Resources
Resources
What’s New
Child care isn’t just a family issue — it’s a workforce solution
April 22, 2025
|
Cardinal News
Microporous has plans to soon announce the first phase of our Child Care Initiative, a program which will offer grants to help address regional child care needs.
New Bipartisan Poll Demonstrates Virginians View Quality Early Childhood Options as Critical to The State’s Economic Success
March 31, 2025
|
VECF
Policies to Increase Access to Child Care Earn Support from Nearly 9 in 10 Voters Across the Political Spectrum in Virginia.
What parts of Virginia are most in favor of increasing access to child care? Rural areas.
March 31, 2025
|
Cardinal News
The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation recently commissioned a poll to gauge voters’ views on the need for more and better child care.
Kindergarten registration open for Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico Schools
February 18, 2025
|
WRIC ABC 8News
Parents of rising kindergarteners in Central Virginia can now register their children for the 2025-2026 school year. Enrollment is officially open in Richmond, Chesterfield and Henrico, with each county offering different registration processes.
Intentional daily interactions with children are the focus of VPM’s new 90by5 messaging campaign
February 18, 2025
|
VPM
Did you know that 90% of a child's brain develops by the age of 5? This is why it’s so important for children to have early, positive interactions that make a lasting difference in their lives. VPM is excited to partner with the Robins Foundation and Thrive Birth to Five to launch a new initiative that stresses the importance and value of a child’s earliest days of learning for overall family wellbeing.
Project Hope - What Educators Can Do (opens in new window)
Virginia’s Program for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth. These resources provide an overview of issues related to the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness and resource to support these children and their families.
Project Hope - Supporting Young Children Experiencing Homelessness (opens in new window)
Virginia’s Program for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth. These resources provide an overview of issues related to the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness and resource to support these children and their families.
Project Hope - Homelessness Awareness (opens in new window)
Virginia’s Program for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth. These resources provide an overview of issues related to the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness and resource to support these children and their families.
Safe Sleep (opens in new window)
Safe sleep refers to practices that reduce the risk of sleep-related accidents and injuries, especially for infants and young children. It is essential for ensuring proper rest while minimizing the risk of suffocation, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and other sleep-related dangers.
Trauma Toolkit (opens in new window)
Recent advances in understanding how early childhood experiences shape the way the brain works over a lifetime, reveal how critically important the caregivers’ job of caring for children is. The trauma toolkit is designed to support caregivers on their journey towards trauma sensitivity.
Sample Emergency Action Plan (opens in new window)
FEMA developed a Sample Childcare Emergency Action Plan to use as a resource when preparing your own.
Get In Touch
Connect with TB5 to learn more.
