Retired admirals and generals strengthening #NationalSecurity by ensuring #kids stay in school, stay fit, and stay out of trouble. Part of @Child_Success
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Fresh off the press! @Mission_Ready just released a research brief on the importance of nutrition to military readiness. Recent changes to #SNAP could impact our nation’s readiness. Read the report: instituteforchildsuccess.org…
Mission: Readiness has submitted comments on the proposed #HeadStart rule appreciating it's emphasis on health and nutrition but also concerned it eliminates performance standards that could impact the quality of the program. Read our comments: tinyurl.com/2vphkumv
October is #HeadStartAwareness month! We will be celebrating #HeadStart all month and all year! Obesity is the leading disqualifier for military service. Head Start is essential to promoting healthy habits, such as good nutrition and physical activity.
Today, ReadyNation National Director Nancy Fishman participated on a panel at the National League of Cities' Centering Early Childhood Professionals: Pathways to Professional Growth, Income, and Asset Wealth Meeting at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
The @summerlearning Annual #SummerLearningWeek shines a spotlight on the importance of summer learning programs in creating a safe, engaging and inspiring experience for kids. These programs help prepare kids for success.
A new report from the Afterschool Alliance on summer programs are in demand but out of reach for many. These programs can provide physical activity & nutritious snacks that can combat obesity a leading disqualifier for military service. Read their report: afterschoolalliance.org/AA3P…
Already, millions are losing their SNAP benefits after Congress made significant changes to the program, including families with children. These cuts will lessen the pool of eligible recruits in the future.
It's #NationalHomeVisitingWeek! Home visitors help young families thrive and set kids on a path to succeed in the forever. We thank home visitors for their dedication in helping families thrive.
Early childhood education, childhood nutrition, physical activity, out-of-school time, and youth diversion programs can help youth grow strong and healthy, preparing them for adult life, including military service, if they choose.
#SNAP, the nations's largest child nutrition program, serves about 1 in 5 U.S. children including 2.8 million kids under 3. With new barriers to the program, many will lose their benefits in the months ahead.
Programs like Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) ensure kids have at least one healthy, nutritious meal on days they are in a care setting. Find the study here: fns.usda.gov/research/cacfp/…
Join our friends at ReadyNation for a webinar discussing the #childcarecrisis
Join ReadyNation on March 3 at 1pm ET for a webinar discussing a new report showing the economic toll insufficient child care has on the U.S. economy. Register here: tinyurl.com/5n6tpb6h
1 of the 3 disqualifiers for military service is a criminal history. Positive youth development approaches are preventive strategies that help kids to lead productive lives and join the military if they so choose. Read @FightCrime, new fact sheet here: tinyurl.com/yeyckmxy
Fact of the Week: A new report from ReadyNation finds that the ongoing #ChildCareCrisis has an economic toll of $172 billion annually. Policymakers must take action before it gets worse. Read the report: instituteforchildsuccess.org…
Our partners at @Ready_Nation will be releasing a new report next week on the economic toll of the #ChildCareCrisis. Make sure to visit their website on February 11.
Next week, ReadyNation will release new findings from a survey of parents on the escalating economic toll of the #ChildCareCrisis. Visit readynation.org on February 11 for the new report.
High-quality child care and preschool programs keep kids engaged with learning and improve outcomes in the long-run. #ECE #preschool #preschoolworks sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Today's Member Monday comes from retired General Edgington reminds us that #health and #education are important for #democracy and #freedom.
CACFP provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating child and afterschool care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers. #hunger #foodinsecurity
