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As a single mom with a young child, having consistent and reliable childcare has been a struggle. Working full-time isn’t an option, as I must be available to care for my son. The lack of affordable and accessible childcare has often burdened me with extra stress and anxiety about how I'm going to work when I have nowhere to take my child. There have been many days when, due to the lack of ...

CPCD Head Start and Early Head Start have provided my children with a safe and quality place to learn and play. My last pregnancy was very difficult with many medical problems. Having my other children at CPCD allowed me to get the medical care, rest and peace of mind that I needed to deliver a healthy baby girl. My children have grown so much at CPCD and I have grown to trust them ...

The lack of reliable childcare acts as a systemic barrier that forces many parents to stall their careers or exit the workforce entirely to manage caregiving duties. For those pursuing an education, the high cost of care often makes upskilling financially impossible, trapping families in a cycle of underemployment and limited social mobility. However, having the CPCD (Community Partnership ...

When both of my grandchildren were placed into my care unexpectedly, I found myself trying to balance the needs of young children with the responsibilities of my job. I had never heard of the CPCD program before my oldest granddaughter was enrolled, but it quickly became one of the greatest supports in our lives. Because of CPCD, I was able to continue working with very little disruption to ...

Working in and among the service industry, I see daily examples of how lack of childcare effects employees livelihoods. When schools are closed for weather or holidays, employees must decide whether it's worth it to come to work or pay someone (sometimes more money than they earn) to watch their children. I've seen many situations where kids are "posted up" in the back of a workplace/office ...

I would like to express how childcare plays a critical role in my daily life. As a single mother of two, it allows me to work regular hours, meet professional expectations and pursue new opportunities. Without dependable childcare I would have not been able to complete my EMT certification while still being a mother and provider for my home. Balancing work and parenting responsibilities ...

We have to care about kids. They're the most vulnerable people in the population.If we aren't taking care of moms and children, then we are a failed society. If you have means and education and emotional support to raise your kid—highest of fives—but what about everybody else? The needs of children impact every one of us. We have to do it together. Those first six years are absolutely ...

We received our daughter in foster care when she was 6 weeks old and didn't have great options for childcare since we didn't know how long she would be with us and my spouse and I had to maintain our work schedules. I reached out to many different childcare providers (and were on waitlists for many), but after 10 months a friend told us about Early Head Start. They were so helpful and were ...

My daughter is now in the 4th grade, but when she was little she attended preschool through CPCD Head Start. Having my preschooler attend this program allowed me to go back to school, participate in the Family Development Credential program that is offered to parents, and eventually lead me to my current position, working as a Family Advocate for CPCD. Access to affordable child care is ...

Having a place where my child is well cared for is extremely important to me, as it has allowed me to work with complete peace of mind, knowing that my child is safe and well. This gives me a great sense of calm and tranquility and allows me to handle everything I need to do in my day-to-day life.After a separation and with an absent father, I have had to face significant challenges. Having ...

CPCD has been a complete godsend for me and my family! And the time of my son’s acceptance into the program couldn’t have come at a more crucial time with the passing of my dad and the once again brand new start at figuring out life again and not really knowing where to begin. I couldn’t imagine the confusion around the loss my son had to be feeling as well!! Starting school not only gave my ...

Llegar a este maravilloso país y no contar con algun familiar que nos ayudara con el cuidado de Ana causó mucha preocupación en nosotros porque sino contabamos con un cuidado para nuestra hija era imposible que ambos encuentraramos un trabajo estable. Cuando finalmente tuvimos acceso a un cuidado confiable, nuestra vida cambió positivamente, ya que pudimos trabajar con tranquilidad y ...

To whom it may concern, How the head start program has impacted my child's life, I have watched her grow so much knowing very few words, to now she knows how to communicate her feelings. She knows how to check on her friends in the classroom if theyre feeling down. How it affected and benefit my work life balance well it helps can run do doctors appointments and attend work while she's ...

Having affordable childcare for my daughter has changed our lives in so many ways. The biggest way being that since she's in school, I was able to find a job to support our family. It has helped tremendously with my daughter's social skills. We don't know what we would do without the quality, affordable childcare she's receiving!