This provider appreciation day and teacher appreciation week, let’s celebrate by advocating for our educators to be valued and compensated as the professionals that they are! naeyc.org/resources/blog…

"Specifically, we ask the Committee to support OH's critical care workforce by restoring Governor Mike DeWine's proposed $150M in FY24 that establishes 12,000 child care scholarships for critical occupations and other direct service professionals including child care professionals."

The House Labor HHS Appropriations Subcommittee has proposed cutting Head Start by $750 million for the next fiscal year! 🤯 We cannot allow this to happen! Join us in reminding your member of the House that #HeadStart is for children and families: nhsa.org/take-action

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Thank you Ohio for supporting our children and youth programs and professionals with COVID Relief Funds! nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

Across the US, child care programs share their challenges in a survey by CCA for Social Good. Thanks to Child Care Resource and Referral Organizations, child care businesses get business training. Find your regional org here: occrra.org/ccrr-membershi… linkedin.com/posts/occrra_a…

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📢 We’re listening! CCRC is conducting a Needs Assessment Survey to gather input from anyone who cares for kids in Lorain, Erie, Huron, Sandusky & Seneca Counties. 💬 Help us support children and the adults who care for them. 👉 bit.ly/4eTt1IA

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Accessible child care means supporting funding that grows the child care workforce. OCCRRA has state scholarships, wage supplements and apprenticeship programs to help child care workers expand their education and job experience. nbc4i.com/video/preparin…

"Restoring Trust in Expertise" by Pratt and Chamberlain, outlines the role that Associations play in our society. These organizations define best practices and support industries from the inside out. OCCRRA is that trusted source for information on the child care industry in Ohio

What is a CCR&R? Your one-stop shop for early childhood education resources and tools! Child Care Resource & Referral agencies are the go-to place for families, providers & communities who need support with child care & early learning. Lear more here: bit.ly/4gtVvJL

Child care is the number one reason holding people back from entering the workforce. Although mostly privately run (like utilities), child care is economic infrastructure. Successful states invest in child care helping children and families contribute to society.

Good policy starts with good data. Child Care Resource & Referral Orgs (CCR&Rs), like Starting Point, collect and share information on child care supply, demand, and workforce needs. Helping shape policies that support working families & strengthen the economy. #OhiosOneStopShop

Child Care has a direct impact on the future success of children. EarlyChildhoodRecCtr in Canton can help get you started. career. OCCRRA has scholarships and apprenticeships to get certified or advance your career. #OhiosOneStopShop

Child care needs more workers and Marion Tech is making it happen. We are thankful for their partnership. marionstar.com/story/news/edu…

Ohio voters overwhelmingly support government investments in child care. They know that child care will increase workforce participation and prepare children for the future. Read the polling results here, ffyf.org/wp-content/upl…

Why Working Parents Are Reaching A Breaking Point Over Childcare via Forbes forbes.com/sites/allikush…