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How are child care programs updating and improving their existing facilities or building new facilities? Learn how some state, local, and tribal initiatives have used innovative strategies to address these challenges from this Bipartisan Policy Center brief: https://buff.ly/3skwzA3

The Senate Aging Committee wants to hear from people about their experiences with assisted living facilities, especially the quality and cost of care. Please help the committee understand the situation and what needs to change by going here: https://lnkd.in/gNBap9H8 Under "share your assisted living experience," describe the unique details of your situation so senators understand the diversity of issues people are facing.

The US Senate Special Committee on Aging recently held a hearing focusing on Assisted Living. The full hearing is available here: https://lnkd.in/e6zJ4CSz Following the expert testimony, the Senators are looking for feedback from citizens who have had a loved one at an assisted living, either currently or in the past. They are asking for experiences, specifically: What has/had your experience been as a family member/ those paying the Assisted Living facility bill? What promises (of care, etc.) were made by the facility and are/were these being upheld? What has your personal experience been overall – share the ‘true cost’ of your assisted living experience (financial, emotional, social, etc.) The link to submit comments is here: https://lnkd.in/eGS4i3QA This website will be open to receive responses only until February 1, 2024 (this Thursday), so this is time sensitive.

As U.S. Commerce Secretary puts it - access to affordable, quality childcare is not just a social issue but also a business issue, a productivity issue. The Boston Consulting Group’s report this year highlights how businesses do better when parents are met with compassion and quality care for their children. Until a variety of quality yet affordable childcare options are a reality, women will continue to be left out of the workforce or put on a constant & relentless guilt-trip treadmill if they are working from all sides (at work, at home, self-imposed).

The Preserving Access to Home Health Act (S. 2137/H.R. 5159) will protect home health access for our older constituents and individuals living with disabilities. Urge your lawmakers to support this vital legislation: https://ow.ly/Pzks50RNKlH

Child health assessments 📅12 March | 🕙10am - 3.30pm | 💻Teams Medical Advisers must conduct thorough child health assessments and prepare adoption medical reports for looked after children. Join our course to learn how! https://ow.ly/9ZbT50QvNn3

Groundwork Ohio is excited to share The Family Voices Project Report. Parenting is difficult and Ohio’s families are experiencing stress as they navigate many barriers to support their children and themselves.   ‼️Nearly 1 in 3 respondents reported experiencing high stress related to parenting. ‼️Most parents (95%) are working and 27% of single parent reported working more than 1 job. ‼️Almost 60% of respondents felt that their current child care was not affordable. These barriers limit access to quality health care and early learning experiences for their children, who have increasing unmet behavioral and developmental needs. ‼️More than 1 in 3 respondents reported difficulty finding child care. ‼️Nearly 1 in 5 parents reporting missing a well child check up and 20% of parents reported their child was not able to access timely care when they were sick. ‼️More than 40% of respondents reported that they had concerns about their child’s development and almost half expressed concerns with their child’s behavior. Thank you to our partners at the RAPID Survey Project. This report highlights the numerous and complex challenges families are experiencing in Ohio. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gCNn_ft8

A Care Map is a visual representation of the supports, community interactions, and social determinants that play a role in a patient's health and well-being. Our Care Map feature, piloted at the Hospital for Sick Children, helps parents coordinate care, identifies parental priorities of care, and improves understanding of what it is like to care for a child with medical complexity. Find out more here: https://shorturl.at/sXDK4

Comprehensive access to a person’s health and social care history is a game-changer. My Care Record offers secure, instant access to such vital information, facilitating better informed clinical decisions. Learn about how we’re making this possible at https://lnkd.in/eSip_X4h

When your aging parents are ill or hospitalized, they are at their most vulnerable. They may be disoriented, in pain, or unable to communicate effectively. This is where your role as an advocate becomes vital. Be their voice, ensure they receive the care and respect they deserve, and safeguard their rights and well-being. For more in-depth tips read this week’s blog at https://wp.me/pfhvi0-Ti