The Florida Alliance of Children's Councils and Trusts' Capitol Connectionis a weekly email update sent during Legislative Session to keep you informed of all proposed legislation related to children, youth and families in Florida. January 31 2022
Strolling Thunder 2022! Zero to Three is looking for families with at least one child under the age of 3 and a story that can help urge policymakers to support or invest in child-care, paid leave, Early Head Start, infant and early childhood mental health, economic security (including the Child Tax Credit) and family support (including child welfare services). One family from each state will be selected. Deadline February 25, 2022
ICYMI: NHSA Press Release- Vaccine Requirement now in Effect; NHSA Still Waiting on Response, “Whether they are in a state that is required to comply or not required to comply, Head Start programs and associations in every state and territory across the country are working together to share strategies, protocols, and systems for meeting the new standard,” said NHSA’s Senior Director of State Affairs Kent Mitchell. January 31, 2022
Please visit our COVID-19 Resource page, which is updated regularly, and the FHSA events list for more information. If there is something else you need guidance on, let us know - we will continue to work with state agencies and partners to answer your questions.
Sincerely,
Wanda Minick Executive Director FHSA
Florida Head Start Association
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