At your service Nov 16, 2009
Early Learning Coalition of Flagler & Volusia Counties: Comprehensive child care services to low-income families with children at risk of abuse or neglect and offers training opportunities and workshops to child care providers. 386-323-2400; 877-352-0065. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Blueprint: Volunteer opportunities, calendar Nov 16, 2009
Child care during parenting class. First Steps program service provider. (Athens Banner-Herald)
5 Steps To Prepare A Working Mom Ca... Nov 16, 2009
On top off all her work deadlines she is still expected to carry out her wifely duties and her child care duties. Life might not seem fair for a working mother, but that s the life she chose. (Suite101.com)
UK child migrants apology planned Nov 15, 2009
Child care agencies worked with the government to send disadvantaged children to a rosy future and supply what was deemed "good white stock" to a former colony. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- UK)
Charleston bus service may not be available for schools Tuesday Nov 15, 2009
slap63 wrote on Nov 14, 2009 7:13 PM:" So the bus drivers want a raise. Don't we all in this economy. At least they HAVE a job. I'm sorry, my opinion is probably not going to be a popular one but.... Yes, the drivers probably do deserve a raise. But to demand it at this time when the economy is so strained and people are losing their jobs every day just doesn't seem right. Who will end up paying for it in the long run? The parents and the children. And they know this. That is why they are doing... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Homeless vet overcomes past to save the present Nov 15, 2009
Local shelter programs through the Salvation Army and the old Molly Pitcher Hotel helped with housing, she said, while Head Start provided child care and parenting programs. When not in shelter programs, Haught doubled up temporarily with friends and relatives, getting by with temporary housing. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
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Household and caregiver contacts of children younger than 6 months of age (parents, siblings and child care providers). Health care and emergency medical services personnel. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Wyo women speak out Nov 14, 2009
Survey finds health care, child care, wages among biggest issues ... CHEYENNE -- Health care, child care and employment and wages top the list of problems experienced by Wyoming women, according to results of a statewide survey released Friday. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Red Cross holds winter classes Nov 14, 2009
Tuesday, Nov. 10: Volunteer Orientation/Fulfilling Our Mission, 9 a.m.; Mass Care, 1 p.m.; Shelter Operations, 3 p.m.; California Child Care CPR and First Aid, 9 a.m., Sonora City Fire Department, 201 S. Shepherd St. (This class and certification is required for licensed child care facility workers. Advance registration is required and maybe made by calling 533-1513. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Health department to take appointments for H1N1 vaccinations beginning Nov. 16 Nov 14, 2009
People who live with or care for infants 6 months and younger (parents, brothers/sisters, child care providers). Children, adolescents, and young adults age 6 months through 24 years - Advertisement - Health care workers and emergency medical personnel. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Helping hands Nov 14, 2009
The Klamath Kid Center, a child care facility in Klamath Falls, is looking for readers to read to children for about an hour a week. Cheryl Moe, director of the center, said one volunteer would read to four children. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
The New Choice: Daycare Decision Nov 13, 2009
"When we have facilities in the state that the state does not regulate we have no sense of what's going on in those facilities..." warns Sophia Bracy of FOCAL, the Federation of Child Care Centers of Alabama ... At Thomas Child care Center, Director Deborah Cunningham has an open door policy for parents. (WSJA.com, AL)
Women's group grows in South Valley Nov 13, 2009
The basics: Melinda Zarate, 53, runs a child care center in her Fresno home. She has three adult daughters living in Fresno. (Fresno Bee)
After long decline, state's welfare rolls surge Nov 13, 2009
Locke is considering a half-dozen changes that would either reduce the availability of benefits or cut child care and other support for working families ... Smith said her caseworkers are calling up their job-hunting clients, making sure car problems, child care and other needs the state is in a position to help with aren't standing in the way of them taking a job. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
Search for pet friendly properties Nov 13, 2009
Real Estate @ domain. Search the smart way. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Vaccine fear has pregnant moms, kids risking flu Nov 13, 2009
