Jessica,


Last week, Governor Lamont signed an Executive Order establishing a Blue-Ribbon Panel on Child Care. The panel will be tasked with developing a five year strategic plan that addresses child care affordability, educator compensation, and workforce shortages.


All Our Kin's CEO Jessica Sager has been selected to join the panel alongside 21 representatives from business, government and the child care sector. We look forward to partnering with others to ensure that the needs and experiences of family child care educators are reflected in the final strategic plan.


Look out for opportunities to share your expertise with the panel in future newsletters!


In Community,

The All Our Kin Team


Offerings

Space Together

Network Meeting


In honor of National Nutrition Month, join us on March 28 to discuss the importance of good nutrition and how to implement healthy eating practices in your programs.


To attend, please email Stamfordnorwalk@allourkin.org or jessicap@allourkin.org; or call (203) 800-8386

CDA Course

Grow Your Career in Early Childhood Education!


All Our Kin will be offering a Child Development Associate (CDA) course beginning in May! This is a ten month course that will be held partly in-person at our New Haven office, and online.


To learn more about CDA benefits, requirements, commitments, policies and more, sign up to attend information sessions either on March 28 or April 4.

CLICK HERE

Mental Wellness Series

Circle of Security


Our Mental Wellness series continues next month with Circle of Security! By the end of this eight-week learning experience, you will gain insight on how to promote secure attachment with the children in your care, and understand what their emotions and behaviors communicate.

VIEW WORKSHOP DATES

National Reading Month

The Whole Book Approach


Discover the difference between reading to children and reading with children. The Whole Book Approach was developed by former Carle educator Megan Dowd Lambert, author of Reading Picture Books With Children. Her work helps adults create an active, discussion-based reading experience for children that builds observation and critical-thinking skills.


Presented by our friends at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.

REGISTER HERE

Raise Your Voice

Child Care for Connecticut's Future (CCfCF) Stakeholder Meeting


Do you have ideas that can transform Connecticut’s child care system? Save the date for CCfCF's next stakeholder meeting on April 19. Make your voice heard!

REGISTER HERE

Resource

Round 2

OEC Wage Supports


Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for a second round of OEC wage support! All applications are due by March 31 to receive a 25 percent bonus. If you did not receive an application by email, contact childcarefunding@ctunitedway.org for assistance.


Check out this webinar to learn how to access and complete the registry.

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Contact:

Bridgeport: Bridgeport@allourkin.org; 203-392-4574

New Haven: NewHaven@allourkin.org; 203-301-8473

Stamford/Norwalk: StamfordNorwalk@allourkin.org; 203-690-9726  

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