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"For too many working parents, balancing work and child care has become very difficult. Our budget continues our significant investment in helping more parents go to work and have the peace of mind that their child is being well cared for and is learning." – Governor Mike DeWine Powerful words from Governor DeWine in today’s State of the State address! On the same day, Starting Point and our community partners took action at Groundwork Ohio’s Advocacy Day, meeting with representatives to champion Governor DeWine’s proposed budget for early childhood education and care. You can add your voice, too! Take action now by sending a letter to your representative through Groundwork Ohio’s letter generator—it’s quick, impactful, and just a click away. ?? Raise your voice today: https://lnkd.in/eb4tvCCs #StartingPoint35 #EarlyLearning #OhioKids #AdvocacyDay

?? Boost Enrollment on a Budget! Calling all child care directors and program leaders! Want to attract more families without breaking the bank? Join Starting Point’s Director of Marketing & Communications, Savannah Cater, for a fun, hands-on workshop packed with free and low-cost marketing strategies that get results! Learn how to make a lasting first impression and drive enrollment with smart, creative tactics! ?? Thursday, March 20, 2025 ?? 10:00 – 11:30 AM ?? Starting Point | Cleveland, OH ?? Spots are limited—register today! ?? https://conta.cc/3DxjUPN #StartingPoint35 #Marketing101 #ChildCareSuccess #BoostEnrollment #StartingPoint35 #MarketingOnABudget

Save the Date! Starting Point’s second annual Early Childhood Summit is back! Join us June 27-28, 2025, at Tri-C Corporate College East for two days of learning, networking, and growth. This is a must-attend professional development opportunity for child care workers, teachers, and administrators across Northeast Ohio. ?? Tickets go on sale in April 2025—stay tuned! #StartingPoint35 #2025EarlyChildhoodSummit #ProfessionalDevelopment #EarlyChildhoodEducation

Starting Point is seeking qualified, engaging speakers and presenters at our 2025 Early Childhood Summit on June 27th & 28th. This annual event attracts 250 early childhood professionals from Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Lake, and Geauga counties seeking hands-on learning opportunities and OA hours. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gcr5shV5 Please send any questions to [email protected].

Attention child care professionals in Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Lake, and Geauga Counties! ?? Your voice matters! We've received 112 responses so far, and it takes just 11 minutes to share your insights! Help us identify challenges and shape solutions by completing the 2025 Workforce Survey today. Plus, you'll be entered to win a gift card! ?? Click the link to start: https://lnkd.in/gXAxkdY8

Join the Starting Point Team as the Director of Human Resources! Ready to make a meaningful impact in the community? Join Starting Point, northeast Ohio's go-to organization for families, providers, and the community, as the Director of Human Resources and help shape recruitment, performance management, and workplace culture! Apply online through our career portal ?? https://conta.cc/4gQubVu #startingpoint35 #NonprofitCareers #WorkForGood #NonprofitJobs #MissionDriven #MakeADifference

Attention child care professionals in Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Lake, and Geauga Counties! Help us understand the challenges you face and create solutions together. Complete the 2025 Workforce Survey today and enter to win a gift card! ?? Click the link to start: https://lnkd.in/gXAxkdY8

?Buenas noticias! ?? ?Nuestro sitio web ahora está disponible en espa?ol! Esta herramienta ayuda a los padres, proveedores de cuidado infantil y miembros de la comunidad que hablan espa?ol a acceder fácilmente a los recursos que necesitan. ?? ?Otra forma en que #StartingPoint35 sigue creciendo para servirte a ti y a nuestra comunidad! ?? Visítanos aquí: www.Starting-Point.org ?Buenas noticias! ?? Our website is now available in Spanish! This tool empowers Spanish-speaking parents, child care providers, and community members to easily access the resources they need. ?? Just one more way #StartingPoint35 is growing to serve YOU and our community! ?? Check it out on our website, today!

Introducing Parent & Youth Ambassadors (PYAs)! PYAs are your go-to resources within Ohio’s Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) network, offering crucial support for families with children and youth from birth to 21 years old. Aligned with Resource & Referral agencies and partnering with the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY), they offer support for a wide range of services: ? Child Care ? Foster & Kinship Care ? Adoption Support ? Young Adult Programs ? Maternal & Infant Wellness With lived experience in social systems, PYAs are here to answer your questions and guide you through services, benefits, and referrals. Whether by phone, email, or in-person, they ensure families get the support they need—and in one place! ?? Need support? Contact the DCY Family Support Call Center at (844) 234-KIDS (5437) or email [email protected].

?? Happy New Year from Starting Point! As we welcome 2025, we’re thrilled to kick off a monumental year—our 35th anniversary! For over three decades, we’ve proudly supported families, child care providers, and educators across Northeast Ohio. Starting today we unveil our special 35th-anniversary logo and celebrate the impact we’ve made together. Thank you for being part of our journey—we couldn’t have done it without you! ??? Here’s to an incredible year ahead! ?? #StartingPoint35 #Celebrating35Years