Edition #14

To all the dads, fathers, grandfathers, father figures, step-fathers, foster-fathers, mentors coaches and role models out there -

Happy Father's Day!

Juneteenth Celebrations in Central VA

For Parents:

Early Learning Nation: As summer begins, create opportunities to slow down, be present, and reclaim wonder

Inc.Com: Kids who do chores are more successful adults. Science is on your side!

VPM: 5 engaging questions to discover your child's thinking

The Washington Post: Why kids love building forts and why experts say they might need them more than ever

Have Fun:

Science alert: 5 space and astronomy activities you can do from home

Sesame Street Read Along Series: We're different, we're the same

Kids bored at home? Fun and educational ways to pass the time

30 Seconds.com: 7 reasons why kids climbing up the slide is important

Let's Read:

Chesterfield Library: Some libraries are open and curbside pick up is available. Check out the schedule here

Black Lives Matter Instructional Library: Click on each book to hear a Read-Aloud.

“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song.”

Pam Brown

(Click the video above!)

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 list that you need staff or post if you are looking for work. There are 300+ 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.

Facebook:

Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond

Ch esterfield PDG

RVA Basics

ChildSavers CDS provider page- Join over 300 of your peers!