Students and staff from public schools, private schools, child care centers, pre-kindergarten, Head Start, charter schools and home schools who live in the ZIP codes 32713, 32725, 32738, 32764 32720, 32724, 32744 and 32763. Meanwhile, Flagler County residents who fall into five designated groups at the top of the priority list can get vaccinated for free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Flagler Palm Coast High School. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
The real reality of raising eight kids Nov 13, 2009
Any child care help they had when they lived on the West Coast near their families ended when they moved to Georgia 10 years ago after John was transferred. Their first vacation alone was a five-day trip to Cancun, Mexico, five years ago when a friend was able to look after the children. (CNN)
A long way from home, Utah's Smithson is his brother's keeper Nov 13, 2009
Utah athletic department officials may help with travel and child care, but there are limitations, according to an e-mail from the compliance office ... "With respect to child care, individuals who volunteer cannot provide entertainment (and) may only prepare meals with food already in the house; this means no dining out or ordering food to be delivered.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Local ministers to live on platform for 7 days Nov 12, 2009
Other charities they are sponsoring include Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge, City of Refuge Orphanage, Northern Asia s Compassionate Touch, Africa s Hope, Convoy of Hope, Africa s Oasis Project, and Latin America Child Care. Rudy says that any funds received above and beyond their goal will fund additional charities on the church s list. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Is masturbation an OK topic for high school lit class? Nov 12, 2009
MJG, if you read the article you posted, it says the increase in people not paying in taxes is due largely to tax cuts and credits benefiting middle class families they have decent income, but the credits, such as for college, child care, first-time home buyers, and clean cars, and other cuts have gone so far that they owe no taxes or even get extra cash back. The increase does not seem to be primarily due to low-income families paying less and getting more than before, although in some cases,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Senators Debate Requiring Sick Leave for Flu Nov 12, 2009
The provision would also let workers take off with pay to care for a child whose school or child care facility has been closed because of flu. It would expire after two years. (Newsmax)
American Legion, VFW posts struggle Nov 11, 2009
Local posts are encouraged to welcome female vets, offer family friendly programs such as child care and to make veterans who are having trouble with civilian life feel comfortable. "You have to give them a reason to join," he says. (USA Today)
Consider those most at risk Nov 11, 2009
At Valley Teen Ranch the annual turnover among our child care counselors is 50%, and we cannot recruit enough new foster parents to replace those who leave (most often because they adopt the foster children and therefore have no room to care for more children). Reading list. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
State wants schools to remain open Nov 11, 2009
He cited the potential disruption to the learning process for the large percentage of kids who are still healthy and to the community as a whole as dual-income families are forced to find child care alternatives. Also, for many kids across the state, school is the one safe place they can go during the day, and perhaps the only place they can count on a nutritious meal. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Too many people go to university Nov 11, 2009
Australia needs skilled workers armed with useful, practical vocational qualifications as much as, if not more than, traditional higher education qualifications, otherwise our economic growth and prosperity will stall, or even go backwards: hindered by too few skilled workers in areas such as agriculture, personal services (aged care, child care etc), building and construction and traditional trades. Which is where Australia's higher education sector, and in particular the private education and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Bethel kicks off capital campaign Nov 11, 2009
A $750,000 capital campaign being organized by the Bethel Home Foundation will help cover planned updates to Bethel Lutheran Home's current nursing home facility and retire the balance of the debt for the New Hope Child Care Center that was completed earlier this year ... Iverson said that part of the campaign goal, $400,000, is for planned renovation work and the balance is to retire the loan on construction of the New Hope Child Care Center. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Lake Land approves lease for Adult Education Center Nov 11, 2009
In addition, the facility will continue to offer child care for children of students and bus service with six buses. There are about 70 students enrolled this fall at the center in Mattoon. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Women on pace to be majority of union workers Nov 11, 2009
