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⭐Why Wednesdays⭐ When you donate $23 to First3Years, you are changing outcomes for families! In a world where compassion and empathy can reshape lives, the power of giving becomes a beacon of hope. Imagine a community where families in crisis receive the support they need to heal and thrive, neglected infants and toddlers find a safe haven, and policies guiding child welfare prioritize the developmental needs of the youngest among us. This vision becomes a reality through the transformative work of First3Years and our Safe Babies program. Neglect and maltreatment can leave scars that last a lifetime, particularly when experienced during the critical developmental stages of infancy and toddlerhood. The Safe Babies program recognizes the urgent need to address these challenges head-on, aiming to reduce the long-term impacts of neglect, enhance the chances of family reunification, and promote policies that prioritize the developmental well-being of the youngest members of our society. When you donate and join the 1-2-3 Club, you're igniting a chain reaction of positive change. Your support ensures families receive the resources and guidance they need to heal, grow, and flourish. Together, we can build a more compassionate child welfare system that places the developmental needs of infants and toddlers at its core. Join the 1-2-3 Today and Change Lives! https://lnkd.in/dBdx3ucR Follow Our Impact Blog: https://lnkd.in/gSBYBa_m

Check out my blog post. Empowering Single Parents: Unlocking Access to College Education Introduction: Being a single parent and pursuing a college degree simultaneously can be an uphill battle. The challenges are vast, ranging from financial constraints to the lack of affordable childcare options. At our organization, we understand the struggles faced by single parents who aspire to obtain a college degree. We are here to bridge the gap and offer a solution that caters to their unique needs. Like Follow Share Donate Volunteer #newblogpost

Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, about 50 percent of Kentucky was already considered a “childcare desert,” meaning there is more demand for the service than there are available spots, and many childcare teachers and providers were already earning poverty wages, even as strapped parents struggled to afford childcare tuition. "A System on Life Support" highlights a unique grassroots effort in Owensboro, KY determined to find a local fix. This group, the Greater Owensboro Partnership for Early Development (GOPED), is comprised of parents, teachers, community leaders, philanthropists, and business partners with one common goal: to not only keep Kentucky’s shaky childcare infrastructure afloat, but to find local solutions that will strengthen the system – for good. Watch "A System on Life Support: Owensboro's Efforts to Save Childcare" on E2AC from home, for free: https://lnkd.in/eaZXmRn9 #documentaries #documentary #film #nonprofit #nonprofits #impact

Investing in childcare is a two-for-one win. Not only can it support the wellbeing and employment prospects of parents, but good-quality childcare also supports the development of children. That's why we need a universal childcare guarantee so no child is left behind. Alongside an increase in the 3-4 year old funding rate and a workforce strategy, the Government needs to amend childcare eligibility rules to include those groups who are currently excluded from the offer. Namely, single parents living with a disability and single parent carers; parents in training or education, and parents with No Recourse to Public Funds. Countries from Estonia to Ireland and from France to Canada have reformed their childcare systems in recent years. Reforming the UK childcare system isn't just possible, but necessary. You can read more about it on this blog I wrote 👇 Transformation of our childcare sector isn’t just possible, but necessary (savethechildren.org.uk)

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Leaving your child at daycare can be stressful, but with research and legwork, you can find the right care. Recommendations from family or friends, along with government agencies and industry organizations, provide valuable information. In-person visits allow parents to meet care providers, and ask about services, staff training, and emergency procedures. #ChildCare #ParentingTips #DaycareResearch

The need for diapers and baby essentials is urgent. National Diaper Need Awareness Week highlights the vital role of diaper banks like Moms Helping Moms Foundation, founded by Bridget Cutler, 2019 Honoree. As it’s #DiaperNeedsAwarenessWeek, we are shining a light on important diaper need facts 🚼 In the US alone, 5.2 million babies and toddlers under the age of 3 live in poor and low-income families. 🚼 Government safety-net programs do not recognize diapers as a basic need. 🚼 Diapers cannot be obtained with food stamps, and are classified with cigarettes, alcohol and pet food as disallowed purchases. 🚼 Diaper need impacts the physical, mental and economic well-being of children and parents. 🚼 Most childcare centers require parents to provide a day’s supply of disposable diapers (four to six changes per day). Many parents cannot go to work or school if they can’t leave their babies at childcare. 🚼 Infants require up to 12 diapers per day, at a cost of $70 to $80 per month per baby. 🚼 The poorest 20% of Americans who buy diapers spend nearly 14% of their post-tax income on diapers. Source: https://lnkd.in/eAQbg6Hq Moms Helping Moms creates equitable access to diapers and baby supplies, helping 12,000 NJ families provide a safe and healthy start for their children. Go to https://loom.ly/di0BZ5Q to learn how you can help. #TheNationalDiaperBankNetwork #MomsHelpingMomsFoundation #EndDiaperNeed

Last week, we were thrilled to be invited along to COUNCIL FOR WALES OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES CYNGOR CYMREIG Y GWASANAETHAU IEUENCTID GWIRFODDOL to share news of A Good Thing. A huge thank you to everyone who made us feel so welcome, especially those who have gone on to share news about our mission – to send less to landfill and more to a good cause. Wrexham-based charity, The Venture, drew our attention to an interesting article published by PLAY WALES / CHWARAE CYMRU in 2017 titled, 'Resources for playing – providing loose parts to support children’s play'. It highlights the fact that the resourceful nature of charities is longstanding – they've been using no-longer-needed items in creative ways for many years! It's super easy to get involved in the local sharing/circular economy; charities already know what to do with those bits and pieces your business no longer needs. No matter how weird, wonderful or even obscure your 'thing' is, we have no doubt a local charity will snap it up. Here's just one example: https://lnkd.in/e6_gJRMb Thank you, Amanda Everson, for being a huge champion of A Good Thing and opening many doors across Wales. #charityneed #donation #charitydonation #supportlocal #circulareconomy #sharingeconomy #charity #wales

🔍 Do you know what drives The Operation Child Care Project's (OCCP) advocacy? From The Operation Child Care Project's Founder and Executive Director, Kayla Corbitt, "Access to affordable, quality childcare affects everyone, one of the more obvious outcomes of the COVID pandemic. Without access to care, the front-line workers were and still are unable to do their jobs. Teachers are unable to teach, and customer service comes to a halt. Whether you have children or not, you will feel the effects. No one knows this like the military community. Child care is the base of most, if not all, issues that military families face. There is a trickle-down effect that occurs, leading to food insecurity and homelessness. I have seen many programs that treat the symptoms, such as military spouse unemployment and food pantries, but it is time to acknowledge the core issue." Ready to be a part of our mission? Help us amplify the message about our cause. Follow, like, and share our posts and stories. You can also show your support by donating when you shop using PayPal or making a one-time donation. Together, we can make a lasting impact. 💙🌟

🚨New petition for early years settings! 🚨 📢The Education Select Committee has recommended that all early years providers be given a 100% exemption from Business Rates and be zero rated for VAT; to 'recognise the crucial role private and voluntary nurseries have to play in delivering funded childcare. It should help support nursery sustainability and help providers put more resource into other parts of their settings. We think Business Rates for nurseries are grossly unfair'. ‼️ Read more and sign here: https://lnkd.in/etiBDWwg #earlyyearssettings #earlyyears #nurserymanagers #nurseryowners #earlyyearsleaders