Dear , 

1. Renewing our commitment to inclusive early childhood programs and practices, July is Disability Pride Month. As we celebrate the 31st anniversary of the signing of the American Disabilities Act (ADA), we reaffirm our commitment to supporting high-quality inclusive early childhood programs and practices for children with disabilities and their families. ACF, Katie Hamm, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Childhood Development, Office of Early Childhood DevelopmentJuly 13, 2021
   
   
2. Podcast: How Antiracism Work is Changing Early Childhood Education, listen to EdSurge Podcast where they interview Dr. Calvin Moore, Jr., CEO of the Council for Professional Recognition to help teachers address race and bias with young children. Along with how to obtain a CDA credential.  
   
   
3. Check out this new Hope for Healing site that was launched to help simplify ways to find mental health and substance abuse resources for Floridians. This site also provides searches for free or reduced-cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.myfloridamyfamilycom

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