|
4C
Miami Valley receives Family, Friend and Neighbor Care Grant
4C Miami Valley
recently received a grant for a Family, Friend and Neighbor Care
(FFN) program for outreach to individuals who care for children
in their homes informally. These settings are not regulated by the
county or state and often do not receive the support they need to
provide learning opportunities for the children in their care. Children
in this type of care are less likely to be exposed to enriching
activities and opportunities that enable them to achieve milestones
identified as crucial for learning, according to the Ohio Department
of Education's Early Learning Content Standards. As a result, children
are at risk of entering Kindergarten unprepared to learn.
4C will provide
support to these providers through education, technical assistance
and referrals. The grant will allow 4C to hire a part time staff
member who will visit these homes, serve as a mentor and provide
support and referrals. 4C received a $30,000 grant that will be
renewed each year for three years for these services. The Family,
Friend and Neighbor Care outreach program will serve a population
that has not been reached in the Miami Valley region.
|