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The nationally recognized Carnegie Task Force on Meeting the Needs of
Young Children, issued four recommendations for immediate
implementation. These recommendations will establish Starting Points for children
and their families:
- Promote
Responsible Parenthood.
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Society must
foster both personal and social responsibility for having and raising
children.
- Guarantee
Quality Child Care Choices.
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Children need
continuing relationships with a few caring people in a safe and
predictable environment.
- Ensure Good
Health and Protection.
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Children need to
grow up in safe homes and neighborhoods.
- Mobilize
Communities to Support Young Children and Their Families.
Every family with a child should have quality, comprehensive health care, and
parenting Support.
Programs Available:
- Play group for children ages
3-5 years.
- OB/GYN services through
Shenandoah Women's Center.
- County
Collaborative for teen
pregnancy prevention.
- Family Resources Coordination.
- Developmental screenings and referrals.
- Parent/childcare
provider classes
through Mountain
Heart Child Care
Resource and Referral.
- CPR classes.
- Assistance with educational,
health, and basic needs.
- Parent and Child
Lending Library
- Mommy and Me support group for first time young moms.
- Let's Read AmeriCorps
Literacy Program.
- Emergency Baby Pantry.
- Car Safety Seat Resources
- Plausible Pumps
- Meal Time
