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RAPC Public Events Calendar
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NEW: NCDHHS shares recommendations for families struggling to find infant formula during the nationwide shortage. Check them out: ncdhhs.gov/media/15478/download ![]()
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In addition, NCDHHS has four important reminders for families: ![]()
➡️ Do NOT water down your baby’s formula to stretch it out, it can be extremely dangerous to your baby to do so.![]()
➡️ Do NOT try to make homemade formula or give your baby toddler formula before their first birthday, these can also be dangerous to your baby.![]()
➡️ If you can’t find formula or can’t find your baby’s specific formula, work with your child’s health care provider to determine the best feeding plan.![]()
➡️ Only buy formula from reputable retailers, not from unknown individuals, online resellers or from overseas. How formula is stored and shipped can impact its safety for your baby. ![]()
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NCDHHS is also taking several actions with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies and suppliers to help make it easier for families to access formula during this shortage. Keep reading: ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2022/05/16/ncdhhs-shares-recommendations-families-during-infant-formula-shortage
It looks like it will be a great evening to have some fun at the park! We hope to see you at 6. 👶🏽👧🏼🧒🏾☀️🌳🌻
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We would like to thank everyone who attended the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) training session on Friday, May 6 at Macon Program for Progress. ![]()
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This was the third training of the year and all sessions have been extremely successful! RAPC believes TBRI is a valuable resource for teachers when coping with challenging behaviors associated with children in Pre-K classrooms.![]()
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For more information on this available training, please contact RAPC’s NC Pre-K Coordinator, Barbara Jefferys, at bjefferys@rapc.org.
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Funding for the federal MIECHV home visiting program is set to expire in September. Without reauthorization, critical home visiting services will be cut for enrolled families and programs will be unab...
Early childhood educators, YOU ARE OUR HEROES! 👩🏫👨🏫![]()
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To the amazing educators in our region, we thank you for all you do to inspire and nurture the children of our communities. Thank you for making a difference in our region. 🥰Today, we’re celebrating Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day! ![]()
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In 5,596 early care & learning programs across the state, ECE teachers #RaiseNC by supporting parents & creating nurturing, educational environments that prepare our kids for success in school & life.
Mental Health Month | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Show support with NAMI by participating in several annual mental health awareness events. Learn more about the events.
Children's and Families' Mental Health Awareness Month. www.nctsn.org/resources/public-awareness/childrens-mental-health-awareness
Children's Mental Health Awareness
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May was first declared as Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949. In 2006, Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day was chosen as a special day during this month to focus on the mental health needs of ...
If you attended the event, please share your pictures with us! If you missed it, hopefully we will be planning another one next year! Partner with us.
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We will have a Speaker's Gathering next Thursday, May 5th at the Snowbird Youth Center. It will start at 6:00 pm. We will be having potluck so bring your favorite dish. Everyone is welcome to join! 😊![]()
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If you have any questions, please contact Kayla Pheasant at kaylphea@ebci-nsn.gov or (828)-359-6406
Western North Carolina needs more high-quality, affordable childcare as well. ![]()
CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR: She finally got her infant into a daycare. The class closed due to a staffing crisis.![]()
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She finally got her infant into a daycare. The class closed due to a staffing crisis
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Daycares have to have a certain number of staff members in each classroom. Parents already pay exorbitant prices for the services, so daycares cannot afford to pay their staff more than $10 to $15 per...
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Hear a book along the greenway during Roll & Read family event
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Kids are invited to grab a bike, scooter or roller-skates for a ‘Roll & Read’ event along the Waynesville greenway from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 30.
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The month of April is Child Abuse Awareness month and an opportunity to recognize the impact that this abuse has on our community. We cherish and value the role that we as Law Enforcement play in helping children in our community heal from the abuse they have suffered. ![]()
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Recently the Haywood County Sheriff's Office - North Carolina and Waynesville Police Department were made aware of reported incidents involving the trafficking of children in this area. While no specifics or creditable leads were provided, Law Enforcement has followed up on these reports and deemed them to be unfounded and unsubstantiated. In addition, there are no active investigations involving missing children nor have there been any reports of these incidents. This would also include reports of attempted or completed kidnappings of children. ![]()
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Both the Haywood County Sheriff's Office and Waynesville Police Department have Investigators whose sole responsibility is investigating crimes against and involving children. We ask that anyone with information regarding any and all abuse of children call Haywood County Crimes Stoppers at (877)-922-7463. You can also submit a tip at www.haywoodncsheriff.com or www.waynesvillenc.gov![]()
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Parents with young children, are you looking for a fun, family event this month? ![]()
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Join us in Waynesville on Saturday, April 30 from 10a-12p for Roll & Read! 👩🦽🛴🚴♀️![]()
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This FREE event is for all families and will offer activities and books specifically for young children.
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As of 2020, the average price of center-based child care for an infant in the United States is $12,300. In Arkansas, it’s $7,498, but in Massachusetts, where Walmart has close to 14,000 employees, the average annual price of care for one infant is $22,577. Meanwhile, more than half of Americans live in a child care desert — an area with more than 50 children under age 5 that contains either no child care providers or so few options that there are more than three times as many children as licensed child care slots.![]()
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Walmart's Child Care Plan Underscores Need for Federal Investment
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As Axios reported this morning, Walmart announced that their new corporate headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, will include an onsite child
A great local opportunity to see a fantastic show. Contact Cherokee Adventure for more information. CherokeeAdventure
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Haywood County, NC families and children!![]()
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When: Saturday April 30, 2022![]()
RAIN DATE: Saturday May, 14, 2022![]()
Where: Waynesville Rec Center 550 Vance Street![]()
Time: 10:00am—12:00pm![]()
Who: All families (expecting through pre-K)Calling all parents & young children!![]()
Join us at the Waynesville Rec Center for our FREE Roll & Read event!![]()
There will be booths and reading stations for the kids, free prizes, refreshments, family resources, games, and books! Grab your skates, bikes, scooters,![]()
strollers, wagons and head on over!![]()
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When: Saturday April 30, 2022![]()
RAIN DATE: Saturday May, 14, 2022![]()
Where: Waynesville Rec Center 550 Vance Street![]()
Time: 10:00am—12:00pm![]()
Who: All families (expecting through pre-K)
Home visiting without home visiting: Programs adapt and support families — but with limited reach
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Home visitors now virtually support North Carolina children as windows to the outside world and links to resources during the stay-at-home pandemic period.
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