New Website for Prospective Child Care Providers

Child Care Aware® has a long history of connecting parents to Child Care Resource and Referral agencies (CCR&Rs) for help with finding quality child care. Check out the new Web site, we will also connect prospective child care providers to their local CCR&Rs for support as they consider starting a child care business.

The new Web site for prospective child care providers includes information and resources needed to begin a career in child care and directs them to their local CCR&Rs for support and guidance. The new site, hosted on NACCRRA's Child Care Aware® Web site at http://getstarted.childcareaware.org/, includes information on how to:

*Contact and make the most of the services offered by their local CCR&R
*Develop a business plan
*Prepare a budget
*Effectively manage a child care program
*Become familiar with state child care licensing requirements
*Professionally market a child care program – (Also coming soon... a brochure filled with simple marketing tips providers can use to sustain their businesses)
*And more!

Back To School

FREE Back Packs & School Supplies

Where: Shalom Health Care Center

3400 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis IN

When: Thursday August 6, 2009 from 10:00am-6:00pm

For: Students K-12th Grade

For more information please call (317) 291-7422

Back to School: It doesn't have to be expensive

Back to School: It doesn't have to be expensive

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Paths to QUALITY Ad in the August editon of Indy's Child

FREE!! Help Manage, Motivate and Retain great Staff in your Child Care Program

Would you like a step-by-step plan of action to help you… Manage, Motivate and Retain great staff in your child care program? Check out this site...

http://tinyurl.com/llntl2

"Please share this information… it sounds like an awesome opportunity!!! Julie spoke at a conference four years ago for directors in the Indianapolis area, she did a great job”!- Vanessa, Asst. Director of Programs- Child Care Answers

Free Back to School Supplies

Back to School Family Day 2009, hosted by Covering Kids and Families of Central Indiana, will be Saturday August 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marion County Health Department. 3838 N. Rural St. Indianapolis. Families can receive free school supplies (children must be present), health screenings, health information, immunizations, sports physicals and entertainment.

Questions? Call 317-221-2464. Bilingual information is available 317-221-2039.

Report puts focus on child deaths | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

Report puts focus on child deaths IndyStar.com The Indianapolis Star

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Changes in the WIC Program

Starting in September 09 Indiana WIC (Women,Infants and Children) is making changes for better health. Participants will continue to recieve milk, cereal, eggs, juice, and peanut butter but they will also recieve whole grain breads, fresh fruit and veggies, and baby foods at 6 months old. WIC will also help your childs eating habits by offering infant cereal at 6 months of age, juice when the child turns 1 year old, and switching to lower fat milk for everyone over the age of 2 years old.

For more information contact your local Indiana WIC clinic or call 800-522-0874.

Recall Notice

Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Inflatable Baby Floats

Units: About 4 Million

Manufacturer: Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass.

Hazard: The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been 31 reports of float seats tearing, causing children to fall into or under the water. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled inflatable baby floats were sold in a variety of styles and colors. The names and model numbers are located on the packaging. A date between 08/02 and 07/08 is molded on the valves of recalled products. Products not included in the recall can be identified with the lettering “NP” molded on the valve. The following names and model numbers are included in this recall:

To find a list of recalled floats check out US Consumer Product Safety commisions recall website.

White House Conference on Children

Exchange Strategic Partner, the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA), is leading a campaign to reestablish the White House Conference on Children and Youth. Starting in 1909 through 1970 a White House Conference on Children took place every ten years. According to CWLA, these conferences made significant contributions to national, state, and local policies impacting children and youth. In urging the new President to convene a White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010, CWLA observes:

"The White House Conference is a way for citizens nation-wide to become engaged in determining and recommending to the national government and their communities the best ways to improve the well-being of America's children.... State and local events would include experts on health, education, mental health, and other vital community resources. The events would convene tribal governments and leaders, local advocates and judges, as well as people most affected — families, children, and youth. All would participate in a national dialogue, develop recommendations, and commit to improving the lives of our most vulnerable children and families."

BMV Carload Day At The Indiana State Fair

I just got this emailed to me and thought that you might be interested:

Monday, August 17, is BMV Carload Day at the Indiana State Fair. Up to 10 people can be admitted to the fairgrounds for only $15 for the group. The family-friendly atmosphere, great food, and endless activities will make for a special day. To get this special rate, all you have to do is download a coupon from their Web site . The coupon is accepted at all drive-in and walk-in gates at the fairgrounds. Your friends and neighbors can also take advantage of this special offer, so be sure to forward this to them.

Books for School

If you have a child entering kindergarten or preschool this year you should check out Elizabeth Kennedy at About.com. Listed are some great books to help prepare your child and maybe even you for the first day of school. My five year old adores"I Am Too Absolutely Small For School" featuring the hilarious duo of Charlie and Lola. Reading with your child is a great way to build their confidence about starting school.