Together, we can ensure that our community receives the resources it needs. #ShapeyourFuture START HERE > https://my2020census.gov/
EICLEARINGHOUSE.ORG
Encouraging Bilingual Babies and Toddlers | Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse
CHALLENGINGBEHAVIOR.CBCS.USF.EDU
challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu
Gateways to Opportunity
October 6 at 11:59 AM ·
October 5th was the start of Fire Prevention Week. Fire Safety is important not only at home but also at school. Check out Safe Kids Worldwide for fire resources for educators!
https://www.safekids.org/other-resource/start-safe-fire-resources-educators
IECAM.ILLINOIS.EDU
Sparking Family Engagement in Early Learning Webinar | IECAM
Erikson Institute
October 8 at 11:45 AM ·
The TEC Center at Erikson Institute is excited to offer two new VIRTUAL professional development opportunities for early childhood teachers. Each workshop is $75, and earns attendees 2 PD credits per session. Taking place October 19 and 21, participants will explore topics including STEM and Media Literacy.
Register: https://bit.ly/3nrlt53
Power of Positivity
23 hrs ·
4 KIDS Sake Food Pantry & Enrichment Center
October 23 at 2:06 PM ·
Tomorrow's the big day!
9:00am to 12:00
Lots going on....
1)Will County health department will be there giving out masks and information.
2)Troop 75437 will be giving out candy bags.
3)Com-Ed has just delivered us energy efficient bulbs to give out.
4) We have lots of chips!
5) Let's see if someone goes home a winner with our guests the CEO/Founders Halloween costume.
Of course it's also our big distribution day!
Gateways to Opportunity
October 23 at 9:07 AM ·
Gateways to Opportunity
October 23 at 8:15 AM ·
When do I renew my Great START application?
“Renewal’s” are applications to the Great START Wage Supplement Program, which occur every six months following initial eligibility to the program. Your Renewal Application must be received the 20th of your renewal month. If you received your initial eligibility letter in April of 2020, your application to renew your Great START must be received by the 20th of what month?
KidsMatter
October 21 at 2:54 PM ·
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 27 at 7 P.M.
Guest Speaker, Aaron Weiner, Ph.D., founder of Bridge Forward Group will be hosting a 40-minute virtual discussion about health and wellness during COVID-19.
Please attend by joining us on zoom at https://bit.ly/3nNroBC
We hope to see you there! 🤗 💻
It's that time again! Log on to our next Coffee Chat on November 12th. Join us at a NEW TIME 6:30! You will be glad that you did. We tend to send random prizes to participants. Register with the link below.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1398807899706915852
The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
1 hr ·
Missed us tonight? Join us Saturday, Nov. 21 @ 1pm. We want to hear from you? How do we start setting up policies that are centered around the Family Child Care workforce? Registration Email: conta.cc/2UmVSwK
TED.COM
How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime
Fox Valley United Way
6 hrs ·
We are currently looking for sponsors for our annual Holiday Assistance Program. The goal of this program is to alleviate the financial seasonal burdens for families in our community by not only providing toys but basic necessities for the family.
For local families struggling financially this year, it may seem impossible to meet their most basic needs. Putting food on the table, keeping the lights on, and making ends meet can be a struggle. Our Holiday Assistance Program helps relieve the added stress and worry parents have about providing gifts for their children this holiday season.
Contact Kyla Brittain, Director of Community Engagement at kyla.brittain@foxvalleyunitedway.org
to sponsor a family.
Learn more: https://conta.cc/3nC7Wqf
#LIVEUNITED
Due to new COVID restrictions our CCAP department is operating with limited staff. Although we are still answering the CCAP phone line, the call volume is high. For immediate assistance please emails us at assistance@childcarehelp.com. Thank you.
City of Aurora, IL, Government
Yesterday at 9:52 PM ·
🚨NEW STATEWIDE TIER 3 MITIGATIONS START FRIDAY: With a new wave of COVID-19 surging across Illinois, Governor Pritzker announced today the entire state will be under Tier 3 Mitigations beginning on Friday, November 20 - with a number of areas/industries being placed “on pause” until further notice and others still remaining open, but with additional restrictions.
🛑 “ON PAUSE” BEGINNING FRIDAY:
• Banquet Halls & Event Spaces
• Cultural Institutions (i.e. museums, etc.)
