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CNN—We stand with many other passionate advocates, including Moms First, The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), in urging you to #askaboutchildcare on June 27. We encourage you to be even more specific and #askaboutchildcareproviders. Please consider: How will you help make careers in child care more sustainable and desirable? #essentialworkforce #bettertogether #useyourvoice

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For Kinship Care Month, we wanted to share a video from the course "Critical Partners for Permanency" on FosteringNC.org. In this video, you'll hear an inspiring story from kinship caregiver Genia as she shares what it takes to be an effective kinship caregiver. Use this link to watch the video: https://lnkd.in/esvPtu97 You can find Critical Partners for Permanency and more on FosteringNC under the "Kinship Care" tab. #KinshipCareMonth #kinshipcare

🏡 Be a part of the discussion: "Talking About Adoption with Your Child." Share strategies that nurture awareness. Guardians and Kinship caregivers are encouraged to attend. Let's grow together! https://hubs.la/Q02z-5zQ0 #AdoptionSupport #HealthyDevelopment

Child Care Aware of America made it easy to say #ThankYouChildCare with a brand-new toolkit. This step-by-step guide includes tips, a simple QR code and sample promotional language so you can invite families and community leaders to thank their providers. https://hubs.li/Q02mpT1h0

In April 2023, FosterWiki published the article "A Little Boy’s Heartbreaking Journey to Adoption," also known as Noah’s Story. You can watch the film based on this touching account here https://lnkd.in/eP67V52z A social worker’s reflection highlights a critical issue: “Children who have already faced trauma and loss are often re-traumatised by unnecessary transitions driven by administrative constraints. The need for trauma-informed care is acknowledged but frequently inadequately implemented. There is a clear failure to fully consider the impact of these moves on the child’s well-being.” #FosterCare #TraumaInformedCare #BrokenAttachments #FosterWiki #AdoptionJourney #ChildProtection #FosterFamily #FosterWikiCampaign

Last month, Beth Syverson, Unraveling Adoption, led a deeply moving panel on Adoption and Suicidality, where adoptees and families shared their powerful stories of survival and loss. 💙 This week, we’re broadening the conversation to Managing Your Child’s Care—for all parents and caregivers! Whether you’re navigating your child’s journey or guiding them toward independence, this panel will give you practical tools to support their growth and confidence. 🌱✨ #oplm #otherparentslikeme #supportgroup#parentsupport #adoptiveparents #adoptee#adopteevoices #speakerpanel #familysupport #safespace #parenting

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲? Like building caregivers' understanding of child development and connecting them to a community-wide grid of resources. To make this possible, Building Our Future’s Smart Beginnings Network partners worked to implement the national 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐌𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰 model in Kenosha. Since 2017, the Smart Beginnings Network has focused on integrating data from developmental screenings to ensure that all children in Kenosha County are screened regularly throughout their first five years. As part of this work, the Network has set year-over-year goals to increase implementation of the ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE. As a result of this work, it's the hope of the Network that more children will receive the services they need to be developmentally on track. When families receive needed services earlier, the likelihood that children will return to being developmentally on track with their peers increases. As we know, data will guide us to where to look, but it's the Network's effective action within our collaborative networks that truly reveals what to do. #SmartBeginnings #EarlyChildhoodEducation #DataDriven #Partnership #BOF #Kenosha #kindergartenreadiness Kenosha Achievement Center

In today’s fast-paced world, old age homes have become vital, offering a family-like environment for the elderly. They address the loneliness many seniors face by providing companionship and social interaction, which is crucial for mental well-being. These homes also offer professional care and medical assistance, ensuring that residents' health needs are met. Safety is a top priority, with features like handrails and emergency systems reducing risks. For families, old age homes relieve the burden of caregiving, allowing for more meaningful visits. By creating personalized care plans, organizing engaging activities, and celebrating special occasions, these homes foster a sense of belonging and community. Open communication with families ensures transparency and trust. Ultimately, old age homes provide not just care, but a dignified, respectful, and loving environment, mirroring the warmth and support of a family. At Snehangan Old Age Home we provide such care. 4o

RETHINKING MOTHERHOOD AS A VERB This article challenges traditional views on motherhood, urging us to see it as an action rather than a fixed identity. Author Angela Garbes emphasizes the collective responsibility of caregiving, advocates for visibility and fair treatment of caregivers, and encourages teaching the next generation to value domestic work. What do you think: What steps can we take to appreciate and support caregivers in our communities? Share your thoughts below! 💬🌟 #CareRevolution #MotherhoodShift https://buff.ly/412SgBi