New Directions Early Head Start - University of Delaware

The Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (deaeyc) is offering FREE CPR & First Aid trainings to those in the community with young children (Birth - 8 Years) in their lives. Register today by visiting their website: https://www.deaeyc.org/services

Virtual breastfeeding classes are being provided by Delaware WIC this September. They are offered in English and Haitian/Creole. Classes are FREE, use the link to sign up: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8114202433

Delaware WIC is hosting their 50th Anniversary Celebration today from noon to 3:00pm at Legislative Mall in Dover, DE! This event is FREE to attend and registration is not necessary

Join the celebration!

Hope to see you at this wonderful event!
https://picofdel.org/event/save-the-date-family-shade-annual-summit-2024/

Help celebrate 50 years of WIC with an anniversary party for the whole family. Enjoy food trucks, farm stands and more while we applaud WIC.

Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Legislative Mall | 410 Legislative Ave., Dover, DE 19901

For more details visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wic-50th-anniversary-celebration-tickets-938881238057

We hope to see you at the event soon!

Información del evento en español
https://web.cvent.com/event/C49B4EAA-DAFA-4A6B-932A-2A738AED787D/summary

From early math skills to confidence & resilience, the model supports children on their path to success in school and in life. ! 🎂🎈

https://nhsa.org/happy-birthday-head-start/

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From sharing information on developmental milestones, to facilitating critical health services & offering job training opportunities, for 59 years has helped transform the lives of MORE than 40 million children and their families nationwide.

! New Directions EHS is proud to be a part of the Head Start community and support the of Delaware's youngest learners!

Over the past 59 years, Head Start has grown from an 8 week summer session to a comprehensive program stretching all 50 states & territories. Join us in celebrating Head Start's 59th birthday!
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Join the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (SNZCBI) and NHSA May 16th, 2024 at 2:00pm for a virtual learning opportunity about Zoo animals, created specifically for Head Start and Early Head Start programs across the country!

Register online today and tune in to help us celebrate 59 years of Head Start! ! 🎂🎈

NHSA and The Zoo in The Classroom: Head Start's Birthday Party at the Zoo All Head Start programs are encouraged to enjoy these high-energy programs—dance, sing, learn, & have fun celebrating Head Start's birthday!

Thank you, New Directions family and friends, for your support during I Heart UD Giving Day! You answered the call and showed what’s possible when passion meets purpose!

Upcoming community baby shower event from MOMs Agency Inc. happening later this month at the Wilmington Public Library. See event flyer for full details!

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Plan for a joy-filled celebration as Westside Family Healthcare hosts a FREE virtual Baby Shower on May 16! RSVP by May 14 so you don't miss out on these unforgettable memories! https://bit.ly/4biBhij

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New and Expecting parents! Sign up today for Themomstour (Maternal Outcomes Matter Shower) happening this Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Williams Hicks Anderson Community Center, 501 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Let's come together to celebrate parenthood, access vital resources, and promote healthier outcomes for parents and babies alike.

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This Wednesday May 1st is I Heart UD Day, the University of Delaware's annual day of generosity and philanthropy.

We are participating by raising funds to bring specialty programs (such as music, theater, and dance performances) into the classrooms of children enrolled in New Directions Early Head Start. We know these types of experiences engage students, enrich learning, and develop creativity. You could call them an "in-house field trip!"

Every donation made helps to support the children of New Directions Early Head Start!

Join Themomstour (Maternal Outcomes Matter Shower) on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Williams Hicks Anderson Community Center, 501 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. At The M.O.M.S. Tour you'll receive access to educational information, essential health-related services, free giveaways, and nutritious food to nourish both you and your little ones along with exciting activities for kids and dads to enjoy!

Happy World Book Day!

This month NDEHS families are reading One, Two, Three... Run! by Carol Thompson with their little ones and learning about the connections between their child’s health and their child’s learning development. Celebrate by visiting a library near you today! www.lib.de.us/list-of-libraries

We’re inspired by to create better outcomes by continuing to provide excellence in early childhood education starting from bump to 36 months, making sure our get the support and resources they need.

Are you a new mother who has just returned to work from maternity leave?

UD is looking for mothers in their first month of returning from maternity leave to participate in a study investigating how businesses can support and help working mothers readjust when they return to work after maternity leave.

Follow the link below to learn more!

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Thank you so much to the wonderful people at Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church! The gifts you provided for our newborns give help and hope to families in need. Baby supplies meet real, tangible needs but they also show families that someone cares and someone went out of their way to help.

For the official kick-off of , we want to share local events happening all month, starting with the YMCA of Delaware Black History Month Celebration:

We Celebrate Black History Month Around the YMCA Join us at the YMCA of Delaware as we celebrate Black History Month! This month we will honor & celebrate the accomplishments & contributions of black people.