Family Solutions, KinderCare Education,…
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NDEE Reports on Lead Levels in Nebraska Schools and Daycares
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – For the vast majority of schools and daycares in Nebraska, the…
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Forming Ventura County Advisory Board | Good for Santa Barbara
Posted on February 7, 2022 | 2:37 p.m. The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation (TBCF), headquartered…
Grant helps Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy expand care | School News
GALVESTON — The Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy (LCELA) will expand services and open more…
🌱 Safer Streets Walk + $20,000 Missing Man Reward
Get up, Mobile! Here’s everything you need to know to get your Monday off to…
COVID-19 stress and disruption wreaks havoc on multi-child families, study finds
WATERLOO, Ontario (StudyFinds.org) – COVID-19 has upended countless lives around the world and is still…
Family leave helps my employees and my business
Running a daycare and learning center for 130 children makes me hyper aware of the…
‘Who is going to babysit their children?’: Shortage of childcare staff drastically reduces access – Salisbury Post
SALISBURY — Local child care centers face staffing shortages, long waiting lists, aid that will…
Minnesota leaders debate how to tackle the state’s historic labor shortage
Minnesota’s economy is rebounding from COVID-19, but its recovery is still missing a key ingredient:…
$70 Million in Grants Available for New York Child Care Programs | Local News | Auburn, NY | Auburnpub.com
A total of $70 million in grants is available to help address child care gaps…
We need help, parents say. Why is it so hard to find daycare in New Jersey?
When the pandemic hit nearly two years ago, Toni Bolton was working as an office…
Childcare costs are rising, leaving parents with fewer options, and it’s costing Texan taxpayers billions of dollars
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The COVID-19 pandemic has created more problems with the child care…
Harrisburg daycare deals with weather and staffing issues
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Anticipating the freezing weather on Friday, several schools have changed their…
Resilience in children – GREAT BEND TRIBUNE
I’ve shared before that resilience is the ability to face life’s difficulties and recover from…
10 cents per meal | News, Sports, Jobs
Applications are open for the “10 Cents a Meal for Michigan Children and Farms”. The…
Manitoba triples the number of children eligible for subsidized child care spaces
Manitoba is expanding eligibility for its child care subsidy program to reduce out-of-pocket costs by…