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At-A-Glance
May 15, 2020
A quick look at what's happening!
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Child Care Aware of NH Updates
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Southern New Hampshire Services
Will be Closed for Memorial Day
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Child Care Aware of NH, powered by Southern New Hampshire Services will be closed Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of President's Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
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The Child Care Search Magnet is a resource that businesses and organizations can use to support their employees in finding child care. Including hospitals, grocery stores and other essential employers.
By adding the Child Care Search Magnet to a businesses human resource materials, they will be linking their employees to Child Care Aware of NH website. In response, Child Care Aware of NH will be able to provide their employees with FREE and confidential child care referrals that are tailored to fit a family’s individual needs. Additionally, we will provide families with consumer education to assist them in choosing a quality child care program.
Please check out our flyers below and distribute as appropriate.
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CCAoNH has created a NEW Facebook group!
Business Management Practices
for Center Directors and Administrators
This group will provide a forum for Center Directors and Administration to be able to share ideas and seek solutions to business management concerns. It will be limited to those in these roles, as requested by members of the Early Childhood Field.
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Looking for Temporary Staff
for your Emergency Child Care Program
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Things to Remember:
- If an individual's qualifications do not meet licensing regulations, the program can reach out to Child Care Licensing at ccluoffice@dhhs.nh.gov for possible approval during this State of Emergency. Please include their name, any coursework and experience working with children when making your request.
- It is the program's responsibility when using or contacting any of these individuals to assess their qualifications and determine whether the individual is a good fit for your program.
- The information presented does not constitute an endorsement by CCAoNH of any child care program or person or the services they offer. Relying on information contained on the list is done at one’s own risk.
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Looking for Temporary Work During COVID-19
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Are looking for temporary work during the COVID-19 pandemic? Go to our website, fill out the form and get your name on a list that programs can search for temporary employees and families can view to find an alternative child care option.
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Families Seeking Referrals
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CCAoNH was charged with collecting information on the pulse of early childhood and afterschool programs. We are tracking the status of programs that are opened, closed, reopening and the number of vacancies available. If you know of families that are seeking child care during this pandemic due to programs closing, please refer the families to Child Care Aware of NH at (603) 578-1386 ext. 2531.
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Do you have a NH Professional Registry Account?
If so, now is a great time to update all your information. Log into your account and make sure that you have a completed profile including your employment history, phone and email.
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"Starting the Conversation"...
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Announcing Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education
In this blog post, the President and Chief Executive Officer of NAEYC shares information on NAEYC’s Position Statement, “Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education”
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Professional Development Opportunities
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Online CCAoNH Collaboratives
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Child Care Aware of NH powered by Southern New Hampshire Services is excited to be hosting online collaboratives.
Click
here
or on the flyer for more details.
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Check Out Our Newest Collaborative!
Early Childhood Leadership Collaborative: Promoting the Pyramid Model in Early Childhood Settings
Click
here
or on the flyer for more details.
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Child Care Aware of NH will be offering several trainings online via Zoom.
Click
here
or on the flyer for more information.
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Community of Practice:
Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs
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Child Care Aware of New Hampshire would like to invite child care directors or administrators to the Community of Practice: Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs. This is a unique opportunity for your program to participate in a training series created by the National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance to promote stronger business practices. This Community of Practice (CoP) will provide an opportunity for participants to build knowledge, share ideas and develop a common understanding around business practices. It is strongly encouraged that you register and attend all 4 sessions, which will be offered in an online format to support Directors and Administrators from across New Hampshire.
Thursday, May 21, 2020, 6:15-9:15 pm
Thursday, June 4, 2020, 6:15-9:15 pm
Thursday, June 18, 2020, 6:15-9:15 pm
Thursday, July 2, 2020, 6:15-9:15 pm
Please note, that priority registration will be given to those that attended the Community of Practice: Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs Information Session.
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May 2020 Has Many Monthly Observances!
