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DID YOU KNOW? |
High-quality birth-to-five programs for disadvantaged children can deliver a13% per year return on investment.Source: https://heckmanequation.org/ |
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IN THE LOOP |
Camp CollaborationTogether, we can do s’more!Camp Collaboration, hosted by the First Things First Early Learning Collaborative, brought 100+ participants together to learn more about the organizations serving Porter County pregnant women, infants and toddlers. |
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The goal was to foster partnerships and strengthen the ecosystem for PN – 3 in Porter County. In a follow-up survey, over 94% of survey respondents reported that they had made 4 or more connections at Camp Collaboration! We will be checking in with our partners to learn more about how they are working together on behalf of young children and families. Together, we can do s’more! |
 | Camper of the Day: First Steps of NWIDrawing at Camp Collaboration for the Participation Award Thanks to Lakeshore Learning for their support and raffle of early learning materials! |
|  | Spirit Award: Geminus Child Care Resource & ReferralSelected by a panel of volunteer judges based on the representation of PN – 3 programs and services, information about how to partner as well as connection to the theme |
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Read what our friends are saying about the importance of building a collaborative of community partners who are committed to creating a rich system of care, support and services so that every Porter County baby born is prepared for a strong start in life. |
| Help Wanted? That’s ExpectedBy: Matthew Burden, Ph.D. | President/CEO Porter-Starke Services “All of us could use some help in figuring things out when it comes to equipping our children with everything they need to get off to a happy and healthy start in this world…” | |
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The Importance of Looking UpstreamBy: Matt Vessely | Regional President, 1st Source Bank “All too often, communities and organizations spend too much time, energy, and money dealing with the pressing issues of the day – rather than looking “upstream” and trying to fix the source of the downstream problems...” | |
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| When I grow up, I want to be a…By: Laura Green | Outreach Coordinator, First Things First Porter County “I knew from a very young age while lovingly rocking baby dolls and packing pretend diaper bags that I wanted to work with infants and toddlers…” | |
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BRAINWAVES |
Let’s learn together! Here are some recommendations from our team and the collaborative: |
Listen In:WVLP Radio Show “What A World” hosted by Steve Adik and Larry Galler, with guest Mary Jane Eisenhauer – June 29, 2022. | |
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| Listen In:1800 Days – The Story of Early Childhood in the US, from Erikson Institute and PRX. | |
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Read & Do:Now’s the time for self-care. If you have been feeling a lack of interest, motivation, or energy; cognitive weariness; emotional exhaustion; or physical fatigue, you may be suffering from the effects of burnout. | |
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| Watch & Discuss:FAIR PLAY makes the invisible care work historically held by women visible, inspiring a more balanced future for all. “By following three families on their own journeys to find balance at home, we see how even the smallest fights around dirty dishes are actually linked to systemic issues affecting millions of families across the globe.” | |
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LINK & SYNC |
Let’s link together and sync up! Here are some programs & events that are happening right now in the community. Click on an image to learn more. |
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