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Dear Jessica,

 

We know many of you are devastated by the racially motivated shooting in a Buffalo supermarket that left 10 people dead. We are, too. Our love and support is with the people of Buffalo who grieve the loss of pillars of their community - parents, grandparents, people known for their kind and selfless acts.

 

Words can be difficult to come by when Black people are repeatedly targeted, and when BIPOC, Jewish and LGBTIA+ communities also face increasing violence. Answers, which may seem elusive, feel even more challenging when the questions come from our children. Just like us, they are frightened, sad and confused. As educators and parents, we want to help them make sense of the world - and ensure they are part of the solution.

 

We can start by giving our children tools so that they will not only recognize racism, but disrupt it. In this week's newsletter, we've provided resources to help guide your conversations with children about what they are seeing and experiencing.  

 

We hope that as you find ways to care for your children, and that you also make time to care for yourselves. 

 

We are thinking of you.

 

Sending you our love, friendship and support,

 

The All Our Kin Team

Take Action

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Want to share your thoughts on how to improve Connecticut’s child care system? Join Child Care for Connecticut’s Future on May 25 at 6:30pm for their next monthly stakeholder meeting! Engage in discussions about how to sustain and build on this year’s budget gains and plan for next year’s legislative session.

REGISTER NOW
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Reignite the push for a big new federal investment in child care! Members of Congress are considering a new proposal to increase child care funding by up to $200 billion. Email Senators Blumenthal and Murphy TODAY to tell them to make this proposal a top funding priority.

ACT NOW
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CT State Budget: The state legislature approved an increase of $183 million for early care and education next year. These funds will support providers across the state, including family child care educators. This is an increase of 56% over last year's funding — a direct result of your actions! Take a few minutes to thank your legislators and stay tuned for more information.

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May Offerings

May 24


Space Together 


Join us in-person for our next Space Together at the All Our Kin Stamford office! This is a special time to meet, share and learn from other members of our family child care network. A light dinner will be served as we celebrate you and all your wonderful work! COVID-19 protocols are still in place and there is a limit on how many can attend.


To register, email stamfordnorwalk@allourkin.org; call Danny Reyes at (203) 690-9726;

or ask an AOK team member to sign you up!


In-person

Tuesday, May 24

6-8 p.m.

June 4


Spring Walks in Nature: Bartlett Arboretum


We look forward to seeing you at our next nature walk on Saturday, June 4 at the Bartlett Arboretum! For more information and to see all upcoming spring walks, visit our event page. We welcome you to join as many as you’d like!


In-person

Bartlett Arboretum

Saturday, June 4

10 a.m.

Check out our website for all

workshops and events!

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Whether they've seen it on the news, witnessed it in person, or experienced it themselves, children are aware of racism. Here are some important resources to help children respond to race and racialized violence:


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Don’t miss the opportunity to join NAFCC’s Leaders Shaping Leaders year long Fellowship! Deadlines have been extended to May 20.

APPLY TODAY
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Calling all early childhood educators! You can help develop and advance the framework for a unified, equitable early childhood system. The Commission on Professional Excellence in Early Childhood Education is seeking educator representatives to join the coalition as full-voting members. 


Applications are open until May 27 and all expenses to participate will be covered. 

GET MORE INFO
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This month, the Governor announced the launch of MyHomeCT. The program will provide assistance to eligible Connecticut homeowners financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by offering reinstatement, up to 12 months of forward payments, or a combination of both. 

LEARN MORE

Contact:

Bridgeport: Bridgeport@allourkin.org; 203-392-4574

Danbury: Danbury@allourkin.org; 203-690-9726

New Haven: NewHaven@allourkin.org; 203-301-8473

Stamford/Norwalk: StamfordNorwalk@allourkin.org; 203-690-9726  

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