Family Forward

06/26/2024

Child care is a rewarding career for people who want to make a lasting and meaningful impact. Quality care and early education are the hallmarks of the providers working with Family Forward to expand in Shawnee County. If you or someone you know is interested in working with any of these providers, one application with Family Forward is all you need to get started on the journey.
https://familyforwardnow.org/jobs/apply-for-child-care-jobs

Calvary Lutheran Learning Center Countryside Child Development Center Patterson Family Child Care Center SENT Topeka Building Blocks of Topeka Susanna Wesley Early Learning Center T-Rocks Child Care Center The Learning Center

06/24/2024

A large portion of the workforce is staying home due to the lack of quality child care in Shawnee County. Businesses of all sizes feel the pain. Support working parents with family friendly policies and benefits that build employee loyalty and boost productivity. Learn more here: https://familyforwardnow.org/business/champions

06/21/2024

Sarah Elsen, MSM, of Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas and Trina Goss of Greater Topeka Partnership were guests on I've Got Issues to discuss the child care crisis in Kansas. Thank you, LeTiffany Obozele and ktwu11 KTWU Channel 11 for covering this important topic.
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We take a look at the state of childcare in Kansas.

06/20/2024

There are many ways to be a Champion for Child Care. The fastest way is to support the Family Forward Fund at the Topeka Community Foundation.

Available, affordable, quality child care is critical for parents to return to the workforce. Family Forward has established a special fund at the Topeka Com...

06/18/2024

Ask any business owner or HR director: it's hard to hire. Family-friendly policies and benefits can help you attract and retain the talent you need to prosper and grow. Learn more about ways your business can support working families on our website: https://familyforwardnow.org/business/champions

06/11/2024

Being a Champion for Child Care pays dividends! Learn more about how your business can support working parents (and why that means you'll have a more engaged and robust workforce) here: https://familyforwardnow.org/business/champions

06/07/2024

Thank you WIBW for reporting on the complexities of the Shawnee County child care shortage and how Family Forward is bringing the business community, providers and families together to help address it. One piece, the Family Forward Fund, will provide crucial support to working parents.
Readers: you can give to the Family Forward Fund at https://familyforwardnow.org/business/donate

On the front steps of Washburn Tech, a unique ribbon-cutting took place Wed. morning.

06/06/2024

Thank you KSNT 27 News for shining a light on the Family Forward Fund and on the ways that Family Forward is working across the community to expand quality child care in Shawnee County.

Become a Champion for Child Care by giving here: https://familyforwardnow.org/business/donate

TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Wednesday, Family Forward officially cut their ribbon at Washburn Tech. The Family Forward fund is built for parents who need financial assistance to afford childcare. It w…

06/05/2024

We had picture perfect weather and wonderful community support for our today at Washburn Tech. We'd like to thank our elected officials, business leaders and media who came out today, and especially Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek and Washburn University and Washburn Tech for hosting us.

Young scholars from Washburn's Little Learners led us all in the Pledge of Allegiance and presented a special banner for the cutting. The banner was made of dozens of decorated plates, self portraits made by child care kids from our partner agencies. It was the perfect way to bring to life our message of how quality child care is critical early education. Now let's work together to provide more quality child care for our community!

06/04/2024

Join us on the steps of Washburn Tech for a ribbon cutting like no other. Together we can cut the child care shortage and support working parents.
Greater Topeka Partnership Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas Washburn University Washburn Tech

06/04/2024

Thank you for having us on, Melissa!