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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.

Apr
14
Wed
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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
19
Mon
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - Garfield Heights Branch
Apr 19 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 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.

Webinar: The Workforce Behind the Workforce: Strengthen Child Care to Strengthen the Economy
Apr 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Ohio Legislative Children’s Caucus Webinar: The Workforce Behind the Workforce: Strengthen Child Care to Build Ohio’s Economy

Every Ohioan benefits from a stable and thriving child care system – especially our children. It is the “workforce behind the workforce”, the critical infrastructure that drives our state’s economy and allows parents and caregivers in to go to work while their children access high quality learning experiences in safe, caring environments. However, Ohio’s child care sector is in crisis. High quality, affordable child care options are often inaccessible, child care professionals (disproportionately women and women of color) earn on average $10 per hour, and the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly compromised our child care capacity, making it difficult for providers to keep their doors open. In this session, the Ohio Legislative Children’s Caucus will discuss how we can improve child care access for working families to strengthen Ohio’s child care system and our state economy today and into the future.
Apr
20
Tue
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - Warrensville Heights Branch
Apr 20 @ 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.

Apr
22
Thu
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - Parma Snow Branch
Apr 22 @ 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.

May
4
Tue
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - North Olmsted Branch
May 4 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 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.