Governor Northam thanks all of Virginia's teachers !

Resilience Week Continues!

Beyond Breath: FREE breath and meditation workshops. Many days and times available. Register here

Resilience film recommendations for kids

Local Events:

ChamberRVA and The Community Foundation host a town hall: "Corporate Social Responsibility", May 8, 10-11 a.m.

Many local farmers markets are doing drive through pick up starting this Saturday with pre-orders on line. Find a local market near you.

Helping Children Cope:

St. Jude: Toolkit-Helping kids understand COVID-19

CDC: Parents supporting childern during COVID-19

How to help anxious kids who feel isolated and alone right now

Conscious Discipline: Answering children's difficult COVID-19 questions

Wingspan: Al's Pals puppet video series for children during this time

Supporting at Home Learning:

Teachstone: How to support adult/child interactions at home

Teachstone Webinar: Strategies for teachers to support parent/child interactions at home

NAEYC: Asking questions to stretch children's thinking

Harvard: 5 steps to brain-building serve and return

Eutopia: Why some kids are thriving during remote learning

GoNoodle 101 for families-get kids up and moving with fun brain break videos

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a good teacher.

-Temple Grandin

Food and Nutrition Access:

Know someone who needs help with food insecurity? Call Feed More's Hunger Hotline 804-521-2500

ex. 631

Text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 877-877 to find a feeding site near you or search here. These sites are available to all children 0-18 years old.

Need work or looking for workers?

Join the ChildSavers-CDS Facebook page to post your need staff or that you are looking for work. There are almost 150 members now! Let's make these connections!

Attn: Child Care Providers

DSS Licensing Hotline:

1-800-543-7545

Email DSS subsidy questions here

VADSS COVID -19 web page for the latest news and resources.

Update your program status with Child Care Aware of VA

Facebook:

Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond

Ch esterfield PDG

RVA Basics

ChildSavers-CDS for Child Care Providers - Join over 100 of your peers!

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Join The Basics Facebook page for twice daily activities to support The Basics

Check out the Basics in Action page to find some of our partners and the cool stuff they are doing!