Rural Resources Community Action

Community Action Agency Helping People and Changing Lives in rural NE Washington State

[National Head Start Association @NatlHeadStart]

Happy #HeadStartAwareness Month!

[CathyMcMorrisRodgers @cathymcmorris]

Today is #WomensEqualityDay, a day to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the #19thAmendment to our Constitution. Join me in celebrating the trailblazers who fought for all women to make our unique and diverse voices heard.

[National Head Start Association @NatlHeadStart]

After COVID-19, "'we’re going to have to come up with another word other than gap' for the gulf of educational opportunity separating rich and poor children," warns @OHS_Director. https://t.co/o2eDNocLpC

[National Head Start Association @NatlHeadStart]

#Childcare is critical to economic recovery. We need Congress' help to #SaveChildCare because without emergency relief, how can we expect parents to get back to work?
#ThinkBabiesAndAct https://t.co/AOapWgNNUT

[National Head Start Association @NatlHeadStart]

#HeadStart is not just a program for kids. #HeadStart is also a partnership with parents and communities. #HeadStartHelps
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[Annie E. Casey Foundation @AECFNews]

“It costs more to produce reasonable quality child care than most people who need it can afford to pay.” https://t.co/tfUQiooAV2

[Rural Resources Community Action @ResourcesRural]

Need help paying your utility bill or past due rent?
RRCA's Energy Program may be able to help. Call the energy appointment message line at 509-685-6161 to receive an energy appointment.

[Child Trends @ChildTrends]

A new report suggests a limited number of child-care providers offer nonstandard hours regardless of an area’s urbanicity. However, families in rural and moderate-density urban areas may have a greater need for care during nonstandard hours. #ECEchat https://t.co/HQoZlwCZaZ

[Annie E. Casey Foundation @AECFNews]

In order to transform the juvenile justice system, it is first necessary to account for the role that the probation system plays in perpetuating racial disparities. https://t.co/xi2xVIoYgr

[National Head Start Association @NatlHeadStart]

Reading books is a great way to keep kids engaged and learning during the summer and ready for the school year again in the fall! https://t.co/hUh9D7fNbh

[Rural Resources Community Action @ResourcesRural]

Let’s work together to move Washington to the top of the list!

[ZERO TO THREE @ZEROTOTHREE]

Although all states can do better for babies, these 12 have risen to the top. Did you state make the cut? https://t.co/S1JDnDu76K #StateofBabies

[Lynette M. Fraga, Ph.D. @lynette_fraga]

Now that the #childcare crisis is a front page story in major papers like @washpost and @nytimes, urge Congress to #FundChildCare: https://t.co/tCuChshFHX
#NoChildCareNoRecovery #COVID19

[Rural Resources Community Action @ResourcesRural]

Are you ready for Medicare? Navigators can explain the rules, costs, and restrictions associated with different Medicare Plans. They can also help with Medicaid, food, heating assistance, and property tax relief.
Call 509-685-6077
#Medicare #CommunityAction

[Governor Bob Ferguson @GovBobFerguson]

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[Sargent Shriver Peace Institute @RSargentShriver]

On this day in 1964, President Johnson asked Sargent Shriver to lead the War on Poverty; Sargent Shriver was Director of the @PeaceCorps at the time. Have you heard the phone conversation they had? It's quite fiery! Here's the audio: https://t.co/sQqrCUwF0V #OTD #leadership

[Child Care Aware of America @ChildCareAware]

The cost of child care has parents altering the course of their careers - or turning to unsafe options. https://t.co/lkd6brJYEY by @kojoshow

[Rural Resources Community Action @ResourcesRural]

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[Rural Resources Community Action @ResourcesRural]

#Census2020 Federal law protects your census responses. Wrongful disclosure by a Census Bureau employee of information that identifies an individual is a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both. #GetOutTheCount

[Sargent Shriver Peace Institute @RSargentShriver]

Important message from @FordFoundation President (and @NatlHeadStart alumnus) Darren Walker: we should treat #inequality as #injustice https://t.co/dLKE6cP6o0

[National Head Start Association @NatlHeadStart]

"It is reassuring that Congress recognizes the need to prioritize funding for mental health services for our children," said Terrie Vicknair, Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director. https://t.co/opOmSljzEo