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Empowering Childcare: Dr. DeShonda Jennings on Transforming Early Education and Building Stronger Communities
February 2, 2025
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Sheen Magazine
Dr. DeShonda Jennings is redefining what it means to be an advocate for children and families. With a legacy rooted in passion, education, and empowerment, this trailblazing childcare expert has touched lives across the globe as a business owner, coach, author, and international speaker. From founding DJ Shining Stars Daycare LLC® to mentoring countless childcare providers, Dr. Jennings has dedicated her career to transforming early education and creating sustainable futures for families and educators alike.
Virginia childcare providers can’t hire staff due to background check delays: 'When is it going to be fixed?'
January 27, 2025
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WTVR
Several Central Virginia childcare directors and owners told CBS 6 they have been waiting weeks or months for the Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS) to process job candidates' fingerprint background checks, which is hindering the hiring of much-needed staff.
Thrive Birth to Five works to secure quality early childhood education for Emporia-Greensville
November 29, 2024
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Independent Messenger
Accessible, affordable child care is a critical need in Emporia-Greensville and across the commonwealth. Thrive Birth to Five is leading the charge to bring quality early childhood education to the area.
Freeze on subsidized child care spots leaves families, providers in limbo
September 30, 2024
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VPM
Thousands of children are stuck on waitlists. Last year, child care experts predicted tens of thousands of children in Virginia would lose access to child care when federal funding that had been subsidizing care for thousands of low-income families during the COVID-19 pandemic expired in the summer of 2024.
Child Care Expenses Push an Estimated 134,000 Families into Poverty Each Year
October 31, 2024
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Center for American Progress
Robust public investments can lift the weight of the child care affordability crisis off the safety net’s shoulders.
Urban Baby Beginnings (opens in new window)
Urban Baby Beginnings® is a safe space for pregnant and postpartum families and their babies. Membership at UBB provides access to programs, health specialists such as navigators, doulas, lactation professionals, classes, and more!
Early Impact Virginia | VA Home Visiting Directory (opens in new window)
Home visiting is proven to strengthen families and help children grow up healthy and ready to learn. Early Impact Virginia connects expectant parents and families with young children to a trained, family support professional who provides customized coaching and guidance during pregnancy, postpartum and the early stages of a child’s development.
ACEs and Toxic Stress (opens in new window)
ACEs is an acronym for "Adverse Childhood Experiences," a term used in psychology to describe various forms of trauma, abuse, and household dysfunction that can affect a child’s development and overall health later in life.
Protective Factors to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect (opens in new window)
The protective factors are conditions in families and communities that, when present, increase the health and well-being of children and families. These attributes serve as buffers, helping parents find resources, support, or coping strategies that allow them to parent effectively, even under stress. Research has shown that the protective factors are linked to a lower incidence of child abuse and neglect.
Virginia Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (opens in new window)
The Program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, supplemental nutritious foods, counseling at WIC clinics, and screening and referrals to other health, welfare, and social services.
Shaken Baby Awareness/Abusive Head Trauma (opens in new window)
Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma (SBS/AHT) is a term used to describe the constellation of signs and symptoms resulting from violent shaking or shaking and impacting of the head of an infant or small child. The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome is also a great resource.
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