During May, participate in several different nutrition, health and safety awareness topics. Click on the links below to visit a variety of health and safety topics! #NationalSafetyCouncil
- Clean Air Month, American Lung Association: lungusa.org
- Trauma Awareness Month, American Trauma Society: amtrauma.org
- National Water Safety Month, Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, National Recreation & Parks Association, American Red Cross and World Waterpark Association: nationalwatersafetymonth.org
- National Child Passenger Safety Technician Month, Safe Kids Worldwide: safekids.org
- Healthy Vision Month, National Eye Institute: nei.nih.gov
- Mental Health Month, Mental Health America: mentalhealthamerica.net
- Better Hearing Month, American Academy of Audiology: audiology.org
- Building Safety Month, International Code Council: icc-foundation.org
- Global Youth Traffic Safety Month, National Organizations for Youth Safety: noyos.org
May has a few weekly observances too:
- May 16-20 - National Safe Boating Week, National Safe Boating Council: safeboatingcampaign.com
- May 17-23 - EMS Week, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians: naemt.org
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Below, please find a new
Family Well-Being Guid
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and corresponding cover letter from Joe Ribsam, the Director of DCYF.
If there is a suspicion of child abuse and neglect, individuals are required to report this, as outlined in the Guide. We must also recognize that children, youth, and families are understandably stressed during these uncertain times, and by connecting them to the many available resources we can strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment and improve family well-being. During this unprecedented time, it is all of our responsibility to facilitate connections for families under stress.
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Emergency Child Care Program Application Update: 5/11/2020
There is an updated application for Emergency Child Care Programs (ECCP). Programs that are currently operating as ECCPs do not need to reapply.
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Reopening Guidelines from the Center for Disease Control
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has created three (3) new Guides for reopening after closing due to the COVID-19 crisis. These guides include child care providers, school, day camps, small business and employers. The CDC also created a guide for child care programs that have remained open.
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Child Care Aware of America Resource
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Resources to Share With Families
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Share These NAEYC Articles with Families
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National Endangered Species Day
May 19, 2020 is National Endangered Species Day. Share these ideas with families:
- Go on a nature walk see if you can spot animals that make their homes near you.
- Go to the zoo to see exotic and endangered wildlife. Click here for a guide to New England Zoos.
- Read a book about endangered animals. Click here to view Popular Endangered Animal Books from Good Reads.
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Other Early Childhood News & Updates
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School/Child Care Immunization Requirements
The NH Immunization Program (NHIP) has received questions about school and child care immunization requirements in light of the current coronavirus pandemic.
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"Ask Me Anything"
with Angèle Sancho Passe Training Opportunity
TOPIC: Transitioning from Digital PreK to Kindergarten Classrooms: Preparing Children, Families, and Educators
Join Redleaf Press and Angèle Sancho Passe, author of
Is Everybody Ready for Kindergarten?
for an "Ask Me Anything" webinar.
Angèle will be available to answer questions and address concerns about transitioning from a virtual preschool experience to a kindergarten classroom.
Can't join live? This webinar will be recorded and sent to everyone who registers.
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ACROSS NH Training Opportunity
ACROSS NH is having the amazing Matthew Emerzian from Every Monday Matters deliver a workshop on May 19, 2020. The topic is
Finding Normal in Not-So-Normal Times.
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May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize that we can each play a part in enhancing the lives of children and youth in foster care. This started in 1988 to recognize and show appreciation to all foster parents across the nation.
If you are considering becoming a foster parent in New Hampshire, you can visit the website below for more information and get answers to many questions you may have about the process.
Contact Information:
Phone Number: 1- 603-271-4711
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Child Care Aware of NH Contact Information
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Need Help? Support? Call our Training and TA Lines!
Main Toll Free Line: 1-855-393-1731
Bilingual Support Line: 1-855-393-1731 x 2528
Regional Outreach Offices: Training & TA/Help Lines:
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Southern/Main Regional Office:
Concord Regional Office:
Eastern Regional Office:
Western Regional Office:
Northern Regional Office:
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(603) 578-1386, x 2532
(603) 227-6383
(603) 578-1386, x 2532
(603) 903-0830
(603) 323-7091 or (603) 752-1327
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We hope you've enjoyed this edition of At-A-Glance. Look for future editions on the 15th of the month! Items for submission for At-A-Glance must be sent to
outreach2ccrr@snhs.org
before the 7th of each month with the subject line "At-A-Glance".
Child Care Aware of New Hampshire also offers FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Child Care Resource and Referral Services (CCR&R) to families and early childhood professionals. Please feel free to refer families seeking care to 1-855-393-1731.
Copyright © 2020 All Rights Reserved.
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The preparation of this email was financed under a Contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services,
Division of Economic and Housing Stability
, Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and the US Department of Health and Human Services.
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