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PA Sets Aside $655 Million In Federal Pandemic Relief Money For Child Care Programs
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Licensed child care providers can now apply for one-time grants to help them retain and recruit personnel and cover operational costs.
Education
‘We Knew It Was Inevitable’: PA Child Care Centers Wrestle With COVID Surge
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Child care centers in Pennsylvania are facing a dark winter. With coronavirus cases surging, and government relief aid far reduced from the early days of the pandemic, providers are struggling as they navigate how to stay afloat financially while keeping the children they serve and their staffs safe.
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Business Leaders Warn Of Child Care Crisis
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Over 90% of businesses asked say more government funding is needed, and 75% support investment in affordable preschool child for children aged three and younger.
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The Child Care Provider’s Dilemma: Lose Income Or Potentially Expose Families To Coronavirus?
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“The state is giving us the choice: ‘you decide.’ So it’s a really uncomfortable position to be in.”
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Free Childcare For Broome County Employees and Healthcare Workers
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The Department of Social Services will soon start monitoring open day care spots in Broome County.
Health
New Online Resource For PA Parents Who Have Kids With Special Medical Needs
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Caring for a child with a feeding tube, a ventilator, or a trach collar can be difficult. For the families of these children, knowing how to prepare for that care can be overwhelming.
Education
Early Learning and the Bottom Line | Web Extras
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On August 18th, community members gathered for ‘Early Learning and the Bottom Line’, a summit held at WSKG Studios. The event addressed the economic impacts and benefits of early childhood education. What is our community doing to create sustainable solutions that support families? How can we strengthen our region by preparing children for success in education and career? Special guests included keynote speaker Jenn O’Connor, New York State Director of ReadyNation and opening remarks were offered by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo.
Education
Early Learning and the Bottom Line | TV Special
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On August 18th, community members gathered for ‘Early Learning and the Bottom Line’, a summit held at WSKG Studios. The event addressed the economic impacts and benefits of early childhood education. What is our community doing to create sustainable solutions that support families? How can we strengthen our region by preparing children for success in education and career? Special guests included keynote speaker Jenn O’Connor, New York State Director of ReadyNation and opening remarks were offered by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo.
Education
Early Learning and the Bottom Line
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On August 18th, community members gathered for ‘Early Learning and the Bottom Line’, a summit held at WSKG Studios. The event addressed the economic impacts and benefits of early childhood education. What is our community doing to create sustainable solutions that support families? How can we strengthen our region by preparing children for success in education and career? Special guests included keynote speaker Jenn O’Connor, New York State Director of ReadyNation and opening remarks were offered by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo.
Quality Childcare And Early Education Offer Economic Boost
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A shortage of quality childcare and early childhood education are increasingly seen as a drag on New York’s economy. Too often, parents must choose between a paycheck and a safe, secure and enlightening place for their kids. And businesses can suffer when they can’t find and keep the workers they need. In late August, a summit on affordable, quality childcare and early childhood education was conducted WSKG’s Vestal studios. It including a panel discussion involving business executives, activists, educators, and government leaders. Hosted by Charles Compton of WSKG News, they concluded early childhood education and affordable childcare are not optional.