Orange County Partnership for Young Children

08/27/2024

08/23/2024

Addressing the child care crisis and the need for high-quality, affordable child care is something families across the country have demanded for decades. MomsRising is partnering with moms, parents, and families to lift child care as a critical issue for families this election by having candidates for public office on local, state, and national levels to commit to truly stand with families by earning our Moms' of Approval on Child Care and to work with families to build comprehensive child care solutions.

We are bringing together parent advocates, child care champions, and candidates who have committed to our Mom Child Care Platform and will advance child care solutions when in office for our official Moms' Seal of Approval on Child Care virtual launch event on August 27th and we want YOU to join us! RSVP today to learn more about our Moms' Seal of Approval on Child Care and as a child care voter! https://www.mobilize.us/momsrisingtogether/event/673479/

08/23/2024

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is common in children under 5 years old, but anyone can get it. The illness is usually not serious, but it is very contagious. To prevent spreading HFMD, wash your hands often, clean and disinfect surfaces, and avoid close contact with others. https://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/about/index.html

08/23/2024

PRESS RELEASE — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced Blue Cross Blue Shield NC was selected to operate the Children and Families Specialty Plan. A first-of-its-kind initiative, the CFSP is a single, statewide NC Medicaid Managed Care plan that will wrap Medicaid-enrolled children, youth and their families in the child welfare system with seamless, integrated and coordinated health care.

Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/MWpL50T19ez

08/23/2024

Jessica Amsbary is a technical assistance specialist at the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) where she engages in research and development related to STEM innovations for young children with disabilities and supporting provider and family use of evidence-based practices for toddlers with autism.

As part of our FPG profile series, we spoke with Jessica to learn more about her work here at the Institute.

08/23/2024

Join us in the Nest for our Free Supported Playgroups! This program is open to Orange County residents, thanks to the support of the Orange County Partnership for Young Children.

Kidzu Children’s Museum’s Early Learning Environment, the Nest, is the only Orange County Affiliate hosting Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Supported Playgroups for children ages birth – 3 and their caregivers. Playgroups aim to support all Orange County caregivers not otherwise enrolled in licensed child care. This six week program runs weekly on Mondays from August 26-September 30. Participants can register for ONE of the following sessions: 8:30-10:00 or 10:30-12:00.

Get started here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMtmD3gUWv8Gl2yGQ-BGx8QMaanqz0uHzH0KY1dln7COJBNQ/viewform

07/23/2024

07/21/2024

We love the work we do!

07/19/2024

FREE WEBINAR
Wednesday, July 31st
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Tune in to take a look at 504 plans. Section 504 is federal civil rights law under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) administers Section 504—not the State. A 504 plan is designed to give students with disabilities or medical conditions equal access to the general education curriculum. We will explore accommodations and how they can be used to level the playing field for learners.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
• Summarize what Section 504 provides to students with disabilities
• List examples of accommodations
• Locate 504 resources
Presented by: Anastacia Newton, ECAC Parent Educator
1-800-962-6817 [email protected]

We help parents navigate the special education system, know their rights, and use their voice. We provide information, support, training and resources to assist families caring for children with special needs from birth to age 26. We also support young adults with disabilities in becoming self-advoc...

07/19/2024