parents offering developmentally

Parents please read the information

below it discusses why community

involvement is important to you and

your child, NAEYC (2009) explains

“The role of the community is to

provide a physical, emotional, and

cognitive environment conducive to

that development and learning. The

foundation for the community is

consistent, positive, caring

relationships between the adults and

children, among children, among

teachers, and between teachers and

families.” We have to come together

as a community to raise our children

to do and be above and beyond their

humble beginnings as noted by

NAEYC (2009) “Each member of the

community is valued by the others.

By observing and participating in the

community, children learn about

themselves and their world and also

how to develop positive, constructive

relationships with other people… Children learn to respect and

acknowledge differences of all kinds

and to value each person.”

Our goal as a community should be to

lift each other up and make our

differences our strengths; there is an

old African proverb that says “it takes

a whole village to raise a child”

(Times of Zambia, 2010) . Our

community is that village and our

responsibility is to educate our

children despite learning disabilities,

dysfunctional homes, and low

income; we are here to provide the

community programs, shelters and

other support services needed.

Health & Safety Tips

• Create a safe environment

• Pay close attention to your child

• Store & lock up any hazards

• Prepare nourishing food

• Allow time for outdoor play

• Listen to your child

• Take notice of age appropriate

labels

• Brush their teeth regularly

• Keep small objects off the floor

• Child proof your home

• Regular doctor visits

• Find the right programs for your

child

• Form teacher – parent bonds

• Be engaged in your child’s life

• Make good meal choices

• Choose shelters with reservations

only or approved locations

• Get updated information from

your local center

• Enroll your child or children in

local programs ASAP

• Know your neighborhood safe

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Open Arms in Your Community

Sample Project

References:

NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood

Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8. Retrieved from

http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/position%20statement%20Web.pd

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Times of Zambia. (2010.). Zambia: 'It Takes a Whole Village to Raise a Child'.

Retrieved from http://allafrica.com/stories/201008170466.html 1.

Hello Families of the Chatham

community, I am Mr. Josh and I have

taken the time to create this helpful

brochure to help you as a parent

provide the best education possible

for your child no matter what your

situation. As a pillar of this

community it is my obligation to

ensure you have access to all the right

information, services, and resources

available in your neighborhood.

Our Open Arms program features

developmentally appropriate services

for children from birth to age 8. It is

vital that your child have the

opportunity to be in a healthy quality

learning environment; take advantage

of Early Head Start and other

programs that give lower income

families and their children a fighting

chance. We also offer offsite

sheltering facilities for those in need,

because we know how hard it can be

for families in that environment, so

you and your family can feel safe and

secure as you get back on your feet.

The Chatham Community Childcare

Center is here to support you, please

do not be afraid to ask for help.

Thank you for your time, and we

hope to see you and your little one(s)

soon.

For any additional information please;

Call us at (773) 123-CCCC (2222) or

E-mail [email protected]