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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Learn the Signs. Act Early.

From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act and move. Track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern with the free Milestone Tracker App and a range of other valuable materials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Available in… Continue reading Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Learn the Signs. Act Early.

NC School Age Trauma Resource Series – Section 1: Understanding School Age Trauma

Trauma is quickly becoming a topic of concern in our nation’s school age programs. Research from the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative highlights that over two-thirds of the nation’s youth face at least one traumatic event by the time they turn 16 years old (NCTSI, Understanding Child Trauma, 2015). Data from the National Council on… Continue reading NC School Age Trauma Resource Series – Section 1: Understanding School Age Trauma

COVID-19 Guidance for Providers for Parent Application for Emergency Financial Assistance

Effective April 1, 2020, parents/caregivers who are essential workers and need financial assistance for child care can complete a COVID-19 Parent Application for Financial Assistance for Emergency Child Care (known as “Parent Application”). Families should submit the application to a child care provider that is approved to remain open and is accepting new enrollments from… Continue reading COVID-19 Guidance for Providers for Parent Application for Emergency Financial Assistance

New Yale Study: COVID-19 Transmission in US Child Care Programs

Researchers at Yale University recently released the findings of a survey of 57,335 child care providers in the United States (all 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico). The findings of the survey help illustrate that the child care sector is working hard to support families, but child care providers need significant help… Continue reading New Yale Study: COVID-19 Transmission in US Child Care Programs

Powerful Trauma-Sensitive Practices You Need To Know by Jon Williams

American youth are in the midst of a psychological crisis. From dealing with the pressures of a global pandemic and enduring the stress of racial injustice to coping with the everyday struggles of life, young people in the United States are experiencing an unprecedented amount of personal trauma.

North Carolina Parents Can Apply for $335 Grant To Pay for Virtual Schooling, Child Care Costs

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is now accepting applications for a $335 extra credit initiative for parents and guardians.

7 Keys to Starting a Successful School Age Program

Successful school age care is important for North Carolina to thrive. Afterschool and summer camp programs provide students with a safe avenue to learn, play, and socially develop outside of traditional school hours. Additionally, school age programs are a critical infrastructure resource in times of emergency situations, natural disasters, and public health and safety concerns.… Continue reading 7 Keys to Starting a Successful School Age Program