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For those who do not believe the struggle of families and childcare providers is real, here is one more example. I can point to a plethora of stories right here in Lucas County. We need a long-term sustainable funding source and we need it NOW. HOPE Toledo continues to not only do the work of developing a comprehensive, community-based approach to early childhood education and care, but also advocate for sustainable funding. Having public investment is a significant part of the answer. An available workforce is crucial to our region's long term economic success and vitality. When Moms and Dads cannot go to work or be productive at work EVERYONE suffers. We must do better! Our local school districts will continue to struggle ensuring children are reading proficiently by 3rd grade if we continue to allow children to enter kindergarten not ready to learn. Here is some data related to kindergarten readiness. Children at the top level on KRA in the entire county of Lucas is 29.7%, which is a drop of 3 percentage points from the prior year and is 5 percentage points below the state of Ohio. There is a direct correlation between KRA scores and 3rd grade reading proficiency, with Lucas County having approximately 65% of its children reaching proficiency. This means less students graduating on-time and pursuing postsecondary degrees, credentials and certifications. And this directly impacts the workforce. By school districts in the county, here is the KRA data: 📚 Toledo Public Schools is at 16.6% 📚 Washington Local is at 17.4% 📚 Springfield is at 24.1% 📚 Maumee is at 37.7% 📚 Oregon is at 46.3% 📚 Sylvania is at 55.9% 📚 Anthony Wayne is at 62.2% 📚 Ottawa Hills is at 67.5% We must join together NOW and ensure families have access. Did you know... 💡 It costs on average $13,000 to provide high quality early education and childcare to one 4-year-old annually 💡 In some cases families pay more than a mortgage payment to ensure their child(ren) have access to care 💡 Average pay for a person working in the early childhood sector is $13/hour. That is less than $30,000 per year 💡 Most childcare centers cannot afford the exorbitant cost of benefits, meaning most workers are left to fend for themselves to access healthcare or hope they can get on Medicaid or some sort of assistance. We have a plan and we have been in a demonstration project for 3 years. Now is the time to fund this work, to move toward scale in this region, and we will need your help. To learn more about our work and how you can help you can email [email protected] or click the link, www.hope-toledo.org #JoinUsOnTheJourney #YearOfTheChild #EducationMatters #HOPEisReal #HopeToledoPreK #November2024 #CHOOSEwisely

Caring in Action The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence supports and empowers caregivers and care providers, advances the knowledge and capacity of the caregiving field, and advocates for effective and visionary social policy, with a disability-informed approach. https://lnkd.in/dAf_bnJ4

Supporting loved ones at home requires more than just physical care—it’s about fostering well-being, independence, and peace of mind. Discover how we provide comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to your family’s needs. 💚 #HomeHealthcare #FamilySupport #AtHomeCare #HealthAtHome #ComprehensiveHealthCareAtHome

Caring for our most vulnerable children is perhaps the most crucial role of local authorities. Yet, they face a myriad of challenges in children's residential care, including rising demand, lack of supply in the right places, and a market reliant on debt-financed business models driven by scale. These factors are leading to poor outcomes for children. In our latest #PrioritisingPublicServices series blog, Scott Darraugh, Chief Executive of Social adVentures, and Ross Murray argue that provider models rooted in local communities and cooperative solutions, such as the innovative Fair Care Alliance in Greater Manchester, can become the blueprint for tackling the crisis in children's residential care. Scott and Ross tackle the pressing questions: ➡ What are the critical issues facing children's residential care today? ➡ What actionable steps can be taken to address these challenges? ➡Where do we stand in the journey towards transformation in children's residential care? Discover how we can move towards a more sustainable and effective solution for our most vulnerable children in the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eCsaGDMd Interested in learning more about the potential of cooperative principles in reforming children's residential care? Register for free our webinar 'Cooperative principles in public service delivery' on 27th June https://lnkd.in/e73c8-Ew #ChildWelfare #InnovationInCare #ChildrensServices #CooperativePrinciples #PrioritisingPublicServices

Bridging Generations: Explore the Impact of Senior Care on Families 👵👴 Delve into our blog to understand how senior care becomes the cornerstone of family dynamics, fostering connection and support. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEfpZG-3 #SeniorCareImpact #ShalomHomeCare #FamilyBonds

community-based family planning bring family planning information and contraceptive method to women and men in the community where they stay. This may be through provision by community health workers, mobile outreach services and drug shops. Having undertaken this short course on Community- Based Family Planning (CBFP) it clear gives out the importance of community health workers (CHW) in carrying out family planning (FP)services at the community level

Relevant, up-to-date information enables you to locate non-custodial parents (NCPs) swiftly and close cases efficiently. Our complimentary checklist provides guidelines for identifying relevant details to improve #childsupport collection rates. https://ow.ly/OTAy50S2pvr

People caring for loved ones often don't know about the help that's available from their local Area Agency on Aging. Cathy Knight is state director at Washington Association of Area Agencies on Aging and in our new video, she walks you though the services you can use and how to find them. Help includes adult day services, caregiver support, case management, elder abuse prevention, health maintenance and promotion, information and assistance, legal support, nutrition, senior centers and transportation. When you don't know where to turn, your local Area Agency on Aging can make a difference with services you didn't know existed. #caregivers

💜If you’re new to this space or looking to expand your learning, we encourage those who have been impacted by child trauma or are committed to serving those impacted by child traumatic stress to get familiar with NCTSN and all of the information (resources, tip sheets, training, etc.) that this initiative has to offer. 💜The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) (NCTSN) is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families impacted by trauma and increasing access to services for these children, families, and communities. Through research, services, intervention, and education, they’re committed to healing and hope. 💜To learn more about populations at risk, as well as trauma-informed treatments, please visit NCTSN.org. Additional resources regarding Families and Caregivers, Child Welfare Professionals, Justice Systems Professionals, and Youth can also be found on the website. Don't forget to repost and share with your networks! #cctassi #NCTSN #traumainformedcare #childtraumasupport #childtraumawork

This is so important - read it - and then lets act.