CASY Family Newsletter
November 2021
Observe, Explore, Discover! Engaging Young Children in STEM ~ Tuesday, November 23rd at 12:30pm
Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice
The Power of Positive Attention
How to Handle Tantrums and Meltdowns
How to Help Children Calm Down
Getting Your Child Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 virus is still spreading. That's why getting the vaccine is the best thing to do for your child's health. It also helps make sure that your kids can keep being part of in-person activities that are so important for their physical and mental health.
At long last, it's the kids' turn. It's time for eligible children to get the COVID vaccine, get protected and protect the health of their families and friends. Read more information here.
The Science Behind COVID-19 Vaccines: Parent FAQs
Since COVID-19 vaccines became available to anyone age 12 and up in May 2021, millions of adolescents have been safely vaccinated. Now, children 5 to 11 years old can get vaccinated, too.
Whether you're the parent of a teen or a grade-school age child, you likely have questions about the vaccine. And top-of-mind for many parents is how we know that it is safe for kids.
Here are answers to some common questions about the science behind the COVID-19 vaccine.
How Can We Help Kids With Transitions?
With the right support, children can learn to change gears without whining and tantrums
Many children struggle with transitions, which are common triggers for behaviors that range from annoying (whining, stalling) to upsetting (tantrums and meltdowns).
There are many ways parents and teachers can help kids have an easier time with transitions — and be able to behave better—but it may take a little experimentation to find out what clicks with each particular child.
Be Prepared: Safety Issues To Consider With Daylight Saving Time
Experts have long argued about the health and safety consequences of changing our time in the Spring and the Fall. Safety Toolbox says, “Pedestrians walking around at dusk are nearly three times more likely to be struck and killed by cars in the days following the end of daylight saving time than just before the time change. A study of seven years of nationwide traffic fatalities was conducted at Carnegie Mellon University, calculating the risk per mile walked for pedestrians. The study found that the per-mile risk jumps 186 percent from October to November.”
Holiday Safety Tips for Children and Parents from the Institute for Childhood Preparedness
The holidays are a wonderful time of the year filled with cheer, presents, and fun. But holiday celebrations also lead to distraction and can be dangerous for young children. Parents should take time to check their surroundings for potentially dangerous items, and teach children the importance of holiday safety. Click here to read more.
The benefits of teaching kindness and gratitude to our children
Your CCDF Eligibility Office may have changed
CCDF changes occurred for some Indiana counties effective October 1st, 2021. Review the new Eligibility Map below to see if the changes affect you.
For personalized support in finding a child care program that best meets your family's needs,
contact CASY, Child Care Resource and Referral, Family Engagement Specialists
at 800-886-3952 and choose option 2.
You can also complete the referral request form by clicking here.
Our Family Engagement Specialists will follow up with you by the next business day when you submit the online form.
Build Learn Grow Scholarship Extended to March 2022
For families with qualifying incomes, classified as essential workers, the state of Indiana can cover 80% of your child care costs for kids up to age 12. That even includes before-school and after-school care.
Visit https://brighterfuturesindiana.org/scholarships/families to learn more and apply.
Many Hoosier families have either lost jobs or left the workforce due to COVID-19. From the job search to the interview, it takes time to find a job, and it’s even more difficult to do it with children at home to care for. To help, Indiana is providing temporary child care assistance so Hoosier parents can spend their time focusing on getting back to work. Families who qualify for On My Way PreK or CCDF financial support are also eligible job searching, participating in job training programs, interviewing, completing employment requirements and getting settled in their new job.
- Want to learn more about temporary child care assistance for job-seeking Hoosier families? Click here!
- Ready to apply? Click here!
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