Calendar

Jul
10
Fri
Community Partner Conversations
Jul 10 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Register here.

Join Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS), part of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, for the next series of Community Partner Conversations. In our effort to continue to provide you with important updates and information about CJFS, we are hosting this series virtually.

Due to COVID-19, CJFS has made various adjustments to business processes and policies based on guidance from Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Ohio Department of Medicaid.

During the virtual Community Partner Conversations, we will:
• Provide agency updates on our ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
• Policy reviews covering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Childcare benefits; and
• Helpful resources to support assisters in navigating the customer’s experience accessing public benefits.

Jul
14
Tue
Healthy Moms and Babies: Housing and Health Integration
Jul 14 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us for a virtual discussion around the impact of housing and healthcare and the promising approach to improving maternal/infant health
About this Event
Research Findings and Recommendations for Policy Makers

Safe, stable, and quality housing is essential for families—particularly mothers and children–to thrive and achieve optimal health. However, a lack of affordable housing nationwide has made families vulnerable to high housing cost burden and housing instability, as households are forced to make tradeoffs between housing and other basic needs, such as food, healthcare, and utilities. This puts families under high stress and places them at risk for homelessness and additional material hardships. This can have significant impacts on child and maternal health.

Given the significant impact of housing on perinatal health, integrating and aligning housing and healthcare may be a promising approach to improve maternal health and infant vitality.

Healthy Beginnings at Home (HBAH) is an innovative initiative designed to improve perinatal outcomes among women experiencing housing instability. HBAH brings together housing and health-care organizations in partnership to demonstrate the positive benefits of safe, stable and affordable housing on maternal and infant health outcomes.

This event will highlight observations from HBAH, new research, and explore emerging policy recommendations to integrate and align housing and healthcare.

Please join us as researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Children’s HealthWatch facilitate a discussion on policy recommendations, including our featured speaker, Dr. Megan Sandel.

Jul
16
Thu
Community Partner Conversations
Jul 16 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Register here.

Join Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS), part of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, for the next series of Community Partner Conversations. In our effort to continue to provide you with important updates and information about CJFS, we are hosting this series virtually.

Due to COVID-19, CJFS has made various adjustments to business processes and policies based on guidance from Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Ohio Department of Medicaid.

During the virtual Community Partner Conversations, we will:
• Provide agency updates on our ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
• Policy reviews covering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Childcare benefits; and
• Helpful resources to support assisters in navigating the customer’s experience accessing public benefits.

Jul
17
Fri
Child Care Roundtable Discussion
Jul 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

You’re invited to join us for a child care round table discussion featuring Akron Mayor Daniel Horrigan and Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley this Friday, July 17th from 11 AM to 12 PM. During the webinar, participants will discuss the critical role child care plays in supporting families, businesses, and the local economy. Round table participants will include:

• Mayor Daniel Horrigan, City of Akron
• Mayor Nan Whaley, City of Dayton
• Laura DiCola, Summit Education Initiative
• Palmer Jason, Good Shepherd Academy Child Care
• Ronette Moss, Akron Area YMCA
• Charmaine Webster, Dayton/Montgomery County Preschool Promise

The discussion will be facilitated by Shannon Jones, Executive Director of Groundwork Ohio. We invite you to join us in watching the live discussion and submitting your questions and feedback through the chat box function.

Jul
23
Thu
Child Care Round Table Discussion with Congressman Troy Balderson
Jul 23 @ 9:00 am – 9:45 am

You’re invited to join us for a child care round table discussion with Congressman Troy Balderson this THURSDAY, July 23rd from 9-9:45 AM. During the webinar, participants will share their experiences and concerns with Congressman Balderson, along with the critical need to support child care during the COVID-19 recovery. Round table participants will include:

• Leigh Anne Easterling, Mary Evans Child Development Center
• Eric Karolak, Action for Children
• Kimberly Tice, Ohio AEYC

The discussion will be facilitated by Shannon Jones, Executive Director of Groundwork Ohio. We invite you to join us in watching the live discussion and submitting your questions and feedback through the chat box function.

