We are a community working together to ensure children in Portland, Maine read by the end of third grade.
Portland, Maine
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Parents and caregivers need access to child care to thrive. Here are a few ways @uwsme is tackling this issue:
✨investing in early childhood centers.
✨advocating for child care centers and workers.
✨providing pathways to employment or entrepreneurship for child care workers.
According to @MECEP1, at least 24,000 Mainers have left their professions within the last year because of a lack of access to childcare.
Learn more from @newscentermaine:
newscentermaine.com/article/…
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October is #HeadStartAwarenessMonth!
Head Start programs empower both children and families by delivering essential support in early learning, health, and family well-being. Throughout October, join us in celebrating the past, present, and future of the Head Start program!
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With thousands of child care programs at risk of closing, Democrats press for more money bangordailynews.com/2023/09/… via @bangordailynews
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Get ready to think like a turtle! 🐢💭With Tucker's help, children and families can discover powerful strategies to calm their bodies and emotions down, promoting emotional regulation and self-awareness. Watch: buff.ly/3Af3KEr
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Head Start staff are better able to provide the care and nurturing children need to thrive when programs focus on the well-being of the adults. By promoting a culture of wellness for both children and adults, we can all thrive together. Learn more: buff.ly/3OR0tTh
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Read editorial based on new #ReadyNation #childcare report Our View: Maine needs lawmakers to support child care providers pressherald.com/?p=7107089 #mepolitics
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Helping your child recognize and name how they feel can help them better express their feelings, and this can make a big difference in their behavior. Discover how to help your child handle and recognize their emotions with these helpful tips!
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Thank you Susan Yong @bdn
Affordable child care can be the best Mother’s Day gift bangordailynews.com/2023/05/… via @bangordailynews
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Post-pandemic child care crisis: Wait-lists and staffing shortages impacting Maine parents wgme.com/news/local/post-pan…
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Read @bengilman @readynation Commentary: Support child care staff – the workforce behind Maine’s workforce pressherald.com/?p=7042253
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Maine's Childrens Alliance holds 2022 children's convention wabi.tv/video/2022/09/13/mai…
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No, YOU’RE crying.
Every April #earlychildhood educators mark the Week of the Young Child. There could hardly be a better illustration of why than this clip from @sesamestreet which captures all the beauty and potential of our work. Be sure to watch until the end. #WOYC2022
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#NEW: LD 1692, a bill that would better compensate childcare workers has passed unanimously in the Maine House. It now goes to the Senate #NEWSCENTERmaine
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Thank you Senator Rick Bennett for your powerful words of support for the early childhood workforce.
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Read Tara Williams @MaineAEYC Letter to the editor: Public pre-K is making progress, but more must be done pressherald.com/?p=6483350
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Important @bangordailynews oped about building a world class early childcare and education system in Maine from @maineaeyc and @FCCAMaine leaders bit.ly/353JlqG