Digital booklet
Nature resources, activities, and inspiration for the early educator
Celebrate Earth Month and outdoor learning with this colorful 28-page digital booklet filled with nature-themed activities and inspiration!
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Mid-April RTG Updates + Highlights - here.
CCDF Voucher Details with 14,000 children moving from wait list to enrollment throughout Indiana!
From Chalkbeat Indiana: Child Care Vouchers to Resume
After a 15-month freeze, Indiana will resume Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) vouchers, adding approximately 14,000 children back into the program.
While this is an important step forward, around 20,000 children are expected to remain on the waitlist.
What to expect:
Enrollment from the waitlist is anticipated to begin in late May
It will likely take 5–6 months to enroll the 14,000 children
Priority for enrollment:
1. Siblings of children already receiving vouchers
2. Infants and toddlers
3. Preschool-aged children
Note: School-age vouchers are not expected to be included at this time
Looking ahead:
The additional $200 million investment is expected to last one year
State leaders have indicated plans to request continued funding in the next budget cycle.
Full funding to serve all eligible children (including those on the waitlist) is estimated at approximately $350 million annually.
Read more here:
https://www.chalkbeat.org/.../child-care-vouchers-to.../...
This is meaningful progress, and also a reminder of the ongoing need to ensure access to affordable, high-quality early care and learning for all families.
Stay tuned for upcoming Ready to Grow–sponsored conversations as we continue to share updates, strategize together, and navigate the evolving St. Joseph County child care landscape.
This month, we’re highlighting the alignment of Conscious Discipline and HighScope—two approaches that together support the whole child. When combined, they create learning environments and relationships where children feel safe, connected, and ready to learn through meaningful interactions and active, hands-on experiences. We are seeing this come to life across our St. Joseph County community in encouraging and meaningful ways through thoughtful and intentional work.
Read more here (English): here
Read more here (Spanish): aqui
Wishing you well,
Terri
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Yoga in the Garden May 18th - Oct 12th, Mondays at 6pm 3701 Prast Blvd l Unity Gardens
Join us in relaxing in the garden. Stretch out your body and reset your mind in this free guided yoga class. Bring a mat or towel and unwind in the garden. If it's rainy, we'll be in the building, but otherwise we meet by the goat fence!
This sessions are taught by Zana, a certified yoga instructor. Sound baths are led by Sarah Vervynckt.
Monday, May 18th at 6pm
Monday, May 25th at 6pm + Sound Bath
Monday, June 1st at 6pm
Monday, June 8th at 6pm
Monday, June 15th at 6pm
Monday, June 22nd at 6pm
Monday, June 29th at 6pm + Sound Bath
Monday, July 6th at 6pm
Monday, July 13th at 6pm
Monday, July 20th at 6pm
Monday, July 27th at 6pm + Sound Bath
Monday, August 3rd at 6pm
Monday, August 10th at 6pm
Monday, August 17th at 6pm
Monday, August 24th at 6pm
Monday, August 31st at 6pm + Sound Bath
Monday, September 7th at 6pm
Monday, September 14th at 6pm
Monday, September 21st at 6pm
Monday, September 28th at 6pm + Sound Bath
Monday, October 5th at 6pm
Monday, October 12th at 6pm + Potluck
Did you know? MHAM works hard to provide free counseling for the Michiana community with their Pro Bono Counseling Project: https://buff.ly/3t5uKmQ
Short term therapy is a great service for individual, couples and families with acute problems. Once your application is received, it will be reviewed to make sure you're a good candidate for this project.
We're here to help you take the next steps.
mhamichiana.org | 574-393-8809, ext. 3
Pro Bono Counseling Project Application: here.
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