Topic: Child Care Services
Child care is a crucial factor in the workforce development equation. Child care allows parents to work outside of the home and contribute to the economy, which in turn boosts the economic growth and development of our region and the nation.
Enrolling children in high-quality child care can have many benefits for both the child and the parents.
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.
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.
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?
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.