The
organization that I chose is the National Association of Child Care Resource
and Referral Agencies. The link of this site is http://www.naccrra.org/. Child Care of Aware
of America is nation’s leading voice for child care. This organization work
with state and local child Care Resource and Referral agnecies (CCR&Rs) and
other community partners to ensure that all families have access to quality,
affordable child care. This organization also lead projects that increase the
quality and availability of child care, offer comprehensive training to child
care professionals, undertake research, and advocate for child care policies
that improve the lives of children and families.
I
have subscribed to their newsletter and the link of the newsletter is http://capwiz.com/naccrra/mlm/signup/
From
this month newsletter, I have learned something very important and interesting
topic about investing in child care. In the blog titled, “Early Directions” by
Lynetted M. Fraga Ph.D, there is a recent post on May 5th 2014
called, “ Buzz on early childhood is good; progress still needed”. In this
post, James Heckman, the Nobel Laureate released findings a link between
investments in quality early childhood programs and preventing chronic disease
(Fraga, 2014). Professor Heckman and his colleagues continue to demonstrate
through research that investments made early in quality early childhood programs
prove to prevent challenges later in life (Fraga, 2014). It was interesting to
just think how early childhood and health can be connected. There is also a
video on youtube by Professor Heckman and his team’s research on chronic
disease and early childhood programs.
You can also watch the video about Heckman and his
team’s research on chronic disease and early childhood programs. It is very interesting to learn about connection between early childhood and health.
From this newsletter, there was also an
important information regarding HeadStart program that is of similar topic related to this week topic of Changing demographics and diversity. In this newsletter, it stated that, this year, the White House took notice, with
President Obama making expanded opportunities for high quality child care and
early learning not just a part of his policy agenda, but a central focus of
that agenda so that “none of our children start the race of life already
behind" (Child Care Aware of America, May 2014).
References
Fraga, L, M. (May 5, 2014). Buzz on Early Childhood is good; progress still needed. Child Care Aware of America, eNews. Retrieved from http://earlydirections.usa.childcareaware.org/2014/05/05/buzz-on-early-childhood-is-good-progress-still-needed/
Early HeadStart-Child Care Partnerships. (May 14, 2014). Child Care Aware of America, eNews. Retrieved from http://usa.childcareaware.org/early-head-start-child-care-partnerships
References
Fraga, L, M. (May 5, 2014). Buzz on Early Childhood is good; progress still needed. Child Care Aware of America, eNews. Retrieved from http://earlydirections.usa.childcareaware.org/2014/05/05/buzz-on-early-childhood-is-good-progress-still-needed/
Early HeadStart-Child Care Partnerships. (May 14, 2014). Child Care Aware of America, eNews. Retrieved from http://usa.childcareaware.org/early-head-start-child-care-partnerships
It is interesting that there was a connection with Head Start and early childhood health. I had no idea that there is a connection between the two. I enjoyed reading your post. It is amazing the information that we can learn from these sites. I am going to have to look this one up. Thank you for sharing.
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