Posts in Child Care Services
Today is National Working Parents Day
September 16th is National Working Parents Day. Being a working parent is hard! According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, around 62% of families with children have both parents working outside the home, which comes with many challenges.
TOPICS: Child Care Services
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15th-October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month! The contributions from Hispanic Americans are endless and this month is about celebrating all that Hispanic leaders have done to inspire others.
TOPICS: Child Care Services
It's National Read a Book Day
September 6th is National Read a Book Day! Did you know that long before they can read, infants and toddlers can develop literacy skills and an understanding of language?
TOPICS: Child Care Services
WSRCA Child Care Services Team Hosts More Health & Safety Supplies Distribution Events for Local Providers
Our amazing Rural Capital Area Child Care Services (CCS) team hosted another round of events to distribute critical health and safety supplies to dozens of local early childhood development centers, which are providing care and education to the children of our community's workers.
TOPICS: COVID-19, Child Care Services
Child Care Business Supports
On December 27, 2020, the President signed into law the latest COVID-19 stimulus bill. This includes another round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), as well as some improvements to the process. It also changes and extends other stimulus programs that could be beneficial for early care and education organizations.
TOPICS: Child Care Services
Sesame Street in Communities Coming to the Rural Capital Area in Partnership with Austin PBS
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area's partners at Austin PBS are a recipient of a 2021 outreach grant from Sesame Street with a focus on rural child care providers in our region serving children ages 2-5.
TOPICS: Child Care Services
