Greetings!
Our entire team here at All Our Kin is thinking of you and missing you, and we’re here to support you in every way we can.
We want to take the time to acknowledge June’s Pride Month, and our commitment to the protection and advocacy of the LGBTQ+ community. We strive to ensure that every educator feels fully supported and is provided support for offering a safe and affirming space for all children and parents. Make sure to check out the resources below for ways you can uplift the LGBTQ+ community this month, and always.
If you’re a family child care educator who has received support from us, or would like to work with us, we want to hear from you! In our effort to better serve all of our educators and families, we ask that you take a few moments to complete this survey. For participating, you will be entered to win one of two $1,000 gift cards. The information you share will be truly invaluable to our growth and in shaping the work that we do.
We look forward to seeing you at a virtual meeting soon, and we send our thoughts, friendship and love in the meantime.
In solidarity,
The All Our Kin Team
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NYC Primary Elections Are Here!
Voting has begun for the 2021 NYC Primary Elections! Here are some ways to learn more about the candidates and make sure your voice is heard:
Make your plan to vote
Early voting ends on Sunday, June 20. If you would like to vote early, you can find your early voting site here. You can also vote on election day. Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 22nd.
Learn more about the candidates
Read this: All Our Kin Family Child Care Provider’s Guide to the 2021 Mayoral Primary to learn more. In addition to Mayor, you will also be able to vote for your party’s candidates for Comptroller, Public Advocate, Bronx Borough President, and City Council members. Visit voting.nyc to learn more about all of the different offices, and what they do. Watch the Final Democratic Mayoral debate on Wednesday, June 16 at 7pm on WNBC - News channel 4. Post on Social Media during the debate to join the conversation!
Engage with the candidates
Post on Social Media and tag the candidates to tell them what is most important to you as a family child care provider! Use hashtags #NYCneedsFCC or #FamilyChildCareNYC.
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The President continues to negotiate with Congressional Republicans over the total amount of infrastructure funding that will be included in the next federal budget. This will determine how much is available to New York and other states to rebuild the child care system and address long standing challenges including compensation. All Our Kin will schedule opportunities for family child care providers to meet with members of Congress when they are home in August. |
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Last week was the final week of the NYS Legislative session. We are excited that Senator Jabari Brisport in Brooklyn and Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi in Queens were able to pass some of the child care bills we advocated for, including requiring local districts to offer direct deposit to all providers receiving subsidies and reauthorizing the state Child Care Availability Task Force! We will have more work to do next session to continue improving our state’s child care system for FCC providers! For more information about the new laws and bills that we will continue to advocate for, please visit our policy page. |
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Community During Distance Learning
June is Pride Month! As we recognize Pride this year, we also recognize the impact that the pandemic has had on the students of the LGBTQ+ community. NEA EdJustice and HRC Foundation’s Welcoming Schools have joined together to offer a checklist and resources to help educators and allies navigate how to best support LGBTQ students, and to provide an inclusive, safe and affirming space in the state of distant learning.
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Partnering With Parents of the LGBTQ+ Community
The Office of Head Start has provided a series of resources developed to support programs in partnering with parents of the LGBTQ+ community. Here are some strategies to create an early childhood setting that is welcoming for both children and their families.
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To stay updated with the latest information on Covid-19 vaccines, frequent our COVID Vaccine Hub
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As we move beyond the challenges of COVID-19, Dr Rahil Briggs, National Director of ZERO TO THREE’S HEALTHY STEP PROGRAM, joins the Brain Architect Podcast to discuss the potential impact of the coronavirus on childhood development, the response of our pediatric health care system, and the importance of overcoming equity challenges and public fears to resume child visits.
On the topic of mental health, Dr. Rahil touts the importance of prioritizing self-care (reminder: self care is not selfish), avoiding toxic stress and bringing in daily mindfulness when you can. The effects of these conscious actions will not only serve our caregivers, but the welfare of our children.
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“Reducing caregiver stress will reduce baby and toddler stress, and when babies and toddlers are less stressed, they learn better just like us. We learn better when we’re less stressed and it’s exactly the same from them.”
Upcoming episodes of this podcast will feature conversations with experts on ways to implement meaningful changes that will improve the outcome for all children and families. Listen to the latest episode of this special 4-part series here.
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