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Choosing a Child Care Program
For parents, finding the right child care program for your family is an important decision. Here are important things to consider when choosing where to enroll your child or children.
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McKenzie/Blue River Family Resource Center
Parent education, early learning groups, and resources that help parents of young children feel supported.
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Parenting Now
Parenting groups, classes, and programs that help families feel connected, confident & supported.
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FREE preschool and child care options up to age 5 are available through Head Start and Preschool Promise for eligible families.
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More Ways to Learn & Grow with Your Kids
Get ready for kindergarten!
Kids in Transition to School (KITS) is free and helps kids and families get ready to start kindergarten! Kids ages 4-6 meet in person with virtual and in person options for parents.
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When you read to your child and have books at home, you are setting your child up for future success at school!
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Get a free book each month until your child turns 5 with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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PARENTING TIPS
Two Scoops and a Ponytail: Caring for Black and Brown Babies This Summer
Summertime is here and thriving. It’s hotter than we can ever imagine, and for our brown babies, there’s a lot to consider. The aesthetics of summer are one thing, but
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