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Child Resource Connect hosts and collaborates various events throughout the year to better connect with the diverse communities we serve, the early child care professionals we support, and the community partners and stakeholders we liaise with in order to fulfill our mission. Participants are invited to share their experiences in their programs as well as interact with staff in a fun-filled environment.
PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY
Provider Appreciation Day was started in 1996 by a group of volunteers in New Jersey and is celebrated every year on the Friday before Mother’s Day. Besides saying thank you…
Child Care Legislation on the Move
Originally posted February 25, 2022 | Updated March 25, 2022 All your advocacy, your stories, and your experiences have moved Delegates and Senators to introduce what they are calling a…
NEWS YOU CAN USE for Child Care Providers
March 31 ACF/ED Joint Webinar: Public Service Loan Forgiveness for the ECE Workforce If you’re an early childhood educator with federal loans, plan join this webinar on March 31, from…
Time for action! Child care hearings – March 15
Child care legislation will be heard in two committees on Tuesday, March 15! The Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund (SB 0919/HB 0993) will be heard in the Senate Education, Health…
Child Care in President Biden’s State of Union Address
March 9, 2022 The State of the Union Address is an annual speech that the President of the United States delivers to the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate. The…
Healthy Babies Equity Act: Support for HB1080/SB0778
March 1, 2022 Prince George’s Child Resource Center (PGCRC) has been working tirelessly since 1990 to support parents as they create nurturing environments for their children and child care providers…
Time for action! Child care hearing March 4
Four child care bills will be heard in the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee on Friday, March 4th: HB 933 the Maryland Child Care Working Families Act HB 993…
BIG NEWS: Early Childhood Mental Health Legislation Introduced
An important bill is being proposed in Maryland called the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program. House Bill 513 will be considered on February 17th by the House Ways…
Engage with State Legislators online: Create your free online “My GA” account
The Maryland House and Senate are putting in place a mix of in-person and virtual activities for this legislative session. We are so glad to see that submitting written testimony…
Maryland Budget Action This Week
February 1, 2022 Each year, the Governor’s budget proposal kicks off the state budget decision-making process. The budget proposal. Get the highlights on our blog! The Maryland General Assembly will…