Justine Can Do It, LLC

09/11/2025

Helpful tips - don't be fooled!

03/20/2025

Essential to invest in our youngest children & support their families!

Governor of North Carolina's budget recommendations

02/11/2025

"...the child care trilemma shows the interconnectedness of child care availability, affordability, and quality. ...
While the crisis is not new — and those of us in the early childhood field have been shouting about it from the rooftops for decades — it has been exacerbated since the pandemic as the state has lost 280 net programs. ...
With over 90% of brain development occurring within the first five years of a child’s life, the experiences that happen during this time frame literally set the stage for all future development...."

The child care trilemma shows the interconnectedness of child care availability, affordability, and quality.

09/30/2024

To help: NC.gov/donate
Informative update from my favorite NC politician.

09/13/2024

Thank you, Governor Roy Cooper, for proclaiming September Smart Start Month!

Smart Start partnerships support families with young children by improving child care quality and access, expanding literacy, and more.

09/09/2024

Visit www.smartstart.org/smart-start-in-your-community to find your local partnership and learn more about Smart Start in your local community.

We are excited to announce that the State of North Carolina has proclaimed September Smart Start Month! Celebrate 30 years of Smart Start and our impact across the State with us!

09/06/2024

Uh, guess who doesn’t care about the crisis in child care?

05/22/2023

I provide support to this wonderful, small Early Childhood non-profit in rural SC that's in need of a part-time Program Assistant:

Chesterfield County First Steps (chesterfieldfirststeps.org), a non-profit community based organization dedicated to improving school readiness, is seeking a Program Assistant for 20 hours/week. Working remotely is an option! Applications accepted until position is filled.
Apply online below or email a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

https://forms.gle/dVGwabFnGvX1Vt8X8

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02/27/2023

Amazing they have evidence now!

02/27/2023

A step in the right direction!
“Companies that receive the subsidies to build new plants will be able to use some of the government money to meet the new child care requirement. They could do that in a number of ways, in consultation with Commerce officials, who will set basic guidelines but not dictate how companies ensure workers have access to care they can afford.”

The move seeks to help more women join the work force as industry leaders complain of labor shortages.

02/23/2023

Want to be a part of a critical local non-profit? Check out these job openings! Including 2 part-time, family friendly options!

Are you a compassionate and skilled change-maker looking to make a difference? Compass Center is hiring! Check out the details here and share in your networks: bit.ly/CCEmploy. Some positions are full-time, others are part-time. All are located in Chapel Hill and are under the umbrella of supporting survivors of relationship violence using a racial equity and social justice approach. Read on and apply today if this sounds good to you!