• Casinos and Gaming
• Indoor Fitness Classes
• Indoor Group Sports
• Indoor Recreational Activities
• Offices should work remotely, if possible
• Limit gatherings in your household
⚠️STILL OPEN (SOME ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS):
• Bars and Restaurants (no indoor service)
• Grocery Stores (50% capacity)
• Pharmacies (50% capacity)
• Retail Stores (25% capacity)
• Fitness Centers and Gyms (25% capacity)
• Barbers, Beauty Salons, Personal Care (25% capacity)
• Hotels (limited to registered guests only)
• Critical Infrastructure and Trades
• Manufacturing (with safety guidelines)
• Schools & Day Cares (Local decisions)
For specific details on each category and additional metrics, visit:
https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/restore-illinois-mitigation-plan
These mitigations will be in place (or increased) until a region experiences less than 12 percent test positivity rate for three consecutive days AND greater than 20 percent available intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital bed availability AND declining COVID hospitalizations in 7 out of the last 10 days.
Follow the latest regional metrics at: https://dph.illinois.gov/regionmetrics. Aurora is in Region 8 (Kane and DuPage Counties, Region 7 (Will) and Region 2 (Kendall)
Join us for our first session on Thursday, February 4th from 3:00 to 4:00 pm as we introduce our panel of experts and discuss our plan for starting the racial healing process.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85612048097?pwd=emFJcndLWWxsVVZHV25XZU05UjVTZz09
Meeting ID: 856 1204 8097
Passcode: 757283
#HealingIllinois
Glen Ridge Public Library
February 1 at 1:33 PM ·
February 1 marks the start of Black History Month. Today we pay tribute to The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, the first book featuring an African American child to win the Caldecott Medal for excellence in children’s picture books. Did you know that The Snowy Day is the most checked out book of all time at The New York Public Library! #blackhistorymonth #nypl #ezrajackkeats
Illinois AEYC
Yesterday at 11:39 AM ·
REGISTER TODAY!
Putting it All Together: NAEYC Portfolio Creation
March 10th- 6:00-7:00PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvdu2vqj4pGdz_5tGAz-19UlQK-DdZR_NH
This webinar is recommended for programs that understand the accreditation process and are ready to begin pursuing accreditation but are looking for guidance on the portfolio assembly process.
We ask that if you register and secure a spot, that you attend. Registration is limited to 100.
Illinois AEYC
Yesterday at 10:45 PM ·
Provider Cost of Quality Calculator
The Provider Cost of Quality Calculator (https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/pcqc) is a free web-based tool by the National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance (ECQA Center) that calculates the cost of care based on site-level provider data. It may be used to estimate the costs of COVID-19 supplies and additional staff time; test differential subsidy rates, grants, and other financial supports; and gauge the impact of the supports on different types of early childhood education and care programs, including family child care.
This short brief explains how the Provider Cost of Quality Calculator can help states, territories, and Tribes understand the costs of COVID-19 mitigation practices in early care and education settings and design financial supports that help them stay open (or reopen) to serve children and their families.
For additional information and support, please visit the ECQA Center website (https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/centers/national-center-early-childhood-quality-assurance) or email QualityAssuranceCenter@ecetta.info.
Shared from our friends a the Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development.
Provider Cost of Quality Calculator
The Provider Cost of Quality Calculator (https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/pcqc) is a free web-based tool by the National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance (ECQA Center) that calculates the cost of care based on site-level provider data. It may be used to estimate the costs of COVID-19 supplies and additional staff time; test differential subsidy rates, grants, and other financial supports; and gauge the impact of the supports on different types of early childhood education and care programs, including family child care.
This short brief explains how the Provider Cost of Quality Calculator can help states, territories, and Tribes understand the costs of COVID-19 mitigation practices in early care and education settings and design financial supports that help them stay open (or reopen) to serve children and their families.
For additional information and support, please visit the ECQA Center website (https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/centers/national-center-early-childhood-quality-assurance) or email QualityAssuranceCenter@ecetta.info.
Shared from our friends a the Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development.
Money Saving Mom
Yesterday at 6:30 AM ·
Love this!
📸 becoming minimalist
ILLINOISEARLYLEARNING.ORG
Early Intervention: Resources for Families, Childcare, and Early Childhood Teachers | Illinois Early Learning Project
Jill Andrews shared a link to the group: ILLINOIS CHILD CARE IN CRISIS.
February 3 at 8:42 AM ·
Every ECE provider should have a working relationship with their early intervention agency. We are the first line of defense in identifying children who have developmental delays and need additional services.
Jill Andrews shared a link to the group: ILLINOIS CHILD CARE IN CRISIS.
February 3 at 8:42 AM ·
Every ECE provider should have a working relationship with their early intervention agency. We are the first line of defense in identifying children who have developmental delays and need additional services.
