WKU Child Care Resource and Referral

05/15/2022

Congratulations to the Commonwealth Child Care Credential class of 2022! What a great class to work with! If you know an early childhood professional who completed this class with us, please congratulate them for their hard work, dedication, and 60 clock hours of professional development. It is well deserved!

01/26/2022

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01/24/2022

You make a difference every day to children and their families. Thank you!!

Today is ! Giving a compliment is a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day or to give credit for a job well done. Give an extra one today and any time it is deserved. Keys to a good compliment: Be sincere, be specific and be mindful about what matters to the other person. Mentioning what they’re really good at or working hard on is a sure way to make them feel proud. No matter who it comes from, a compliment has a powerful effect. It can instill confidence in a child or validate a parent or colleague’s good efforts.

01/19/2022

News for households in Kentucky’s storm-affected counties: The federal waiver for hot food (ready to eat) products to be considered eligible for purchase with SNAP/EBT has been extended through Feb. 17. Foods must be bought at authorized retailers (grocers, convenience stores) in the listed counties. This gives options for healthy meals to families and individuals who do not have access to food storage or cooking facilities.

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01/13/2022

Update on DSNAP food benefits for those affected by the Dec. 10 severe storms: Deadline to apply for those living or working in the 14 previously announced counties has been extended 3 days to Saturday, Jan. 15. Counties: Caldwell, Christian, Fulton, Graves, Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Taylor and Warren. Office hours for DSNAP are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. Phone hours are 8 a.m. -5:30 p.m. EST M-F and 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. EST on Saturday. Find local office addresses at bit.ly/3pAcVvD. Please note Graves and Hopkins DSNAP office locations.

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01/10/2022

Free CPR and First Aid training this Saturday at 1pm!! Register on our webpage! Don’t wait - go register!!

Www.WKU.edu/ccrr

01/10/2022

Reminder to households affected by December severe storms: Kentucky has been granted a USDA Food and Nutrition Service waiver for hot food (ready to eat) products to be considered eligible for purchase with SNAP/EBT when bought through Jan 17, 2022, at authorized retailers in the several counties, listed below. This gives options for healthy meals to families and individuals who do not have access to food storage or cooking facilities due to damage from recent tornadoes and severe storms. Counties: Adair, Allen, Barren, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Casey, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess, Edmonson, Fulton, Graves, Green, Hancock, Hardin, Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Larue, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Marion, Marshall, McClean, McCracken, Metcalfe, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Simpson, Taylor, Todd, Trigg, Warren and Webster.

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12/17/2021

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Our thoughts are with Kentuckians who are struggling with the aftermath of the recent tornadoes. For those who need a replacement EBT card to access benefits, please follow these instructions to get your card faster. If you are able to receive mail at the address listed on your case, call 1-888-979-9949 to request a replacement EBT card. Or if you are receiving mail at a temporary location, call DCBS at 1-855-306-8959 to update your mailing address and request a replacement EBT card. We support you.
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12/14/2021

To parents and families whose child care situation was affected by recent severe weather: Here is the contact information for Kentucky’s Division of Regulated Child Care offices. If your childcare program had to close due to storm damage, please reach out to your local office for assistance. We are here to support you.

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12/13/2021

Our hearts go out to all those affected by the tornado outbreak.

If you are a family child care home and need assistance, please contact the Family Child Care Network at 800-621-5908 or email [email protected].

If you are a child care center and need assistance, please contact Child Care Aware at 800-956-8950.

12/09/2021

Free CPR/First Aid training! Working with young children, in process of owning your own business, or need to renew your current certification? Then look no further! There is room in the December 18th session being held in Bowling Green! Check out our website for more info or to register! www.WKU.edu/CCRR