June, 2010

Legislative Agenda Outcomes 2010

Submitted by Lisa Thompson on June 22, 2010 - 9:12pm.

QUALITY
 Support the ongoing development of the voluntary Quality Rating and Improvement System was included in the Child Care Omnibus bill passed by legislature and signed by the Govenor.
 Maintain current levels of funding for training and technical assistance programs such as T.E.A.C.H.
Early Childhood® MN for providers to prepare for ratings was included in the Child Care Omnibus bill passed legislature and signed by the Governor.
 Allow 3 and 4 Star rated child care centers or family child care providers in Parent Aware, who care for
Child Care Assistance children, to be reimbursed at a rate up to 15% above the maximum reimbursement rate and up to the provider’s actual rate charged to private-pay families statewide was not adopted in the conference committee report of the Early Childhood Committee Omnibus bill.
ACCESS/ AFFORDABILITY
 Maintain current levels of funding in the Child Care Assistance Program was implemented in the final budget enacted by the legislature and sign by the Governor.
 Restructure the Dependent Care Tax Credit to allow for more families to receive the credit did not get a hearing in either Tax committee.
 Implement the recommendations of the Child Care Advisory Task Force: Teen Parents in School program to receive Authorization through end of school year was included in the Child Care Omnibus bill passed by legislature and signed by the Governor.
OTHER
 Funding for Early Childhood Facilities grants was included in the conference committee report of the Bonding Omnibus bill but this funding was Line itemed Vetoed by the Governor.
 

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2010 Midwest School for Women Workers:

Submitted by Lisa Thompson on June 22, 2010 - 5:28pm.

Taking a stand in tough economic times
 
The Labor Education Service is sponsoring the 2010 Midwest School for Women Workers July 28 – Aug. 1 on the Minneapolis campus of the University of Minnesota.

These are difficult times for working women, our families and our unions, with massive unemployment, high workloads and cuts to public services. Unions are trying to respond to the economic crisis at the same time that we organize, bargain and mobilize to improve the standard of living for everyone. It’s a tall order.
 
At the 2010 Midwest School, we’ve designed general sessions and workshops to give you the tools to address the challenges posed by tough economic times. We’ll also have many opportunities to network, share our experiences and arrive at new strategies together. Read more, including the agenda and registration information https://www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/page10347.aspx
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Meltdown Management!

Submitted by Lisa Thompson on June 19, 2010 - 3:28pm.

 
 The Wakanheza Project
Free workshop for parents and family child care providers:
Meltdown Management!
The Wakanheza Project
Monday, August 9th
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Roseville Ramsey County Library
NEWLY RE-OPENED LOCATION!
2180 North Hamline Avenue
Roseville 55113
(2 hours Training Certificates Issued)
 
Bring your Fire Extinguisher to be tagged -free of charge- by a licensed technician.
 

The Wakanheza Project© has been teaching individuals, agencies, businesses, and communities to use principles and strategies that prevent or de-escalate stressful situations and to create more welcoming environments. 
Child Care Providers Together Peer Mentors have partnered with the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health Department to tailor The Wakanheza Project for family child care parents and child care providers.
 
 

Family child care providers and parents of children in child care are invited to learn useful strategies to deal with children's meltdowns.

 
To register, please contact Lisa Thompson by email at lisa.thompson@afscmemn.org or by phone message at 651-287-0552
 

Free Workshop - Monday Evening
If you missed it before - Here’s your chance again!

 
 
 
The Wakanheza Project concept and logo were developed, copyrighted, and trademarked by
Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health.

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