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Cooking with Toddlers: 5 Easy Tasks for Tots - The Nourished Child
Cooking with toddlers is an effective way to expose and teach your little one about food. Here are 5 ways you can cook with toddlers today!
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Staff is the heartbeat of Head Start! Ensuring staff wellness is a critical component in our ability to address the diverse and individualized needs of Head Start children and families.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/3jLJaEY
#HeadStartForward
Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness
Children under the age of 18 made up 60 percent of people experiencing homelessness in families in 2020.
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October is 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 Awareness Month! Head Start is a national child development program that serves families with children from birth to age five, and expectant parents. The program is designed to prepare children for success in school by enhancing their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. In Fairfax County, Head Start is a partnership between families, 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗳𝗮𝘅 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗳𝗮𝘅 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 & 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁, and family child care providers.
During Head Start Awareness Month, we celebrate all the work these programs have done for families and children in our communities!
For more information about Head Start services, visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/head-start
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Today is the start of #HispanicHeritageMonth!
#HeadStart staff provide enhanced experiences for the 37% of Head Start infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children who identify as Hispanic or Latino. Explore resources on culture and language here: https://buff.ly/2RF705D
What a great First Day Back to Head Start and Early Head Start!
What a great First Day Back to Head Start and Early Head Start!
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As your child heads back to school, make sure they have everything they need, including all of their routinely recommended childhood vaccinations. Check with your child’s doctor to make sure your child is up to date.
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#VaccinesWork
A trip to the farmers market made for a great opportunity to show Head Start children where food comes from so they will feel more connected to the food they eat. Why does this matter? Children are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables when given the opportunity to participate in the shopping experience!
A trip to the farmers market made for a great opportunity to show Head Start children where food comes from so they will feel more connected to the food they eat. Why does this matter? Children are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables when given the opportunity to participate in the shopping experience!
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Never leave a child unattended in a car, no matter how short the stop or what the weather is, even if the windows are cracked.
Learn more here: https://buff.ly/2Cyr7Q5
#LookBeforeYouLock #HeatStrokeKills
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Starting kindergarten can be scary and exciting for both you and your child. Find practical guides, information on special topics, and relevant research on the kindergarten transition: https://buff.ly/369Dg97
Know the Difference Between a Child's Immaturity and Developmental Delays
Sometimes kids need a little extra time to grow up.
Child Tax Credit Awareness Day
In case you missed it, the White House declared this past Monday Child Tax Credit Awareness Day—ahead of the first round of monthly payments.
There’s money on the table for Head Start families — $3,600 for children under six, to be exact.
Starting July 15, millions of U.S. households will begin receiving the expanded federal benefit included in President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. The American Rescue Plan increased the Child Tax Credit to a record high, providing monthly payments of $300 per child under age 6 and $250 per child aged 6-17 to qualifying families.
Spread the word to Head Start families
If a family filed taxes for 2019 or 2020 or signed up to receive a stimulus check from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), they will begin receiving this tax relief automatically.
If families did not earn enough income to be required to file taxes (under $24,800 for a couple, $18,650 for a head of household, or under $12,400 for a single filer) they must sign up for the Child Tax Credit through the IRS non-filer Sign-up Tool.
Día de Concientización sobre el Crédito Tributario por Hijos
En caso de que se lo haya perdido, la Casa Blanca declaró el lunes pasado el Día de Concientización sobre el Crédito Tributario por Hijos, antes de la primera ronda de pagos mensuales.
Hay dinero sobre la mesa para las familias de Head Start: $ 3,600 para niños menores de seis años, para ser exactos.
A partir del 15 de julio, millones de hogares estadounidenses comenzarán a recibir el beneficio federal ampliado incluido en el Plan de Rescate Estadounidense de $ 1.9 billones del presidente Joe Biden. El Plan de Rescate Estadounidense aumentó el Crédito Tributario por Hijos a un nivel récord, proporcionando pagos mensuales de $ 300 por niño menor de 6 años y $ 250 por niño de 6 a 17 años para las familias que califiquen.
Haga correr la voz a las familias de Head Start
Si una familia presentó impuestos para 2019 o 2020 o se inscribió para recibir un cheque de estímulo del Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS), comenzará a recibir esta desgravación fiscal automáticamente.
Si las familias no obtuvieron suficientes ingresos para que se les requiera declarar impuestos (menos de $ 24,800 para una pareja, $ 18,650 para un jefe de familia o menos de $ 12,400 para un solo contribuyente), deben registrarse para el Crédito Tributario por Hijos a través del no contribuyente del IRS. Herramienta de registro.
Starting on July 15th and through the rest of the calendar year, eligible families will receive monthly payments (via direct deposit for 80% of families and through the mail for families who don’t use direct deposit) of $250 for each child between ages 6 and 17 and $300 for each child under age 6.
Families that did not file a 2020 tax return can use this simple online tool to enroll to receive the CTC: https://buff.ly/3gn04Ip
Learn more about the CTC: childtaxcredit.gov
#CTCAwarenessDay #ChildTaxCredit
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June is National Safety Month. Families can put together first aid kits for their home and car so that they’re always prepared.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/2KxhKjB
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Brighter and better days are ahead for our Head Start community. All #HeadStart programs are moving toward providing in-person services, as local health conditions allow.
Get more information here: https://buff.ly/2RQZn0C
#HeadStartForward
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Over the past 56 years, Head Start has grown from an eight-week summer session to a comprehensive program stretching all 50 states and territories. Join us today in celebrating Head Start's 56th birthday!
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#56YearsOfHeadStart #HappyBdayHeadStart
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Happy early #MothersDay to all of the Head Start moms out there!
Celebrating our Teachers at Higher Horizons. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our Teachers.
Celebrating our Teachers at Higher Horizons. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our Teachers.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Thank a Teacher!
Thank a Teacher!
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The move from an early learning program to kindergarten is a major transition for children and families! Check out this list of virtual and in-person activities that support kindergarten transitions.
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Opening Day! Welcome Back!
Opening Day! Welcome Back!
We are ready!
We are ready!
We will be back April 19th and everyone is getting ready!
We will be back April 19th and everyone is getting ready!
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It’s best to start preparing for your child's move into kindergarten several months before their first day. Discover activities families can do on their own to help their child through the transition: https://buff.ly/2tmsqMZ
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Strong communities support families before they reach a crisis. Share these resources to help members of your community adopt a prevention approach that keeps children safe and thriving. https://buff.ly/2Nhd4mZ
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
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