Crossroads

We hope every one is doing well in this heat and rain! Just a reminder that all forms are due into the office by July 13th!
You can submit via email or drop off at the office, I am here 9-2 Monday through Thursday. If you miss me, you can leave forms in the drop box on the wall outside our doors!
Thank you!

A call to action if you are inclined (this is a bipartisan advocacy group):
Last year we were very lucky to have our State create a Retention Fund for Child Care workers. Our professional organizations are fighting to have it renewed as well as increases in funding for pre-k counts.
Most child care staff earn less than $14 per hour. Most child care staff are Women (and we are very thankful for the men who choose our field-but it's mostly women and a high percentage are single mothers.)
Did you know that most people in our profession (including our staff) work 2 or 3 jobs to make ends meet?? Including those of us working full time. Families cannot afford tuition hikes necessary to pay child care staff higher wages, especially in this economy.
State funding does NOT exist for programs other than Head Start and Pre-K counts, so all programs rely on tuition to keep running.
While the bonus was small, it made a world of difference for our staff.
If you have a moment and want to support child care workers in our state, please take a moment to click the link below. There is a form letter, so all you have to do is fill out your information at the top and submit. Of course you can also edit the form letter too!
Thank you!

Take Action — Start Strong PA Start Strong PA wants to give children a quality educational foundation by providing our youngest children with access to high-quality child care that their families can afford.