The Children's Movement of Florida

From Florida Politics: ‘FDOE Official Emphasizes that Early Learning is Key to Academic Success’ "Good news is that (in) states with local pre-kindergarten readiness programs, is kiddos that enter those programs are more likely to be successful and enter kindergarten ready for school. If high school graduation matters, leaving third grade with the grade on reading skills necessary to be successful in fourth grade and beyond matters, kindergarten readiness must matter." Read More: bit.ly/3XSzyNh #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #TheChildrensMovement

Join us tomorrow when we will speak with Dawn Montecalvo, President of the Guadalupe Center, Inc. Immokalee, Florida. She will present on their approach to minimizing behavioral issues both through extra staff support and teacher training. The Future Call will take place every other week on Tuesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. ET. Sign up today at the link below and add this recurring meeting to your calendar! Register at the link below! 🌐: bit.ly/thefuturecall  #TheChildrensMovement #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #TheFutureCall

We’re hosting a community call for Floridians interested in supporting our youngest learners and the adults who help them thrive. It’s an opportunity to share successes and best practices aligned to the recommendations in Florida’s Early Learning Roadmap, and to collaborate for continued progress. The Future Call takes place every other week on Tuesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. ET. Sign up today at the link below and add this recurring meeting to your calendar! 🌐: bit.ly/thefuturecall  #TheChildrensMovement #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #TheFutureCall #ForFloridaChildren

Happy Fourth of July! Let freedom ring and may your day be as bright as the fireworks in the sky. #TheChildrensMovement #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #Florida

We’re excited to welcome Bruce Lowthers to Bosses to Babies! Bruce was named CEO & Executive Director of Paysafe in May 2022 and serves as Executive Director of the Board of Directors. Bruce recognizes that the most valuable assets of any organization’s future growth and success are its people, and he creates a culture that offers ongoing personal and professional development opportunities for employees. Paysafe places a high priority on its commitment to its employees and their wellbeing. Employees receive robust health insurance options, paid paternity leave program for new and adoptive parents, sick, personal and paid vacation leave. Bruce is most proud of the company’s Families Network program that offers employees access to family resource groups to help them deal with key life-changing moments such as the birth of a child, and caring for a sick family member or elderly parent. 🌐: bit.ly/BossesForBabiesFL hashtag #TheChildrensMovement #BossesForBabies #Florida #FloridaFamilies #Jacksonville

We’re hosting a community call for Floridians interested in supporting our youngest learners and the adults who help them thrive! Listen to Varnessa McCray, our Director of Community Engagement, and take this opportunity to engage with and learn from Florida’s early learning champions. The Future Call takes place every other week on Tuesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. ET. Sign up today at the link below and add this recurring meeting to your calendar! 🌐: bit.ly/thefuturecall #TheChildrensMovement #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #TheFutureCall #ForFloridaChildren

On our next Future Call, we'll speak with Dawn Montecalvo, President of the Guadalupe Center, Inc. Immokalee, Florida. She will present on their approach to minimizing behavioral issues both through extra staff support and teacher training. The Guadalupe Center’s Behavioral Health Initiative recognizes the importance of identifying and addressing mental and behavioral health issues as a child develops. The program supports not only the child and parent but also the educators by providing the tools and support they need in the classroom. Register at the link below! 🌐: bit.ly/thefuturecall  #TheChildrensMovement #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #TheFutureCall

 From News Medical: ‘Research Quantifies Impact of Childhood Obesity On Long-Term Health and Life Expectancy’ "New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) has, for the first time, quantified the impact of different aspects of childhood obesity on long-term health and life expectancy...The development of obesity at a very young age was found to have a particularly profound effect." Read More: bit.ly/44UXZex #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #TheChildrensMovement

Improving child care and education one degree at a time 🎓 Congratulations to the most recent class graduating this year from the Business & Leadership Institute for Early Learning (BLI) program in Alachua, Florida! This Children's Trust of Alachua County program includes two tracks: the Master Class and the Accreditation Academy. The BLI Master Class Series empowers business professionals and entrepreneurs in the industry of childcare. It is designed for early learning centers, family home-based owners or operators, and after-school centers as well as those planning to open a childcare business. Learn more: bit.ly/3RLIzUI #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #TheChildrensMovement

From Health News Florida: ‘Dangerous Heat in Cars can be Lethal to Kids and Pets. But You Knew That, Right?’ "With the summer sizzle underway and heat indices in triple digits on most days, the National Weather Service offers important reminders to keep people and pets safe. It seems like a no-brainer, don’t leave anyone or any pet in your vehicle. But so far this year, 18 children have died nationwide after being found in a hot car. And hundreds of pets die each year from heatstroke because they are left in a car by their owners. While most of us know the dangers of a hot car, the National Weather Service warns that this time of year all of us need a reminder." Read More: bit.ly/3VXZfLd #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #TheChildrensMovement