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SUMMARY:Community Child Care Forum at Harlan Public Library
DESCRIPTION:What Is Family Child Care\, and Why Does Every Community Need It?\nThinking about starting your own child care business? You don’t have to do it alone. \nWhether you’re exploring a new career\, looking to open a family child care business\, or you’re already a provider hoping to grow\, this free community forum is designed to help you take the next step. \nJoin SOAR’s EKY Runway Program\, The Social Enterprise Accelerator\, and our regional partner Appalachian Early Childhood Network\, for an evening of practical information\, expert guidance\, and resources that can help bring quality child care to more Eastern Kentucky communities. \nDate: Monday\, July 20Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation:Harlan Public Library107 N 3rd StHarlan\, KY \nCost: Free \nRegister Today \nWhy Attend?\nAcross Eastern Kentucky\, access to affordable\, quality child care remains one of the biggest barriers facing working families and employers. Family child care providers play a vital role in strengthening local communities by expanding care options while creating meaningful small business opportunities. \nIf you’ve ever considered opening your own child care business or expanding your existing program\, this forum will connect you with the people and resources that can help make it happen. \nYou’ll hear directly from organizations that support child care providers every step of the way\, from licensing and startup guidance to business coaching and ongoing technical assistance. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis event is designed for individuals who are: \n\nInterested in launching a Type I Licensed Child Care Facility\nInterested in becoming a Certified Family Child Care or Type II Licensed Family Child Care provider\nPreparing to become licensed\nCurrent child care providers looking to expand or strengthen their business\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nDuring this interactive forum\, you’ll discover: \n\nThe first steps to opening your own child care program\nLicensing requirements and available resources\nBusiness coaching and startup support through SOAR’s Social Enterprise Accelerator (SEA)\nTechnical assistance available through the Kentucky Association for Economic and Community Development (KAECD) and Child Care Aware of Kentucky\nHow regional organizations work together to help child care providers succeed\n\nMeet the Organizations Supporting You\nThis forum is presented through a partnership between organizations committed to expanding child care opportunities across Eastern Kentucky. \nPresenting Partners include: \n\nKentucky Association for Economic and Community Development (KAECD)\nAppalachian Sustainable Development (ASDN)\nSOAR’s EKY Runway Program\n\nTogether\, these partners provide education\, coaching\, technical assistance\, and ongoing support to help providers build sustainable child care businesses. \nHelp Build Stronger Communities\nQuality child care creates opportunities for children\, families\, employers\, and entire communities. \nWhether you’re ready to launch your business or simply want to learn what’s possible\, this free event is a great place to begin. \nReserve your seat today and take the first step toward becoming part of Eastern Kentucky’s growing child care workforce. \n 
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/childcare-facility-info-session-turn-unused-space-into-impact/
LOCATION:Harlan Public Library\, 107 N 3rd St\, Harlan\, KY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childcare Support,SOAR Innovation,Social Enterprise Accelerator,Virtual and In-Person Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Social Enterprise Accelerator":MAILTO:danna@soar-ky.org
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