@threadalaska

thread connects families free of charge to early care and education programs and provides early educators with training and professional development.

 Anchorage, AK
threadalaska.org/
Joined December 2009
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Low pay is causing many #childcare workers to leave the field during time when demand for high-quality child care is skyrocketing. It's time for early childhood educators to earn #WorthyWages. ow.ly/9X5Y30lXOVz
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It's frequently the case that #childcare workers cannot afford to send their own children to child care. It's time for #ECE professionals to be fairly compensated for the valuable work they do. #WorthyWages ow.ly/7pre30lWJKO @npquarterly @robmfwdsteps
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Did you know that 40% of people don't know they need to update their voter registration after moving? Update your registration on or by next Tuesday and capitalize on the energy of #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. Remember, your vote counts! l @NatlVoterRegDay
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Come play today! Sorry for the short notice but Countdown to Kindergarten is on this afternoon at 1:30pm at the Muldoon Library. There are also events in October and November and we'll get them up on the calendar. Have fun :) business.facebook.com/arisep…
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Children are born learning. And what they learn in those first few years can change the course of their lives. Explore why #ECE matters: ffyf.org/why-it-matters/

Why It Matters - First Five Years Fund

Federal investment in early learning policies and programs benefits children, their families, and our economy.

ffyf.org
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Families in Alaska spend an average of $11,832 annually on infant care. Find out how #childcare compares in your state: ow.ly/FSZ730liRaM #StateFactSheets
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Use these response and recovery resources to help safely rebuild communities after a disaster. #HurricaneFlorence ow.ly/IQNl30lQNBq
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Dr Fraga @childcareaware speaking on the importance of advocating & partnering for early childhood success, #AKafterschool is proud to partner w/ @threadalaska to advance the continuum of care for #Alaska children, youth & families
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Every family should have access to affordable, high quality child care. Thank you @NAEYC for delivering petitions to Congress supporting the Child Care for Working Families Act!
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Great news! President Trump signed a budget deal today that will provide a $5.8B increase in #CCDBG funding through fall of 2019. It will also provide funding and extensions for other critical #earlyed programs like CHIP and MIECHV. Stay tuned for action on this! @ChildCareWorks
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Today, roughly 1 in 4 families spend more than 10% of their income on childcare, including more than half of families below the poverty line. We must create policies that provoke change for all families. #ChildCareWorks ow.ly/JfkZ30hPLx2
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Average hourly wage for #childcare workers in the U.S. was $10.18 in 2016. Many struggle to pay for their own child to attend #childcare. We have to support and invest in those that cultivate the minds of our children. #CostofCare #ChildCareWorks ow.ly/V9kB30hFEJ5
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44% of employers report that #childcare services had a positive impact on employee absenteeism, reducing missed workdays by as much as 30%. ow.ly/J0zX30h3WhM @USAChildcare #CostOfCare17
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New study: Quality #prek boosts high school grad rates. It's time we #InvestInKids: ow.ly/E2jA30gQtXP
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People with 6+ #ACES can die 20 years earlier than those who have none. RT this #infographic to raise awareness #Trauma #towards7030
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Investing in AK Workforce:early childhood success = business success AK economy needs early childhood investment @Ready_Nation @threadalaska
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Investing in Alaska's Workforce: AK needs greater investment in Early childhood @threadalaska @AlaskaDEED @ProvAK @BP_Alaska @COP_Alaska
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RT if you think every family should have access to quality, affordable child care! #ChildCare4All
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More than 11 million children are in some form of #childcare in the U.S. It's time to provide #ChildCare4All! ow.ly/D8pd30f8jmT
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The high cost of #childcare cause many parents to struggle with the decision to leave or stay in the workforce. ow.ly/qImQ30eCuzr
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