1. COVID-19 pandemic: Helping young children and parents transition back to school, Transitioning back to early childhood programs or school— or starting them for the first time—can create extra challenges during a pandemic. Learn what parents and teachers can do to help children make a successful transition to in-person learning and care.CDC,updated August 23, 2021
   
   

2. Are you registered for the next Chatathon with the National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement? August 26 @ 3:00 p.m,. ET (English) and September 9 @ 3:00 p.m.  (Spanish) to chat with a panel of experts about two tax credits that will put money into the pockets of families with children: the Child Tax Credit and the Child and Dependent Care Credit.

3. Visual Supports for Routines, Schedules, and Transition, Now that we are all back at school and work, helping families establish a schedule is paramount. Check out this National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) resource to help children learn new skills and prevent challenging behavior.

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