Richmond girl writes book to inspire other children to be more confident - how awesome is that?! 

Check out this helpful VDH Resource on breast feeding friendly centers.

Find Breastfeeding Friendly child care programs and work places HERE!

Last month Governor Northam launched the Return to Earn Grant Program to support small businesses with their post-pandemic hiring needs. Through this initiative, Virginia's local workforce development boards will match up to $500 that a qualifying small business pays directly to a new employee in the form of a hiring bonus. Childcare businesses are not required to match. 

As funding begins, we want to ensure that child care businesses are made aware of this resource and have the opportunity to apply if interested. More information about which specific businesses and employees are eligible is available here. Interested small businesses should contact their local workforce development board to learn more and can find the best point of contact.

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