St. Lawrence Child Care Council, Inc.

Child Care Aware of America released a new report, Picking Up the Pieces: Building a Better Child Care System Post-COVID-19. The report outlines the pandemic’s impact on child care access, quality, and affordability. Within the report there are several resources to explore including: videos from providers and families, sections dedicated to states comparing affordability, supply and quality initiatives, as well as county level data for six states: Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin. http://ow.ly/JQAR50BTK4g

October is Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month. Approximately 3,500 infants die annually in the United States from sleep-related infant deaths, including sudden... infant death syndrome (SIDS). Consistent, integrated messaging about safe infant sleep and breastfeeding is important for all caregivers. Families benefit from full information and opportunities to openly discuss their concerns. http://ow.ly/Ae1l50BTJIK See more