Regional Child Care Resource and Referral- GenerationEd

09/02/2026

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, most adults ages 19 through 64 will need to renew Medicaid twice a year. Your local DSS will send you a notice when it is time to renew. Make sure DSS has your current address and answer letters right away. Visit medicaid.nc.gov/changes

08/31/2026

🚛🍓A new week of Fresh Mobile Markets are on the way to you!

Our Fresh Mobile Market food distributions will be at 6 locations this week! We cannot run our markets without our incredibly dedicated volunteers. So many of our volunteers work with us on a regular basis and have become part of the Out of the Garden Project family but we’re always looking for new helping hands! Visit our website for more information about volunteering and to sign up to help at a Fresh Mobile Market or in our warehouse!

📆Check out the full month’s Fresh Mobile Market Schedule on our website!

08/31/2026

📣 Infant & Toddler Expansion Grant Informational Sessions

The Guilford County Partnership for Children (GCPC) is hosting two virtual informational sessions for childcare centers interested in applying for the Infant and Toddler Expansion Grant this fall! 🍼👶

Licensed childcare centers in Guilford County may be eligible for awards of up to $7,500 to support the expansion of infant and toddler slots for children ages 0 to 24 months.

💻 Join one of the upcoming Zoom sessions:

📅 Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 PM
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89019346640

📅 Thursday, September 24 at 12:00 PM
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434765797

These sessions are a great opportunity for childcare centers to learn more about the grant, the application process, and get their questions answered.

🗓️ The application will be available starting October 1!

Childcare providers can visit www.guilfordchildren.org/expansion-grant to watch GCPC’s grant overview video and get a head start before the application opens.

📢 Childcare centers interested in expanding infant and toddler care are encouraged to attend one of the informational sessions and learn more about this funding opportunity!

08/28/2026

🦠👐 HANDWASHING! THE ULTIMATE GERM ELIMINATOR

Handwashing is one of the simplest and most important ways to help prevent the spread of germs in early childhood settings. But are educators and children washing their hands correctly and often enough?

This on-demand training gives early childhood professionals the opportunity to learn more about proper handwashing practices and why they matter in child care settings.

Participants will explore:
🧼 When and why hands should be washed
🧼 Proper handwashing techniques
🧼 Common germs and how they spread
🧼 Ways to help children develop healthy handwashing habits
🧼 Practical strategies for making handwashing part of the daily routine

🎓 0.2 CEU / 2 CHC
💰 $15 per person
💻 On Demand
👩‍🏫 Instructor: Karen Darby
📧 [email protected]

The training includes an online learning session, interactive questions and discussions, videos, and a post-knowledge assessment with a passing score of 90% or higher.

📢 Early childhood professionals, this is a great opportunity to refresh handwashing knowledge and strengthen healthy practices in the classroom!

Registration Link:
https://www.swcdcinc.org/training-registration

08/28/2026

💙 Helping Children Understand Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Children may have questions or experience big emotions when a parent, grandparent, or loved one is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. This 3-hour on-demand training is designed to help early childhood educators and child-serving professionals better understand how to support children through these experiences.

Participants will learn practical strategies for:
✨ Answering children's questions in developmentally appropriate ways
✨ Fostering empathy and understanding
✨ Recognizing common emotional responses
✨ Supporting children's emotional well-being
✨ Helping children build resilience and maintain meaningful connections with loved ones living with dementia

🎓 0.3 CEU / 3 CHC
💰 $20
💻 On Demand
👩‍🏫 Instructor: Karen Darby
📧 [email protected]

Participants will complete the online learning session, interact with questions and discussions, view videos, and complete a post-knowledge assessment with a passing score of 90% or higher.

📢 This is a great opportunity for early childhood professionals looking to expand their knowledge and gain practical tools for supporting children and families!

Registration Link:
https://www.swcdcinc.org/training-registration

08/27/2026

Angel Tree 2026 Registration is Coming!

The Salvation Army of Greensboro's Angel Tree program is back a bit earlier this year, and registration is right around the corner! If you're a parent or guardian in need of assistance this Christmas, here's what you need to know:

📅 Online Registration: Sept 10 (6 PM) – Sept 17 (6 PM) at https://bit.ly/4dhwnTx
📅 In-Person Registration: Sept 8–10, by appointment only (call 336-907-3635)

Registration is first come, first serve, so don't wait! Be sure to have your documents ready:
✅ Photo ID
✅ Proof of address (must be in a qualifying Greensboro-area zip code)
✅ Proof of income/expenses
✅ Birth certificate or medical card for each child (ages 12 & under)
✅ Proof of guardianship (if not the parent)

Full details in the flyer below. Help us share this post so we can make sure every Greensboro child has something to unwrap this Christmas!

08/27/2026

🌟 **REGISTRATION IS CLOSING SOON!** 🌟

Don’t miss this amazing **FREE opportunity** for community child care providers to earn your **CDA® credential** while gaining valuable skills and experience!

The **CDA® Apprenticeship Program** offers:

🎓 A nationally recognized CDA® credential
💰 **Participation stipends for enrolled community providers**
👩🏽‍🏫 One-on-one mentoring opportunities
📚 Classroom-based technical instruction
📁 Professional portfolio development
💼 Career advancement opportunities
💵 Skills that can lead to higher wages
✨ Hands-on support from a team of early childhood experts

If you work with children **birth to 5 years old**, this is a great opportunity to grow your knowledge, strengthen your classroom skills, and take the next step in your early childhood career.

⏰ **Registration is closing soon, so don’t wait!**

📞 For more information, contact **Deja Lewis, Program Administration Manager**
Office: 336-369-5098
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

📍 GenerationEd | 1200 Arlington Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
🌐 gen-ednc.org

**FREE training + professional support + participation stipend = an opportunity you don’t want to miss!** ❤️

08/26/2026