Black History is American History
February 16, 2023
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Black History Month provides an opportunity, if done right, for children to learn about the pivotal role that Black people have played in U.S. history.
We all have differences that contribute to who we are. Being aware of diversity in many forms – race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, language, income, physical and mental abilities, and more – can help you provide the highest quality of care and education. Together we can foster a place of belonging for children, as well as for families, staff, and community partners.
Focusing on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) matters, because…
You have a lot to juggle as you provide a critical service to children, families, and your community. Dedicating the time to DEIA efforts can help you achieve greater success.
As part of Child Care Aware of Kansas’ commitment to building a high-quality early care and education system, we work to ensure all child care providers:
DEIA is an ongoing journey, not a destination. No matter where you are on that journey, we can help you engage in these areas:
To support you with your DEIA journey, we provide:
To get started, call us at 855-750-3343 or email us at info@ks.childcareaware.org. Based on your needs, we can connect you with our health equity consultant or another team member. Together we can help you take small steps that will have a big impact on how you provide care and run your business.
To get started, Call us at 855-750-3343 or email us below to connect with a health equity consultant.
Black History Month provides an opportunity, if done right, for children to learn about the pivotal role that Black people have played in U.S. history.
Juneteenth (short for June Nineteenth), which commemorates the end of slavery in this country, is considered one of the longest-running African American holidays.
To ensure that all children in ECE programs are receiving the best possible start in life, it’s imperative to recruit and retain staff who are culturally responsive and willing to engage diverse learners.
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