The Family Engaged Developmental Screening and Monitoring Program, offered by Help Me Grow Kentucky (HMGKY) and Child Care Aware’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” is designed to build parent and staff understanding of healthy child development, support services available in the community, and how both are important to improving children’s outcomes and ongoing success.

The benefits of participation are:

• It is an opportunity for family engagement; staff and parents work together to help the children reach age-appropriate milestones.
• The focus on including the social-emotional screen provides a better understanding of overall development.
• New simplified onboarding videos streamline the process.
• The ASQ® screening tool, used by HMGKY, has been approved by KY ALL STARS.
• Centers now have a data system to track:
• Number of screens conducted
• Each child’s progress
• Referrals and outcomes to services
• Gaps/barriers to services
• And more!



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We have exciting news to share with child care providers with expired CDAs! Check out this information from the Division of Child Care about an opportunity to renew your credential.

The Council for Professional Recognition’s Renewal Amnesty program is back for a LIMITED TIME! This program provides an opportunity for anyone with a CDA that has an expiration date as far back as January 1, 2020, to complete the renewal process and make their credential active again!

Check out the Renewal Procedure Guide for more information:

https://www.cdacouncil.org/storage/documents/Renewal_Procedures_Guides/CDA_Renewal_Guide_final-020419.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawIpwwdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfhNa2SozxEeoXHnhHYqIeUF3S_gm7XtkZ87_nw_Hj38_Rej6phnor9IkA_aem_VSzselMOVoefJIrR0t2J1Q

Eligibility Requirements:

• Expiration date as far back as January 1, 2020
• Must meet all current renewal requirements
• Apply online using Your Council account.

All applications and payments ($125 Renewal fee) must be submitted online by 7/31/2025.

NO EXCEPTIONS OR EXTENSIONS.

The Division of Child Care may pay for your renewal fee if you meet all eligibility requirements, including employment at a regulated child care program for 20 or more hours per week! Reach out to your Child Care Aware PD Coach today to learn how to apply for the CDA-K Minigrant.

Find your PD coach at: https://www.childcareawareky.org/about-child-care-aware/our-staff/?tx_projectscategory=pdc

Allison shares: “I am so excited to be able to offer this much needed service in Breckinridge County! I’m hoping with me being the only certified home open in Breckinridge County that it will encourage others to follow so we can help the working families in this growing community.”

As we have all seen recently, sickness is on the rise once more. One key way to combat common illnesses is to ensure you and the children in your program are washing your hands consistently. Make sure you follow all proper handwashing steps, and wash them frequently! 

View the WKU FCCN Training Calendar for more information and to register. 

Funded through Family Childcare Support Award SC 7362100001482

www.wku.edu/fccn