Dear Jessica,

Today is World Teachers Day — a day celebrating the important role educators play in the lives of children. As the first teachers to our infants and toddlers, we want to take the time to give a special “thank you” for your guidance and active participation in their development.

Learning involves so much more than ABCs and 123s, and your care and knowledge has an immeasurable impact on families and all of us here at All Our Kin. We hope you take this day to celebrate yourselves and the amazing work that you do each and every day!

To ensure that EVERYONE recognizes how critical your work is, we hope you will join us in making your voices heard at the polls! Over the next month we’ll be sharing information and resources to help you prepare and spread the word on voting this election! You can follow us on Facebook for important reminders and updates.

Wishing you a happy and festive fall season,

The All Our Kin Team

Upcoming Offerings

Learn in Nature!

Outdoor Education Workshop Series

All Our Kin’s Outdoor Education Workshop Series begins October 15! This hands-on curriculum is designed to support family child care programs in creating educational experiences that develop children’s relationships with nature, their health and developmental holistic growth.

The first workshop will take place at Silverman Farm and Randalls Farm Preserve in Easton, CT, where we will learn about animal feeding, wildlife preservation, and how to incorporate environmental care practices in your program.

Virtual Educator Panel:

Fostering a Love of Learning

Family child care educators play an essential role in helping children to develop a love of learning that will last a lifetime! Our October 17th FCC Educator Panel will explore the strategies and approaches educators use to foster curiosity, wonder, intuition, inquiry, excitement and creativity in children.

Space Together

Join the Stamford, Norwalk & Danbury network for the next Space Together meeting held on Tuesday, October 25 from 6-8pm. We’ll come together to share opinions, ideas and needs so that All Our Kin can better support you and your programs.

To sign up, please contact Danny Reyes at (203) 690-9726.

Connecticut Voices for Children

Community Budget Forum

Connecticut Voices for Children will hold their 2nd Annual Community Budget Forum on Thursday, October 13th from 6:30pm-8pm to discuss their annual State of Working Connecticut report. All Our Kin family child care educator Shelta Wilson will participate as a panelist during their roundtable discussion.

Get Ready for Election Day

Make Your Voice Count

Election Day is Near!

Make a plan to vote on November 8th.

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Take Action

Child Care For Connecticut’s Future (CCFCF)

Join Child Care for Connecticut’s Future for their monthly stakeholder meeting on October 19 at 6:30pm to discuss the results of the voter survey and legislative priorities.

Watch Live

Election 22 Political Debates

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut and Connecticut Public Radio (CPR) will host a weekly series of political debates between the candidates for Connecticut’s 4th congressional district, Jim Himes and Jayme Stevenson. Tune in on Thursday, October 14th at 8pm to watch the livestream!

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Contact:

Bridgeport: [email protected]; 203-392-4574

Danbury: [email protected]; 203-690-9726

New Haven: [email protected]; 203-301-8473

Stamford/Norwalk: [email protected]; 203-690-9726