First Things First Porter County signs a letter to the Nation on behalf of Infants and Toddlers
The National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers Open Letter to the Nation lays out a united vision for increased investments in prenatal-to-three issues in 2022 and beyond. By calling on our nation’s leaders at every level to invest in priority areas, we have the opportunity to yield meaningful dividends into the future for our economy, our communities and our families. Our hope is that you demonstrate commitment to educate the public and raise awareness about the urgent priorities that support pregnant people and families with children under three. Read the full letter by clicking here. Add your signature to the letter by clicking here.
The Nesting Project
First Things First Porter County has launched a pilot study to understand current Porter County systems of support for pregnant individuals and postpartum families.
Who: approximately 20 families – persons in their third trimester of pregnancy through baby’s 6th month.
Why: To learn what’s working in Porter County and to improve our community’s system of care and support for new families.
How: If you are a Porter County family expecting a baby and you want to share your story, contact us here.
Strosacker Early Learning Fellowship (SELF)
Plans are underway for the Fall 2022 cohort of Early Learning Fellows, a joint project between First Things First Porter County and the School of Education and Counseling at Purdue Northwest. This annual leadership program brings together a small group of Northwest Indiana community and business leaders to learn about high quality early experiences as critical to community and economic development.
To nominate a community leader, innovative thinker or yourself, contact us here.
