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Pamela Dudley • June 2, 2020

Overlooked resources for parents!

Obviously, parents choose to enroll their child in childcare programs because they have a job and need to work. Other than that, parents want their children to be safe, be educated, be fed, and to socialize with others.

A childcare center can provide all of those things, but I've learned there is one more thing, maybe not as easily seen or recognized, that a center can offer.

What is that?

Resources. Resources can be a variety of things. Here are a few of the most common:

1- Meeting Basic Needs- Information on how families can get help meeting their basic needs such as utility bills, groceries, clothing, clean water, housing, transportation, healthcare, etc. Once basic needs are met, then it is much easier for families to thrive. It can be very difficult for some parents to admit they have a need, so it is important for the childcare center to be sensitive in these situations, but there is no reason to be ashamed ! Everyone has hard times throughout their life!

2- Community Event Information- Information regarding upcoming events in the community. Community involvement is important for families and businesses. It is important to know what's going on in the community and how people can get involved! Festivals, Open Houses, School Events, Marathons, Parades, Park & Sports Events, Community Markets, Fish Fries, Fire & Police Department events, and the list continues!

3- Support/Communication- This can be as simple as the parent being greeted by the Director as they walk in the door. When a parent is made "visible" and not ignored, a relationship is created and nurtured . As that relationship develops, hopefully both the parent and Director/Caregiver will bond and be able to work as a team to raise the child. This consistent communication build trust in the relationship. ***The benefits of this relationship are limitless; even if the parent is just having a rough morning and needs a little encouragement and direction on how to make the morning routine run a little smoother.

As childcare providers realize the importance of offering these resources, they will have so much more to offer their families!

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