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What a beautiful day on the course at Wykagyl Country Club in support of ParentChild+! We are grateful to everyone who joined us for our annual Golf Outing, helping to drive opportunities for children and families through the power of home visiting. A special thank you to our Outing Sponsor, Barclays Bank US, for their generous support and partnership. We also extend our appreciation to our Golf Committee members Tom Powers, Julian Gomez, Blake Hallinan, Howard Landsberg, and Alex Lentz for their leadership and dedication in making this event a success. Thank you as well to our sponsors Forvis Mazars US, East Wind Advisors, Newbond Holdings, Atlas Capital Group, LLC, DRA Advisors, and Larga Vista. Your support helps ensure that more children have access to the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to thrive. Thank you for making the day such a success. We look forward to seeing you next year! #ParentChildPlus #CorporateGiving #CommunitySupport

Children learn and grow through everyday interactions with trusted caregivers. Research from Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child shows that healthy brain development is grounded in responsive relationships with loving caregivers — including those formed with family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) caregivers. Their studies also find that daily back-and-forth interactions contribute more to young children’s well-being than many of the structured activities traditionally emphasized in child care settings. Parents frequently turn to FFN caregivers for guidance and support on child development, discipline, nutrition, and other aspects of raising young children. They describe working together to navigate challenges such as behavior concerns, toilet training, developmental delays, feeding issues, and developmental milestones — with some even describing providers as “like parents” who offer both practical advice and emotional support. In these close, trusted relationships, learning happens naturally. FFN caregivers support development through everyday experiences like story time, arts and crafts, cooking together, practicing letters and numbers, attending community events, and exploring the world around them. These moments may seem simple, but they are powerful building blocks for language development, confidence, connection, and learning. Children thrive when caregiving is rooted in warm, responsive relationships. Find Dr. Junlei Li’s Simple Interactions framework here: https://lnkd.in/dgpzre2n

We are so grateful for supporters like Nia Imani Fields, Ed.D. and GreenLight Fund in Baltimore and beyond! Our Early Learning Specialists are the best in the biz when it comes to creating the everyday magic of home visiting ✨ #ParentChildPlus #HomeVisitingWorks #EarlyChildhood

📚 Early literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning, academic success, and opportunity. ParentChild+ was proud to join Literacy in Community (LINC), Committee for Hispanic Children & Families (CHCF), Reach Out and Read of Greater New York, Brooklyn Public Library, PlayReadVIP, and fellow City’s First Readers partners at a rally on the steps of New York City Hall advocating for an expansion to $10 million in New York City's budget for early literacy initiatives. Representing ParentChild+, New York State Director Andre Eaton spoke alongside community leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, and advocates about the importance of investing in children and families from the earliest years. As one speaker noted, learning to read begins at birth. Ensuring families have access to books, literacy-rich experiences, and trusted community supports is an investment in stronger communities, healthier outcomes, and brighter futures for children across New York City. Thank you to our partners and elected officials who continue to champion early literacy for all. Read LINC's full recap of the rally and learn more about this important advocacy effort at the link below. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4eqjF7o #EarlyLiteracy #ParentChildPlus #InvestInFamilies

On June 8, NY State Director Andre Eaton will be alongside Literacy in Community (LINC) and other City’s First Readers (CFR) partners,, advocates, and families on the steps of New York City's City Hall. We will be there rallying for funding for early literacy for NYC's youngest before City Council's Executive Budget Hearing for the next fiscal year. Literacy happens in community, and we intend to show just how strong our community is by joining forces with early literacy advocates across the city. We know how critical investment in children and families is to ensure possibilities right from the start, let's make sure City Hall knows it too! Feel free to share with someone who might be interested! Staff, advocates, and families are all invited. If you're reading this, that probably means you! You can register by contacting Karen Rogel at LINC by phone at 516 554 5036 or email at krogel@lincnyc.org ➕ Where: NYC City Hall Steps, Murray St/Broadway NYC, NY 10007 ➕ W️hen: June 8 at 10:00 AM ➕ What: Community read-aloud Wear 🟡YELLOW🟡 in support. Lunch will be provided to registrants. And we'll see you there!! 💛➕ SCO Family of Services The Child Center of NY NYU Langone Health #EarlyLiteracy #InvestInFamilies #ParentChild+

Don't miss our very own Malkia Singleton Ofori-Agyekum at this #NetworksofOpportunity webinar with Vital Village Networks on June 4 at 2pm ET! Link to register below!

📢📢 Calling all Northern Californians with a loading dock connection! Whitney Evans Fuston needs your help for ParentChild+ in California to make some magic happen! 📚✨ #ParentChildPlus

Home visiting is a relationship-based service delivery approach that partners trained professionals with caregivers, including parents and home-based child care providers, to support young children’s development and school readiness. Through regular, voluntary visits in the home or a setting of the caregiver’s choice, home visitors coach positive interactions, share resources, and build on the strengths of each caregiver to promote learning, confidence, and connection. To learn more about home visiting nationally, check out National Home Visiting Resource Center (NHVRC). And, stay tuned to learn more about what makes ParentChild+'s models unique! #ParentChildPlus #HomeVisitingWorks #FamilySupport

As we close out #NationalHomeVisitingWeek, we extend our deepest gratitude to you for following along, and to the Home Visitors and Early Learning Specialists whose work makes a lasting difference for children and families. Their expertise, dedication, and commitment to strengthening early relationships are foundational to the impact we see across communities. While this week offers an important moment of recognition, it only begins to reflect the scope of their contributions. We look forward to continuing this conversation with you. Throughout May, we’ll be sharing more about the critical role of Home Visiting and the professionals who lead this work forward. Institute for the Advancement of Family Support Professionals #HomeVisitingHeroes #HomeVisitingWorks #ParentChildPlus

“Home Visitors are catalysts for growth.” They are highly skilled professionals with deep expertise in early learning, caregiving, and family support. They are deeply rooted in the communities they serve. At ParentChild+, more than 90% of home visitors share the same home language as the families they partner with, and the vast majority live in those same communities. This proximity matters. It builds trust, strengthens relationships, and ensures support is culturally and linguistically responsive. During National Home Visiting Week, we recognize home visitors as essential members of the early childhood workforce. The are a critical investment in family well-being, school readiness, and long-term outcomes for children. As we celebrate their impact, we also call for continued investment in home visiting programs and the professionals who make this work possible. Now that you've heard from Stephen Cockrell, how would you complete the sentence: Home Visitors are…? Institute for the Advancement of Family Support Professionals #NationalHomeVisitingWeek #HomeVisiting #EarlyChildhood #FamilySupport #WorkforceDevelopment #ParentChildPlus