All Our Kin, Inc.

📣 Organizations and staff supporting #familychildcare (FCC) educators! There's still time to secure your spot for our upcoming virtual gathering on February 18 at 3 PM ET. This FREE event is designed to equip you with tools to better support FCC educators. During this interactive session, you'll have the opportunity to: 📌 Discover the power of self-care to sustain your well-being. 📌 Reconnect with your "why," vision, and core values. 📌 Strengthen partnerships that uplift and sustain your work. Let’s navigate this changing landscape during this session and beyond TOGETHER! Register today: https://lnkd.in/er3h9pyS

Illustrated short stories are a powerful way to convey messages of self-love, imagination, and resilience to children. In our ongoing series of book recommendations for #BlackHistoryMonth, Kelly Ramsey, our Network Development Strategist, recommends "Tar Beach" by Faith Ringgold. "Tar Beach" tells the story of 8-year-old Cassie Louise Lightfoot, who dreams of flying above her apartment building in Harlem, claiming the city as her own. This narrative beautifully blends themes of freedom and the endless possibilities of imagination! Kelly shares, "As a preschool teacher, one of my joys was sharing children's literature that reflected the identity of the children. Faith Ringgold's books connected my love of quilting, as well as imagination, and creativity in the classroom. Quilts were a part of my great-grandmother's legacy passed down to me. Vivid images of quilts are woven throughout the pages of Tar Beach." For more books to add to your library, check out our recent posts! 📖 #familychildcare #childcare

Congratulations to Isabelle Hau on the release of Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education! This insightful book delves into how relationships fuel learning, emphasizing that love is a vital component of literacy. It offers a vision for creating learning environments where every child feels valued and supported. (We were also thrilled to see a spotlight on our own, Debra Kelly, and her remarkable journey as a #familychildcare educator before joining All Our Kin in the book.) Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/eHdZv5ZZ #LoveToLearn #FutureOfLearning #FamilyChildCare

No deje pasar la oportunidad de llevar la Serie de negocios de cuidado infantil familar de 10 semanas de All Our Kin a su comunidad. ¿Quiere más información? Vea la grabación de nuestra sesión más reciente de información sobre Formación de formadores de negocios: https://lnkd.in/eZ9GpjQw Los expertos hablaron sobre: ➔ Los temas de la Serie de negocios de AOK y el impacto que tienen en los educadores de todo el país ➔ La logística de Formación de formadores y el apoyo que los nuevos formadores pueden esperar después ➔ Cómo inscribirse para esta oportunidad Si está listo para inscribirse, haga clic aquí: https://lnkd.in/eM4SukDZ Para obtener más información, visite nuestro sitio de web. ¡El periodo de inscripción finaliza pronto! ------- Don't miss the opportunity to bring the All Our Kin 10-week Business Series to your community. Want more information? Watch the recent info session recording here: https://lnkd.in/eZ9GpjQw The experts discussed: ➔ The topics of the AOK Business Series and the impact it has on educators across the country ➔ The logistics of the Train-the-Trainer and the support participants will receive beyond the training ➔ How to apply for this opportunity If you are ready to apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/eM4SukDZ To obtain more information, visit our website. Applications are closing soon!

Reading books that feature diverse characters enriches children's understanding of the world. In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, All Our Kin is sharing children's book recommendations from our staff, written by Black authors. 📚 Today's recommendation comes from our New Haven Site Director, Shaniece Conyers, M.Ed: Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children by Sandra L. Pinkney. Shaniece says, "When I was an infant and toddler teacher, I often read this book to foster positive self-esteem in our young learners. It beautifully illustrates that Black children come in various shades, each unique and special." My favorite line from the book is, "I am Black. I am Unique. I am the creamy white frost in vanilla ice cream and the milky smooth brown in a chocolate bar." 🍦🍫 Add this book to your library to celebrate #BlackHistory throughout the year. #familychildcare #childcare

In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, All Our Kin is spotlighting Black staff members and their favorite children’s books—each one written by a Black author. 📚 Today’s pick is from Violet McKain: “Dream Big, Little One” by Vashti Harrison. “I’ve read this book to my daughter since she was born. It’s so inspiring because Harrison celebrates the achievements of Black women—from singers and dancers to poets. It teaches children that they can become anything they dream of, no matter what challenges they face.” Her favorite line? “Be bold and dream big—the world is waiting for you.” 💫 📖 Check it out at your local library, and stay tuned for more must-reads! #FamilyChildCare #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EquityInEducation

During these uncertain times, ensuring you have the resources you need to support family child care (FCC) educators is important to us at All Our Kin. Join us on February 18 at 3 PM ET for a free virtual gathering designed for FCC network leaders, coaches, and specialists who support educators. Through guided reflection and interactive discussions, you will: ☑️ Discover the power of self-care to sustain your well-being ☑️ Reconnect with your “why,” vision, and core values ☑️ Strengthen partnerships that uplift and sustain your work Supporting #FamilyChildCare educators starts with supporting YOU! Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/e_WFPChW

🎉 Proud to join United Way of Greater New Haven and Rosa DeLauro to celebrate a 5-year Early Head Start (EHS) grant that will expand services for 88 infants, toddlers, and their families in Hamden, West Haven, and New Haven. While celebrating the grant, “a major award of nearly 1 million dollars,” DeLauro also acknowledged that the funding was not yet received following last week’s federal grant confusion. For 15 years, we’ve partnered with United Way to bring Early Head Start into New Haven-area #familychildcare, providing families with access to affordable, high-quality care right in their neighborhoods, and will always stand up for what our families deserve! Hear from Jessica Sager, All Our Kin CEO, and Marleen Roberts, a parent in one of our EHS programs here: https://lnkd.in/efw6Hh5P

No se pierda el próximo Train-the-Trainer de All Our Kin, que lo preparará para liderar la Serie de negocios de cuidado infantil familiar. ¿Qué se puede esperar del TTT? ¿Qué temas se incluyen en la Serie de negocios? Escuche las respuestas a estas preguntas, y mucho más, asistiendo a nuestra próxima sesión de información el martes 11 de febrero del 2025 a las 2:00 p.m. ET. La sesión informativa será impartida en español. ¡Regístrese para la sesión de información! https://lnkd.in/erm7xu8F Inscríbase en nuestra capacitación de Formación de formadores de negocios (facilitado en español): https://lnkd.in/eM4SukDZ ------------ Don't miss the upcoming Train-the-Trainer from All Our Kin which will prepare you to lead the Business Series. What can you expect from the TTT? What topics are included in the Series? Find out the answers to these questions, and more, at the next info session on February 11th at 2:00pm ET. The info session will be in Spanish. Register for the info session! https://lnkd.in/erm7xu8F Apply for the TTT (facilitated in Spanish): https://lnkd.in/eM4SukDZ

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate and honor the invaluable contributions of Black #familychildcare educators who nurture, teach, and inspire children every day. Your dedication goes beyond your learning spaces—you are building brighter futures and shaping a more equitable, inclusive world for the next generation. We see you. We appreciate you. And we celebrate you this month and always. Happy Black History Month! ✨ 🖤💚❤️🧡 #BlackHistoryMonth #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EquityInEducation