From the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center:
....We’ve developed the Early Childhood Governance Landscape—a resource designed to illustrate how governance is organized across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. With this resource, you can:
Read the latest edition of Coalition Connection with articles and links to stories that highlight the early childhood work throughout the state. Here’s some of what you’ll find in this edition:
 DHHS just published the Outcome Summary of ARPA-D Contracted Initiatives: Strengthening New Hampshire's Child Care System. The report is listed on the "About DHHS" page, where you can find several other child care related reports too.
From DCYF's FB Page: HELLO NEW HAMPSHIRE! Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent? Have you ever wanted to talk to other foster parents and ask them questions about the important work that they do for New Hampshire families? WE THOUGHT SO! We have planned 9 in-person information events for prospective foster parents around the state. Each event will feature: + An overview of the NH Foster Care Licensing Process + The MANY options for you to make a difference in the lives of NH children + Foster parents sharing their testimonies + District office staff in your community + And last but not least, heavy appetizers or a hearty breakfast to fill your tummies while our speakers fill your heart! Please take a look at the events near you! + BERLIN - March 22, 9-11am, Heritage Park + CLAREMONT - March 27th, 6-8pm, The Common Man + CONWAY - March 26th, 6-7:30pm, Tuckerman Brewing Co + KEENE - March 7th, 10-Noon & 3-4pm, Brewbakers' Cafe + LACONIA - April 8th, 5-7pm, Real Life Church + LITTLETON - March 26th, 5:30-7:30pm, Schilling Beer Co + MANCHESTER - March 15th, 9-11am, Zeal Church + MERRIMACK - March 29th, 10-Noon, Movement Church + PORTSMOUTH - March 18th, 5-7pm, Connect Community Church + VIRTUAL - Every Thursday at 7pm Please follow this link to register for an event near you! https://app.smartsheetgov.com/.../9c57eee478be4313bc5fc34... If you have questions, please email [email protected]  On Feb. 19, DHHS posted the State's Child Care and Development Fund 2025-2027 Plan on its website. To see previous CCDF plans, click here and scroll down.
On March 5, early childhood advocates across the state are joining forces to host a Invest in Kids! Advocacy Day. There are different events happening throughout the day. Register here. Schedule of Events Legislative Breakfast 8:00-9:00AM Join us for a school breakfast and hear stories about the issues. Advocacy Trainings 9:00-11:00AM Volunteers will have an opportunity to hone their advocacy skills in advance of lobby meetings. Lobby Meetings 11:00-2:00PM Lunch meetings will be set up for advocates to meet with their representatives and talk about the issues.  NH Fiscal Policy Institute released an in-depth report, The Economic Impact of the Granite State's Child Care Shortage. Read the full report in pdf or on-line. The report explores the challenges of the child care business model, the financial implications on families seeking child care, child care educators, and on business. The report also offers possible solutions for New Hampshire policy makers to consider. Dr. Nicole Heller, the report's author, was interviewed on WMUR's CloseUp to discuss the findings. Watch the interview here.  Read the Concord Monitor article about the expansion of The Concord Family Center. It serves as a powerful example of how community partners came together to support the community's youngest children and families.  Alliance members, Sam Durfee and Erin Cayer at the Grand Opening of the Concord Family Center
The Department has issued the following request for proposals: Family Resource Center-Facilitation Organization. Read more at https://lnkd.in/e977zZCy
The objective of this RFP is to: • Ensure the FRCs become and maintain quality designation that align with the National Standards of Quality for family strengthening programs to increase confidence in families and program staff. • Engage in system building and FRC development that utilizes evidence-informed standards for family strengthening, such as the Standards of Quality, Positive Solutions for Families and Strengthening Families Framework. • Increase outreach through consistent marketing and messaging of the FRC services.
 The Child Care Advisory Council designed this helpful infographic showing the different steps of applying for the scholarship. Read more about the implementation Senate Bill 404 expanding the care assistance to child care professionals. A frequently updated FAQ is also posted.
Get questions answered and learn more at the following: Bi-Weekly Office Hours: Every other Tuesday from January 14th-May 6th, 12:30-1:30 PM Topic: CCWAP Office Biweekly Hours Zoom Meeting Link Meeting ID: 875 3925 6394 Passcode: 633300 Monthly Evening Zoom Calls: Available on the third Wednesday of each month, 7:30-8:30 PM Topic: CCWAP Evening Office Hours Zoom Meeting Link Meeting ID: 872 2536 7548 Passcode: 241924 Read the great news coverage of Hampton School District's new early childhood coalition, HATCh Hampton Alliance for Thriving Children.  Congratulations to the Somersworth Ready Together Early Childhood Coalition on the launch of their new website! It is full of great local resources and information as well as links to state resources.
January is starting off with great opportunities to learn and engage! New Futures will be hosting a series of policy Lunch and Learns. First up, Early Childhood on Friday, January 3, 1:30-2:00. They are also hosting Advocacy 101 Trainings both in person and on-line. To see their full line up for January, click here.
The NH Children's Health Foundation will also be hosting a series of informational webinars about their soon-to-be-launched webinar to preview the Children's Health Dashboard. This dashboard is intended to focus on key issues by region by utilizing data visualization to explain the issue and then share evidence-based strategies that could impact those issues. They are hosting 3 pre-launch webinars to preview the Children's Health Dashboard. Click below to register for one: Webinar # 1 – Wednesday Jan. 22, 8–9 a.m. Webinar # 2 – Wednesday, Jan. 22, 12-1 p.m. Webinar # 3 – Thursday, Jan. 23, 4-5 p.m. |
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