"Because of women, we don't just talk about raising wages, but about creating family friendly workplaces with sick leave, child care, and family and medical leave," Burger said. "We don't just talk about out-of-control insurance costs, but about the fact that women pay more than men strictly because of their gender.". (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Allen blasts state children's agency Nov 11, 2009
Carolyn Allen criticized , a state early childhood education agency, for refusing to help with Arizona s budget crisis, which she says will drive up child care license fees and may cause some centers to close. Arizona Department of Health Services Director Wil Humble asked First Things First s board of director on Oct. 27 if it would help with child care funding to help reduce the license fees ... They should be cautious about leaving these families and child care centers out to dry or I could... (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
H1N1 Calls Overloading County's 211 Call Center Nov 10, 2009
Everything from help with utility bills and child care, to disaster information is available. However, most calls have been about the swine flu recently. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
New Lodi Memorial rule to combat spread of H1N1: Visitors must be older than 16 (542) Nov 10, 2009
The hospital does not have a child care center where parents can leave their children while visiting someone. Farron also noted that its illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle, so she encouraged parents to make arrangements ahead of time. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Pa. women earn less, gender gap narrows Nov 10, 2009
"Women are still doing most of the child care. Women take themselves out of the work force and don't get that ground back. You can never make up the money you lost or the promotions. When you do go back, there's the complicated problem of a young child or children. Certainly men do more than they used to and contribute, but it falls primarily on women," she said. Other factors that hurt women's opportunity to earn more, she said, are the predominance of women in clerical jobs and service jobs... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Briefs: Sopori to host Community Day Nov 10, 2009
Following are some expected participants: Amado Food Bank, Eat Well Be Well, Project PPEP, United Health Community Center, United Way, Kool Smiles, Child Care Resources and Referral, Sahuarita Adult Learning Program, Mad Science, Elephant Head Fire Department, Gold Wing Riders, Department of Public Safety, Arivaca Fire Department, and Lifenet (Helicopter). Sopori s PTO will have parents and faculty various vendor booths and there will be free giveaways while supplies last. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Board seeking principal for career academy Nov 9, 2009
By 2011, the school will have a building on the H.T. Edwards campus off West Broad Street, where students can take upper-level coursework in fields with high local demand such as music, health and child care. Students also will be able to earn college credit through a dual-enrollment program with Athens Tech. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Holliston Fire/EMS logs, Oct. 23-29 Nov 9, 2009
1:22 p.m.: Fire Chief Michael Cassidy and the ambulance responded to a medical call at a Washington Street child care facility. One patient was transported to MetroWest Medical Center, Framingham campus. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Ideal role close to home Nov 8, 2009
She has seen her client rolls swell, and her child care programs fill as parents scramble to find extra work. She sees more people who need mental health services, detox beds, temporary shelter, GED classes. (Boston Globe)
Kids' Clothing May Limit Playtime, Study Finds Nov 8, 2009
To find out why, a recent study conducted at Cincinnati Children's Hospital talked with child care providers at 34 day care centers and they discovered an unexpected barrier to kids' playtime: their clothing. Care providers reported that many kids were often sent to their center in things that made it hard for them to run and play, such as flip flops, tight clothing, no coat or gloves in the winter, or nice clothing that the parents had told the child not to get dirty. (KERO 23, CA)
How stressed are your kids? Do you know whats making them feel so anxious? Nov 8, 2009
JATL, do you have any friends that have children that you could trade a day or two of child care here and there ... If not, and I quit posting, you ll know I just drove off into the moonlight one night ;-) I am hoping that between my father and my friends, they can cover child care and help us get out of town for a long weekend for my upcoming big birthday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Somerville will not tolerate domestic violence Nov 7, 2009
