Please see the below lists of Due Dates for the SR and VPK programs. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to your contract specialist and they will be happy to assist you.

The Administration for Children and Families is partnering with The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to help the early childhood workforce access health coverage and connect with navigators and assisters during the Open Enrollment period for Marketplace coverage, which started on November 1.

Escorted by Santa Claus himself, Senior Santa volunteers will deliver handmade holiday cards created by children from our local child care providers. If you wish to have your program participate, please have your cards ready by December 10th.

To assist programs, the Office of Head Start (OHS) is partnering with the Penn State Center for the Protection of Children to offer a version of iLookOut for Child Abuse (iLookOut) for Head Start and child care providers. This interactive training course can help staff members understand their role and responsibilities in protecting vulnerable children and in supporting at-risk families. It is now available on the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio.

To access the course, log into the iPD using your Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) account. Once logged in, select this ECLKC Web link to access the course.

You will receive 0.3 continuing education units or three contact hours after completing the course and course evaluation. For more information, review these FAQs (frequently asked questions) on iLookOut for Child Abuse on the ECLKC site.

This webinar will be offered with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish. Select this Zoom Web link to register for the webinar.

Please share this message with colleagues who may be interested in this topic. Did someone forward you this announcement? Stay up to date with OHS email updates by subscribing to this ECLKC webpage.

Join MyPeers to connect with Head Start and child care colleagues around the country on this and other topics. The Health, Safety, and Wellness Community has more than 1,000 members who are networking, sharing, and learning from each other. Find that information under "All Communities" and select the blue "Join" button.

Send your questions or comments to the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety at health@ecetta.info or call us at (888) 227-5125 (toll-free).

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If you would prefer to drop off your hand artwork directly to us, we can mail it for you. Please drop off at our below office locations by January 5th.

Early Childhood Investigations offers free webinars to early childhood educators. The series is produced by Engagement Strategies, LLC., and presented by leading authors, experts, and leaders. Now, you can participate in conference-quality training without leaving your home, classroom, or office.

Download a copy of the flyer by clicking the button below. Please make sure all parents in your center receive a copy of this flyer. You can print to send home with each of your children, or you can simply post the flyer on your social media page.

In a time when the health and safety of our community are most important, help keep the children in your center insured.

Encourage families in your centers to contact ELCNWF for information and assistance applying for Florida KidCare. Call 850-747-5400 X 108 or request CCR&R via the link below!

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