Child Care Providers Together, CCPT, is an organization of family child care providers having joined together to form a labor union dedicated to advocating and working for a strong, effective child care industry by supporting child care providers, strengthening partnerships with other child care field agencies, and promoting professionalism and quality in caring for children. A stronger child care industry will carry over to stronger communities and workforce today and in the future.

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03/30/2009 - 12:54pm

Community Awareness
Through workshops, events, print and radio ads, and many other sources, Ready 4 K is helping the Hmong community raise awareness of the importance of early education and get the resources it needs to prepare all children for school.


03/30/2009 - 12:27pm
Do any of you still have contact with any parents that were removed from CCAP due to the eligibility changes from the 2003 cuts?

03/30/2009 - 12:23pm

The Act will help low-income parents obtain the child care they need to get and keep jobs and help children get the early learning they need to succeed by providing:

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Last updated 03/30/2009 - 1:05pm
03/30/2009 - 1:05pm

 

This is the back end of the draw down on federal TANF money to replace general fund money. 

03/30/2009 - 12:35pm
Good Morning!
I had the opportunity to go before Sen. Berlin's committee this morning and testify as to the devestating affects the Governor's proposed budget cuts to CCAP would have on family child care providers and the families we serve receiving child care assistance.  Attached is a copy of my testimony.
Lisa
 

03/30/2009 - 12:19pm
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I was riding in the car......


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Fruity Breakfast Parfait

Summary:
<p>Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so have some fun with the children first thing in the morning.</p> <p>This recipe from Dole5aday.com offers a yummy treat that doesn't take long to make - AND it's healthy, too!</p>

What you need:
2
cups chopped fresh pineapple
1
cup frozen raspberries, thawed
1
cup lowfat vanilla yogurt
1
firm, medium banana, peeled and sliced
1/3
cup chopped dates
1/4
cup sliced almonds, toasted
 

 

What to do:

1. In glasses, layer pineapple, raspberries, yogurt, banana, and dates.
2. Sprinkle the top with almonds.

Serves 4

Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 258 calories, 6g protein, 5g fat (1g sat.), 47g carbohydrate, 43mg sodium, 3mg cholesterol