Co-habitation, shared bank accounts and child care can make it hard for victims of domestic violence to untangle their lives from their abusers , which is an issue Alderman-at-Large Dennis Sullivan said he hopes Somerville will address. In October, Sullivan filed a resolution, which the Board of Aldermen passed, asking the city to adopt a domestic policy for municipal employees. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Students to volunteer at flu clinic today Nov 7, 2009
The targeted groups are comprised of those in public or private school, child care centers, pre-kindergarten, Head Start, charter and home schools. NEWS. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Child care center wants to move to business park Nov 7, 2009
A child care center currently in the Wissota Health and Regional Vent Center is looking to relocate to the Lake Wissota Business Park. Kids USA Learning Center is applying for a conditional use permit from the Chippewa Falls Plan Commission to build a 17,000-square-foot center with a canopy. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Scientology cult targets Ghanaian children Nov 7, 2009
This has resulted in lack of child care and abuse as adult punishments are administered to children. One recollection of Hubbards punishment with a small boy who had chewed a telex on one of Scientologys ships at sea. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Are Blue Jackets on thin ice in Ohio? Nov 6, 2009
The widow of boxing champion Arturo Gatti lost her bid for $140,000 she was seeking from the boxer s estate, but she was awarded $37,500 to cover legal fees and child care. Superior Court Justice Paul Chaput also allowed Amanda Rodrigues to enter their condominium in Montreal to collect her belongings. (Boston Globe)
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Griger's daughter works at a child care center. The two women said they first thought that the H1N1 virus wasn't serious, but after they learned about the relative in Des Moines, they realized that the vaccine was a necessary layer of protection. (7 KETV Omaha)
County's swine flu rate waning Nov 5, 2009
Other priority groups to receive the vaccine include young people to age 24, pregnant women, household contacts and child care providers for those under 6 months, and those under 65 with underlying health conditions. Members of those groups should contact their health care providers to learn if the H1N1 vaccine is available. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fort Gordon undergoing $133 million in projects Nov 5, 2009
Work has begun on three new child care centers and an expansion of Freedom Park Elementary School, which will soon go up to the eighth grade. The school work is being funded by the special purpose local option sales tax. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Red Cross holds winter classes Nov 5, 2009
Tuesday, Nov. 10: Volunteer Orientation/Fulfilling Our Mission, 9 a.m.; Mass Care, 1 p.m.; Shelter Operations, 3 p.m.; California Child Care CPR and First Aid, 9 a.m., Sonora City Fire Department, 201 S. Shepherd St. (This class and certification is required for licensed child care facility workers. Advance registration is required and maybe made by calling 533-1513. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Health department inspects food service establishments Nov 5, 2009
LaMoille: Allen Junior High School, 96; LaMoille High School, 99; Noah;s Ark Child Care Center, 100. Ladd: Ladd Community Consolidated School, 100; Lanuti;s, 91. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Mary Gainey of Holbrook honored for academic excellence Nov 5, 2009
However, she changed her mind and switched to taking child care classes ... She may take a few business courses, too, as her guidance counselor advised, because she thinks that she would like to open her own child care facility one day. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Newton People Nov 4, 2009
Newton Child Care Commission honors Springer. Newton Child Care Commission and Fund recently awarded the annual Tom Torchia Child Care Advocate of the Year award to Mark Springer, principal of Mason-Rice Elementary School in Newton ... Given annually in honor and memory of Thomas Torchia, a key force in the formation of the Newton Child Care Commission, the award honors a person who significantly impacts the lives of children and families in the city of Newton. (Newton Tab, MA)
Government to take over college loan pool Nov 4, 2009
" The proposed legislation would provide a variety of flexible repayment options. And more grant money is promising, too. Neotashia Jackson, 32, a single parent and education major at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, works 15 hours a week in the university's financial aid office. Jackson borrowed all the money going for education, as well as child care for her 2-year-old daughter, rent and food. At $8,000 a semester, she is going to graduate $64,000 in debt and get a job teaching, a field... (AZCentral -- Business)
India behind other nations in child care: Human Rights Watch Nov 4, 2009
