We are a coalition of organizations, businesses and citizens working to ensure that children enter school healthy, well-cared for and ready to succeed!
Richmond, VA
Joined November 2016
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Happy 100th Children's Book Week! Children’s Book Week originated in the belief that children’s books and literacy are life-changers. #BookWeek100 @EveryChildRead
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We believe all children can be safe, happy, healthy, and ready to learn.
This month, we're talking about getting ready for kindergarten. Learn more about this Step, the initiatives we run and what you can do to get involved! ow.ly/WhAg50oKGcP
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This month, we're talking about getting ready for kindergarten. Learn more about this Step, the initiatives we run and what you can do to get involved! ow.ly/WhAg50oKGcP
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An exciting day at VECF as we welcome aboard the new federal Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) team! From left to right: Lisa Thompson, PDG Quality Coordinator, Lucy Mitzner, PDG Grant Manager, and Erica Parker, PDG Administrative Assistant.
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Our nutrition program supervisor, Jason, is always finding ways to make kids passionate about their fruits and veggies! Stay tuned- you may see these little cuties on the news!
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We are working to make sure all environments that children learn and grow in are #traumainformed. It's all about prevention and intervention- beginning in the youngest years. #ECE youthtoday.org/2019/02/even-…
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There's a new exhibit at @ScienceMusofVA and you're gonna want to check it out with the little ones! #RVA Read more here and ENTER TO WIN tix to the Science Museum of Virginia! ⬇️ richmondfamilymagazine.com/r…
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We are committed to helping local residents impacted by the federal government shutdown. Learn how United Way and 2-1-1 Virginia can provide support. ow.ly/8loO30nm4a2
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Strategies for managing stress are so important to building resilience & secondary trauma. Check out 30 ways to de-stress in less than 10 minutes from @smartinlcsw that was recently used by our Child Advocacy Center staff and their MDTs.
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This is a great opportunity to enjoy the #outdoors with the #children in your care. Thanks @lewisginter!
We’re grateful for signs of spring! Don’t forget, starting tomorrow, admission to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is free through 1/13/19. Hope you can swing by for a visit! #rvagardentrail #spring #buds #nature #rva #rvabargains
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In 2019, we’ll continue to advocate for #ECE investments for disadvantaged children. The return on investment speaks for itself. Learn about the benefits of high-quality, comprehensive programs here. bit.ly/2nsIKXc
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Congratulations to the 3rd round of Mixed-Delivery Preschool grantees: ACT for Alexandria Early Care and Education Workgroup, @JMU, Rappahannock County Public Schools, @UnitedWayTJA, @uwrv, and River Valley Regional Commission. Learn more about grantees - bit.ly/2sHJD1q
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Access to quality child care leads to a more skilled workforce and higher graduation rates. The investment in early learning and development lays the foundation for tomorrow’s workforce. #ThinkBabies @USAChildCare @ChildCareWorks
62% of mothers w/ infants & toddlers work! Investments in quality #childcare will help secure the future for babies, families & our country. Use these graphics to spread the word: bit.ly/2yoEFpJ #ThinkBabies
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"Of all the important public policy issues confronting VA, the need for exceptional early childhood education stands alone in its potential to significantly impact both current and future prosperity." Great Op-Ed in the @RTDNEWS richmond.com/opinion/their-o… via @RTDOpinions
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Society improves when we invest in early childhood education and development. The short- and long-term impact on families, health, education and our workforce is worth the investment. Learn more: bit.ly/2raBanG
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Today we made power stones! The children picked their safe person to press their fingerprint into the stones. The #children hold them in #school or at home when their worries feel too big & they need a little reassurance🌱
#mentalhealth #anxiety @YoungMindsUK #RelationshipsMatter
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Fantastic resource teaching children about the brain and its functions. @ThriveApproach #brain #braindevelopment #teach
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“Those seeking to reduce deficits and strengthen the economy should make significant investments in early childhood education.”
Investing in #EarlyChildhoodEducation promotes continuous economic growth.
Learn more: bit.ly/2qgyiEk
#InvestEarly
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Notable Gifts for Wednesday, Sept. 5 - $2.83 million to 78 organizations! richmond.com/business/notabl… via @rtdnews