January, 2018
In this Issue


Dynamic Duo

Reminder
 
24:1 ECLC

CPR Training

Training Opportunity

Congratulations

Happy Anniversary

Special Party!

Get Social
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1310 Papin Street
Suite 100B
Saint Louis MO 63103
(314) 531-1412


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A special thanks to these companies who have decided that they will make children a priority all year round!

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Training Calendar

Interested in additional training?  Click   here to view our February - June  State Approved Professional Clock Hour Training Calendar

Volunteers

Interested in volunteer opportunities at United 4 Children?  Contact Vickie Robinson at
314-531-1412 ext. 64.  Click here to see the many volunteer opportunities that we have available.





Dynamic Duo!
 
This"Dynamic Duo", Brian and Dena Kelley, are leaving a long-life impression on the lives of the precious children in  their family childcare provider home.  They know the importance of healthy nutrition in the long-term development of their children's brains and behavior. United 4 Children's Child Nutrition team has helped this "Dynamic Duo" provide excellent quality care and have taught them how to plan and serve low cost, nutrition meals and snacks to their children. 

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Friendly Reminder!  
 
We are now settled into our new office home located in the historic Blanke Building, 1310 Papin Street, Suite 100B, St. Louis, MO 63103. 

We thank you for your patience as we went through the process. If you have any questions please contact us at  314-531-1412.

Click here for directions to our new location. 

24:1 Early Childhood Learning Center 

The kids at the 24:1 Early Childhood Learning Center love playing pretend. Right now, they are exploring how different careers help throughout our community! This free, half-day pre-school is available to any child (2-5 years old) in the Normandy School District area. Call 314-383-3252 or for more information  click here .


CPR Training Opportunity 
 
Adult Child and Infant CPR
8:30 am - 10:30 am
February 10, 2018
Topics covered include adult CPR, adult foreign body airway obstruction, child CPR, child foreign body airway obstruction, infant CPR, infant foreign body airway obstruction, personal safety, emergency response, caring for shock. All participants will practice and become proficient in hands on training with a manikin.
Certification valid for 2 years.

Click here for additional training info and to register.

Adult and Pediatric First Aid
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
February 10, 2018
Topics covered include: Personal safety, emergency response, bleeding control, caring for shock. · Recognizing and assessing pediatric emergencies· Treatment of traumatic injuries, including cuts and scrapes, burns, strains and sprains, eye injuries, nose bleeds fractures and head injuries· Treatment of medical emergencies, including asthma, allergic reactions, seizures and poisonings.
Certification valid for 2 years.

Click here for additional training info and to register.

Special Training Opportunity
 

Are you interested in a training designed to support child care providers in including children of all abilities and special needs?  If so, we have just the training for you.

Click here to view our training list.
Congratulations Graduates!
 
United 4 Children would like to congratulate our CDA graduates for their hard work in earning their CDA credential.  This is quite an accomplishment which takes time, dedication and perseverance.  These amazing women have each completed 120 clock hours and put together a professional portfolio, in the past year.  We applaud LaShawn Brown, Rhaeviona Bryant, Ashley Falls, Glenda Jones, Keysha Miller, Andrea Sisk and Brittney Wilson on this well deserved success.

Happy Anniversary To Our Dedicated Staff
 
Thank you so much  Janice Inman as you celebrate your  5 year Anniversary  with U4C. On your anniversary with the company, we want you to know what a pleasure it is to work with someone so driven and dedicated as you are. Thank you for being such an important asset to our team.

 
Happy 1 year Anniversary Kim Hunt. Looking back on the year gone by, we couldn't have done it without you, even if we'd tried. Though your efforts we could never repay, we have this one thing to say: you've made all the difference in every way!




Join Us For a Special Party!
 
Kendra Gives Back Party
Saturday, February 10, 2018
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Plaza Frontenac
1701 South Lindbergh Boulevard
  Level 1, near Saks Fifth Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63131


Valentine's Day is not only for sweets, it's also time for jewelry, jewelry and more jewelry! Join us for a  KENDRA GIVES BACK PARTY . Come out for a one stop shop just in time for Valentine's Day. Enjoy sips, sweets and jewels. All while supporting a good cause, 20% of the proceeds benefit United 4 Children.

For additional information contact Deanna Finch at

View  Kendra Scott's beautiful jewelry  here.

United 4 Children provides caregivers with tools to support child/youth well-being and promote educational equity.  You can find out more on our website at www.United4Children.org. Please share this email to your colleagues.