Go & Grow Eastern Shore

Go & Grow Eastern Shore is excited to announce the return of the KIDS COUNT Forum on May 30.

We are excited to announce that the popular EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTORY of Programs, Services and Community Resources is now available as an interactive booklet on the Go & Grow Eastern Shore (GAGES) website. https://www.gagesva.org/directory-1

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KIDS COUNT FORUM (KCF) VIRTUAL SERIES 2022
REGISTER NOW FOR SESSION FOUR! Thursday, September 15: Noon - 1:00 PM
SPOTLIGHT ON EASTERN SHORE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES (ESHC)
A Multi-Faceted Approach to Supporting Early Childhood Development

Presented by Allison Bradshaw, ESHC Executive Director and ESHC Partners
Thursday, September 15: Noon - 1:00 PM
Attendance is FREE but limited. You must register to participate. Don't miss out - Register Now by clicking the link below:

Register Here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIufuCspzwiGtI8YZNIz43Js9DhfIiv7r4T

Information About Session Four.....

SESSION FOCUS. With the appointment of Allison Bradshaw as the new Executive Director of Eastern Shore Healthy Communities (ESHC), the organization is beginning the next phase of promoting a growing, positive sense of health, well-being, and self-empowerment of all Eastern Shore residents. ESHC is a partnership of businesses, organizations, faith communities, and individuals of all ages, representing a wide range of community sectors and professions, engaged in addressing and improving policies, systems and environments to support a healthy Eastern Shore. Early care and education is certainly one of the important components of healthy, livable communities. With this in mind, SBES views ESHC as an essential partner in implementing the new Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5) early care and education system on the Eastern Shore and across our Ready Region Southeastern.
Early childhood, particularly the first five years of life, has a lasting impact on the well-being of kids. A wide range of factors can influence these important years, including relationships with families and caregivers, socioeconomic status, and access to early childhood programs. It takes the whole community to meet the needs of this critical time of life. This session will highlight the work
of Eastern Shore Healthy Communities in promoting the healthy growth and development of young children and youth of all ages on the Eastern Shore. Key areas of discussion will be.....
Promoting equity and inclusion in early childhood settings Preparing new moms for pregnancy, birth, and parenting Supporting children's nutritional needs
Exploring strategies for minimizing the impact of poverty on young children
Tips for keeping children safe and healthy in the early years
Ways employers can support familiy needs for early care and education Accessing affordable resources to support caregivers and families

SESSION LEADER AND PANELISTS. Smart Beginnings Eastern Shore (SBES) is the Lead Sponsor of the KCF Virtual Series. We are very grateful for the ESHC community partners who will lead and present Session Four. Roberta Newman, SBES Consulting Coordinator wll introduce the session. Allison Bradshaw will lead and moderate the session. Allison is the Population Health Manager for Eastern Shore Health District and Executive Director of Eastern Shore Healthy Communities. Panelists joining Allison will include:
Andre Elliott, District Executive Director, Eastern Shore Family YMCA and Northampton County YMCA
Rudy Zavala, Accomack County Department of Social Services Kathy Lewis, Nurse Supervisor, Eastern Shore Health District

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This session is designed for members of our community who want to support a healthy early life for children on the Eastern Shore. Whether you are a parent, a teacher, community member or or business leader, you'll be sure to learn something about how support for early childhood development benefits from broad community support. Quality Early Care and Education Services provide the foundation for success, school, work and life. They are a Vital Concern for Everyone! Please join us if you are an informal Shore leader - a mom, dad, clergy member, business or civic group member, etc., OR if you are an individual who has a formal leadership position in a community agency or organization.

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Call SBES for Questions or More Information: 757-330-0777 Or email us: [email protected]
Roberta Newman, SBES Coordinator and KIDS COUNT FORUM Coordinator
Peggy Shaeffer, SBES Chair

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Kids Count Virtual Series - Spotlight on Eastern Shore Healthy Communities - Session 4. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Sponsored by Smart Beginnings Eastern Shore (SBES)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS
ON THE EASTERN SHORE

EASTERN VIRIGINA MEDICAL SCHOOL
Minus 9 to 5

Positions related to implementation
of Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5) Initiative
on the Eastern Shore - Ready Region Southeastern

Hub Lead for Ready Region Southeastern: Minus 9 to 5
Participating Partners: Smart Beginnings Western Tidewater
& Smart Beginnings Eastern Shore)

Link for the Implementation Specialist Positions:

The position on the Eastern Shore will be part time (20 hours per week) and more contract work, but the duties will be similar to this role. (Hourly Rate: $18.44).
https://careers-evms.icims.com/jobs/4306/program-implementation-assistant/job

Additional opportunity for contract CLASS Observer position

https://www.minus9to5.org/resources/ready_region_southeastern/class_observer/

ALL RESUMES CAN BE EMAILED TO ASHLEY STODDIARD FOR SCREENING:

Ashley Stoddard
VQB5 Specialist for Ready Regions Southeastern
Eastern Virginia Medical School
E.V. Williams Hall | P.O. Box 1980 |Norfolk, VA 23501-1980
[email protected]
Office: 757-446-0380
Cell: 757-748-7005
www.minus9to5.org

https://earlysuccess.org/virginia-allies-celebrate-budget-wins

Virginia Allies Celebrate Budget Wins for Children, Families, and Early Care and Education - Alliance for Early Success Alliance allies in Virginia – Virginia Early Childhood Foundation and Voices for Virginia’s Children – worked with bipartisan leaders to negotiate a two-year budget that supports children and families, including investments in early childhood education, children’s healthy development, and fa...