Children's Council In-Person Meeting

November 13, 2024 from 8:30-10:00am

440 Fashion Way, Burlington (east of the Children's Museum in the old Carter's space)

Spotlight Topic: Advocacy

Join us as we learn about the advocacy priorities of early childhood development organizations and weigh in on the Children's Council priorities!

Council news will be shared and we will have time during the last portion of the meeting to provide updates and share resources.

Monthly reminder to submit events to Bright by Text!

Here's your monthly reminder to sent information through Bright By Text! To submit a request for a text message, please submit a request at least one week in advance. Messages are a maximum of 140 characters and will be sent in English and Spanish. Messages can be sent to specific age ranges from prenatal through age 8, and to specific zip codes in Skagit County. Complete the form HERE!

Help Me Grow Update

The Skagit County Help Me Grow Navigator Report for January to September 2024 highlights the demographics and needs of families accessing resources through the Help Me Grow Skagit Family Resource Navigator. This, and other information, helps us learn about the needs of families who reach out the HMG as well as who we are serving and who we are missing. This information helps shape outreach efforts and systems building. Take a look at this snapshot below.

*Thanks to Stacey Anderson, the Data & Analysis Lead with the Children's Council for creating this infographic!

THIS WEEKEND!

**Please share with families you work with!**

A fun and free event for the whole family!

Join the fun at Full STEAM Ahead on November 2nd from 10am - 2pm next to the Children's Museum, at the old Carter's store space. Explore interactive Science, Technology, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities and learn about local resources for families with Help Me Grow Skagit!

(*Note: the link to the event page is connected to the image. Here is the link: https://www.skagitchildrensmuseum.net/events/full-steam-ahead/)

Articles and Graphics for Newsletters and Social Media

Vroom Tip #553

Suggested age 0-12 months

Building Brains!

When you try to understand what your child is telling you and then respond, you’re having a back-and-forth conversation. This is one of the most important ways you can build on and extend their learning. It’s a big step to help them become a lifelong learner.

Try it at mealtime!

Child Bereavement

If you've lost a loved one, helping young children understand and cope with that loss can be challenging. Children between the ages of 2-4 may not grasp the permanence of death, but they still experience grief and need support. Here are some ways to provide comfort and create a sense of security during this difficult time. Learn more about grief supports here: https://unitedgeneral.org/rooted/#resources

Help Me Grow Skagit

Bright By Text

Because kids don't come with instructions

Receive text messages to help you in your parenting journey. We cover it all: tantrums, nutrition, brain-building activities, local events and happenings, and much more!

Messages are timed to your child's age, from pregnancy through age 8.

Children's Council of Skagit County | www.childrenscouncilofskagitcounty.com