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SUMMARY:Community Child Care Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:What Is Family Child Care\, and Why Does Every Community Need It?\nExplore how you can start or grow a child care business from anywhere in Eastern Kentucky. \nInterested in opening a family child care business but can’t attend an in-person event? Join SOAR’s EKY Runway Program\, The Social Enterprise Accelerator\, and our regional partner Appalachian Early Childhood Network\, for an afternoon of practical information\, expert guidance\, and resources that can help bring quality child care to more Eastern Kentucky communities. \nWhether you’re just beginning to explore the idea or you’re already providing care and looking to expand\, this online session will connect you with experts who can answer your questions and help you take the next step. \nDate: Wednesday\, July 29\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (ET)\nLocation: Online via Zoom\nCost: Free (Registration Required) \nRegister Today \nWhy Attend?\nQuality child care is one of the greatest needs across Eastern Kentucky\, creating opportunities for both families and entrepreneurs. \nThis virtual information session is designed to help you understand how becoming a family child care provider can make a difference in your community while creating a rewarding business of your own. \nYou’ll hear directly from organizations that provide licensing guidance\, business coaching\, startup resources\, and ongoing technical assistance to help providers succeed. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is perfect 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\nUnable to attend the in-person Community Child Care Forum\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nDuring this one-hour virtual session\, you’ll learn about: \n\nThe steps to becoming a licensed child care provider\nDifferent family child care licensing options\nBusiness coaching and startup support through SOAR’s Social Enterprise Accelerator (SEA)\nResources available through Child Care Aware of Kentucky and the Kentucky Association for Economic and Community Development (KAECD)\nTechnical assistance and ongoing support available to child care providers\nHow to begin building a successful child care business in your community\n\nThere will also be time for questions and answers with program representatives. \nMeet the Organizations Supporting You\nThis virtual information session is presented through a partnership of organizations committed to expanding child care access throughout 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 organizations provide education\, coaching\, technical assistance\, and business support to help new and existing child care providers succeed. \nJoin From Anywhere\nIf you’ve been thinking about starting a child care business but weren’t sure where to begin\, this virtual session is an easy first step. \nJoin us from wherever you are in Eastern Kentucky\, ask your questions\, learn about available resources\, and discover how you can help strengthen your community through quality child care. \nOnce you register\, you’ll receive a Zoom link and additional details before the event. \nReserve Your Spot Today
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/community-child-care-forum-at-harlan-public-library/
LOCATION:Zoom
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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