A Time for Gratitude
“It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.”
-Germany Kent
It may seem a little funny to say that this is a time for gratitude when we are in the midst of a pandemic. We know that people have lost loved ones, lost jobs,
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lost their sense of normal. And, yet, there is so much to be grateful for at Hively. We have the privilege of accompanying families while they navigate the complexities of life. We help parents find and pay for child care. We help families get tangible resources like food and diapers. We provide support and guidance when families are in crisis. And since March, we've seen a dramatic increase in the number of kids and families who need assistance and the degree to which they need our support!
Thankfully, we have amazing investors! Whether you've given a box of diapers, a warm coat, food or a financial contribution, you have invested in the well-being of the families right here in your community. Hunger is here. Poverty is here. Depression and anxiety and fear are here and you are helping us respond. We are so grateful that you are ready and willing to help!
I really appreciate every one of you who has donated, volunteered, offered to help in whatever ways we need, all in the midst of the worst pandemic of our lifetimes. I appreciate your sensitivity to the needs and the confidence you have in Hively to address them. YOU are the reason I am grateful! And so many of you continue to ask what else do you need, how can I help?
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WHAT IS GOING ON AT HIVELY? |
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November 1st - November 30th
November 1st we kicked off our 30-day Gratitude Project! Each day, during the month of November, Hively will feature one person or group/family and what they are grateful for on our social media platforms! We know that gratitude is not only good for the soul, it is great for our mental and physical health as well! Check out who we featured this week, by clicking below!
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At Hively, we believe that everyone should have the resources and support they need to feel supported, cared for, and able to thrive.
We help parents find and pay for quality child care, we provide parent education and support to ensure that children get the best start possible, we provide guidance and training for people interested in building sustainable, high quality child care businesses and we help adults and children through challenging life situations.
The services we provide give every child in our community a chance to grow up safe, happy, and healthy
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How can you help? An investment of...
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$25 can provide a box of diapers to make sure that a child's bottom stays dry
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$50 can provide warm clothes for a single mom with two kids
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$75 can prepare 5 kids for Kindergarten by providing books and other literacy materials
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$100 can provide mental health screening for a teen experiencing anxiety or depression
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$250 can provide education and training for 25 parents to allow them to get the resources they need to thrive
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$1000 ENSURES that Hively can continue to strengthen and support family every day.
The services we provide helps towards every child in OUR community a chance to grow up safe, happy and healthy.
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Imagine if you didn’t have child care. How would you go to work and pay your bills, or put food on your table? ? What about the bus driver who gets you to work every day, or the person who provides you critical services? What if they didn’t have child care? Child care matters, and it is essential to our community. Child care is essential.
Hively is proud to partner with Children's Council in spreading the word: without child care, our communities don’t work. Visit our Facebook Page to learn more about our child care campaign and help us spread this very important message. Creative content by UndergroundAgency.com
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choosing Hively as your charity of choice!
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Public Health Guidelines:
COVID-19 Health Screening at Child Care Programs
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Your child’s program will check your child for exposure and symptoms of COVID-19 every day when they arrive.
Click below to read current information on what you can expect in your child care program.
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Parent Cafe: Save the Date!
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November 23rd
6:30PM - 7:30PM
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With so many challenges and responsibilities to be met it is hard to take time out and care for yourself. Taking time to reflect on your health not only strengthens your relationship with your family, but you’ll feel better too!
Parent Cafés are an opportunity for parents, grandparents, and caregivers to engage in a group discussion and discuss the victories and challenges of raising a family. Participants will share tips, and learn ways to strengthen their own families through peer-to-peer learning and conversation.
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For our Child Care Providers |
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Alameda County
Child Care Provider Survey
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ATTENTION:
Family Child Care Providers
and
Child Care Centers
The Alameda County Early Care and Education Program Local Planning Council and First 5 Alameda County are conducting a Child Care Needs Assessment, which is required by the state and due December 2020. The report provides data on the county’s demographic information and child care supply, demand, and costs as well as family and child care provider needs. We will share the report with the ECE field, including providers, policy makers, advocates, philanthropists, and more.
In order to understand capacity and rates during the midst of COVID-19, we know that you know best! This data is extremely important because it allows us to advocate for resources.
Please fill out the survey by November 20th.
- Only fill out this survey for sites in Alameda County.
- ONE RESPONSE PER SITE. In order to get accurate information, please fill out the form for each site even if they are currently closed. If you are a multi-site operator, please complete the survey for each site.
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If you operate more than 4 sites, please email anna.miera@first5alameda.org for instructions on how to fill out the survey.
Complete the survey for the chance to win a $100 gift card!
Ten providers will be randomly selected for completing the survey.
Take the survey, by clicking below!
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Hively Listening Sessions |
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Fridays
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Join us for our weekly Listening Session where you can connect with Hively staff and other child care providers! Join us for an open conversation about your needs, challenges, and how we can partner with you. |
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Wednesdays
1:00PM - 1:30PM
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Join us for our weekly child care provider Book Club! Child care providers are invited to join Hively staff and guest readers as we share our children's book library with you! Each week we will read a new book, and each child care provider who participates will receive a copy of the book! Build your book library and the tools to implement them into your child care program! |
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Upcoming Virtual Training at Hively! |
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Until further notice,
Hively will be hosting all
training virtually.
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CHILD CARE PROVIDERS!
Wednesdays
Hively Book Club
1:00PM - 1.30PM
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CHILD CARE PROVIDERS!
Fridays
Child Care Provider
Listening Session
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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CHILD CARE PROVIDERS!
November 17th
Calming Strategies for Young Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic
6:30PM - 8.00PM
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PARENTS!
November 23rd
Social Vitality Parent Cafe
6:30PM - 7.30PM
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Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Hively Heroes, we have raised over $250,000 and received over $175,000 in in-kind donations (diapers, books, personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies, and food) for the Hively Community Fund!
Every day, because of YOU, we are able to care for children and families in our community. We are able to be the safety net they so desperately need. Thank you!
You can be a Hively Hero! Donate today!
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