IANS 4 November 2009, 02:02pm IST. NEW YORK: India is falling behind other nations in improving obstetric care as it does not adequately monitor deaths and injuries in the critical period following childbirth and fix gaps in its health system and programmes, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Wednesday. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Nonprofit goes on building spree Nov 4, 2009
The project will seek LEED Gold certification, and it will include an on-site day care center, which will provide free child care for tenants ... Families may or may not own a car, but can easily get downtown to [the ], walk their kids to school, walk their kids to child care, Moreau said. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
After long decline, state's welfare rolls surge Nov 4, 2009
Locke is considering a half-dozen changes that would either reduce the availability of benefits or cut child care and other support for working families ... Smith said her caseworkers are calling up their job-hunting clients, making sure car problems, child care and other needs the state is in a position to help with aren't standing in the way of them taking a job. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
Coppell ISD to sponsor internet safety, cyber bullying program Nov 4, 2009
This is not a presentation suitable for children, according to Liese, so parents are asked to arrange for child care. Covey, who has worked with the FBIs Denver cyber squad since 2004, investigates Internet crimes against children. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
LEARNING THE BASICS: Children do their part in swine flu prevention Nov 3, 2009
Children as young as 2-1/2 can understand the fundamentals, said Linda Smith, executive director of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. At Kiddie Academy in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Book artfully chronicles women's revolution Nov 3, 2009
One of the biggest challenges, however, continues to be the lack of affordable child care for working mothers ... D.s, wondering whether to have a second child, since the additional child care costs would wipe out one of their incomes. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Obama fulfills gender issue promises during first year Nov 3, 2009
"I want to be clear that issues like equal pay, family leave, child care and others are not just women's issues, they are family issues and economic issues," said President Obama when announcing the new council. "Our progress in these areas is an important measure of whether we are truly fulfilling the promise of our democracy for all our people.". (Daily Orange, NY)
Targeting bad food choices Nov 3, 2009
New York State Health Commissioner Richard F. Danes M.D. addresses the gathering at the "Tipping the Scales: Public Policy Approaches to new York's Obesity Epidemic". New York State Health Commissioner Richard F. Danes M.D. addresses the gathering at the "Tipping the Scales: Public Policy Approaches to new York's Obesity Epidemic". (Albany Times Union)
Health Calendar Nov 3, 2009
"Surviving the Holidays" Workshop - 6:30 p.m., Briarwood Baptist Church, 1900 Robinhood Road and Highway 53; for those who are single, separated or divorced; two-hour workshop with video and discussion; for men and women; child care available; $5, includes materials; register at www. briarwoodbaptist. (Athens Banner-Herald)
How often are you getting out? Nov 3, 2009
I know I will need time out of the house so I am thinking the gym with good child care with be a God send. I am hoping that I may be able to stay at home for a while (the hubs ins interviewing for a job that would allow me to do that so any prayers are appreciated) and if that does happen, I cannot become the mom stays in sweats with no make up on all day every day so I am already looking at ways to volunteer and get out while allowing me to take care of our home and baby too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Blueprint: Volunteer opportunities, calendar Nov 2, 2009
Child care during parenting class. First Steps program service provider. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Could Texting Be Good for Students? Nov 2, 2009
Find top-rated Child Care Services near you Try Citysearch now. Complete Entire Training In 30 Wks Program Designed By Chefs. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Patrick slashes $277M in spending Nov 1, 2009
7 million in child care programs, $1. 1 million from soldiers homes, $1 million from sexual assault nurse examiners, $1. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Vegas casinos push for child care for visitors Nov 1, 2009
Current Clark County regulations allow resorts to set up permanent play areas for children but do not address licensing temporary child care at casino-convention areas ... Cardinal Health considered Las Vegas for its $5 million retail convention in 2010 but picked Denver because its venues could provide on-site child care, casino officials said ... are among places that market convenient child care as a perk for conventions, said Richard Harper, a spokesman for Mandalay Bay. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
