Early Childhood Focus

W.Va. Among Leading States in Child Safety During Disasters

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:39:35 PST

EXCERPT FROM: The State Journal Lists
By STAFF
W.Va. is one of only 17 states that meets all four key safety standards.

Child Care Workers Can Get Assistance to Further Education

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:28:02 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Herald-Dispatch
By Dispatch Staff
HUNTINGTON -- River Valley Child Development Services, through the T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education and Compensation Helps) program, is accepting applications for child care workers interested in furthering their education.

WVU-Parkersburg Gets Federal Money for Child Care

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:51:32 PST

ExCERPT FROM: Charleston Daily Mail
By The Associated Press
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) - The federal government is helping West Virginia University at Parkersburg make it easier for people with young children to pursue a college degree.

WVa Raises Payments for Child Care Providers

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:18:27 PST

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia has raised its payments to facilities that provide child care to parents who receive financial help from the state.

Hasbargen: Disaster Plans in Place

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:44:20 PST

PARKERSBURG - A national organization suggests West Virginia schools and child-care facilities are unprepared to respond to the needs of children during a disaster.

Report Stresses Importance of Early Childhood Education

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:59:21 PST

Imagine West Virginia, a state-wide independent research entity, released a report Monday on early childhood programs in West Virginia.

Working Families Get Support

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:59:25 PST

Charleston - Working families and parents in school or educational classes can receive financial support for child care through the West Virginia Child Care Program. The Child Care Program, which is managed by Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies across the state, provides assistances and resources to families with children under 13 while parents and/or legal guardians are working or attending training or educational classes.

20 Child Care: Morgantown Makes Child Care A Top Priority In 2007

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:07:42 PST

Morgantown City Council has declared 2008 the "Year of the Child." But 2007 was more like the "Year of Child Care."

KIDS COUNT Launches Effort to Improve Child Care

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:59:23 PST

West Virginia KIDS COUNT has worked for 17 years to improve the opportunities and well-being of the children of West Virginia.

Groups warn about cutting Head Start

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:55:05 PST