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Family Game Night Welcomes Community to ThriveOn King
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Family Game Night Welcomes Community to ThriveOn King

On August 29, Milwaukee Succeeds and our Early Childhood Education Ambassadors hosted a Family Game Night at the new ThriveOn King community hub, welcoming 45 guests for an evening of games, arts and crafts, and refreshments. It was a fantastic opportunity for families to meet our Ambassadors and explore this exciting new space.

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Gov. Evers, DCF Reveal Concerning Results of Child Care Survey
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Gov. Evers, DCF Reveal Concerning Results of Child Care Survey

On September 16, Governor Tony Evers released a press release highlighting the findings of a recent DCF survey, which revealed a troubling shortage of staff in the state’s child care industry. According to the research, nearly 60% of child care providers have unused capacity, mainly due to staffing issues, leaving an estimated 33,000 children without access to care.

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Compassion Resilience Training Starts Strong
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Compassion Resilience Training Starts Strong

On April 27, a group of 12 local caregivers embarked on a six-week learning journey designed to bolster their well-being. Facilitated by Quiana Words and ECE Ambassador Taffie Foster Toney, the NAMI Compassion Resilience Trainings will help parents and caregivers build strength and compassion, manage daily stresses and empower their kids to do the same!

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New Report Shows Impact of ECE on WI Workforce
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New Report Shows Impact of ECE on WI Workforce

A new report by the Center on Wisconsin Strategy highlights the important connection between early childhood education and the state’s workforce. “The State of Working Wisconsin 2023” particularly points to ECE and the challenges of obtaining affordable care as contributors to the ongoing decline in women’s labor force participation.

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