Jul
29
Wed
Community Partner Conversations
Jul 29 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Register here.

Join Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS), part of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, for the next series of Community Partner Conversations. In our effort to continue to provide you with important updates and information about CJFS, we are hosting this series virtually.

Due to COVID-19, CJFS has made various adjustments to business processes and policies based on guidance from Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Ohio Department of Medicaid.

During the virtual Community Partner Conversations, we will:
• Provide agency updates on our ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
• Policy reviews covering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Childcare benefits; and
• Helpful resources to support assisters in navigating the customer’s experience accessing public benefits.

Mar
1
Mon
Addressing Racism and Social Determinants of Health to Promote Infant and Maternal Wellbeing
Mar 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Ohio Legislative Children’s Caucus Webinar

Addressing Racism and Social Determinants of Health to Promote Infant and Maternal Wellbeing

Register here

Not all Ohio moms and babies have equitable access to opportunities for long-term health and wellness. In fact, only five states have a higher Black infant mortality rate than Ohio, and despite a 10% decline in Ohio’s overall infant mortality rate since 2009, Ohio’s Black-white infant mortality disparity increased by 26% during the same time period. Institutional racism and inequitable access to critical resources and health services before, during, and after pregnancy persist and are contributing to poor maternal and infant health outcomes, especially for Black and Brown women and their children. Maternal mortality is rising in Ohio also, and research shows that many of these deaths are preventable, taking place often after pregnancy when Medicaid postpartum coverage ends. Ensuring that all women have access to adequate health care is essential for laying a healthy foundation for their children. Join the Ohio Legislative Children’s Caucus to discuss pervasive inequities in infant and maternal health and how Ohio can utilize Medicaid as a critical tool to increase the safety and vitality of all moms and babies in our state.
Mar
10
Wed
Be My Neighbor Day
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Register to attend this FREE family-friendly event for parents and children ages 3-8!

Be My Neighbor Day is all about being a caring neighbor and supporting the families in our neighborhood.

The event will include the following entertaining and educational activities:

  • Virtual Appearance and Welcome by Daniel Tiger
  • Children’s Storytime provided by Cleveland Public Library Staff
  • Daniel Tiger Game Demonstration
  • Daniel Tiger Virtual Dance Party
  • Craft Activities with Caring Cubs
  • High Quality Preschool Information from PRE4CLE
  • Daniel Tiger App Demonstration
  • PNC Grow Up Great Program
  • Sing Along
  • Raffle Prizes

In addition, a digital gift box of resources for families of young children provided by our community partners will be available to all families that participate in the Be My Neighbor Day event.

Registration required. To register, please click on the session you plan to attend.

The first 300 families that register for the event will receive a Daniel Tiger gift pack!

Supported by:
Be My Neighbor Day Partners

Apr
8
Thu
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - Parma Heights Branch
Apr 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join us for freebies, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter kindergarten this fall!
Children attending will receive free books.

WHO:  Children entering kindergarten in fall 2021 who are not in a preschool or childcare center.

WHAT:  Free family fun and learning.  Free books and educational materials.

WHERE:  Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, Parma Heights, Parma-Snow, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, and Warrensville Heights branches.

WHY:  To get ready for kindergarten!

View the Kindergarten Club flyer.

Apr
13
Tue
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - Maple Heights Branch
Apr 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for freebies, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter kindergarten this fall!
Children attending will receive free books.

WHO:  Children entering kindergarten in fall 2021 who are not in a preschool or childcare center.

WHAT:  Free family fun and learning.  Free books and educational materials.

WHERE:  Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, Parma Heights, Parma-Snow, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, and Warrensville Heights branches.

WHY:  To get ready for kindergarten!

View the Kindergarten Club flyer.