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<DIV> I have just recently been receiving your e-mails. But, yes I am interested in getting the Winning Beginning newletters and updates. I used to</DIV>
<DIV>get them in the mail, but have not received any for awhile. </DIV>
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<DIV> Also for me meeting with representatives here is always easier, but even finding time for that is sometimes a challenge!</DIV>
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<DIV>Nadean <BR><BR><BR>Feb 24, 2012 10:22:06 AM, tricountydirectorsgroup@magixsolutions.net wrote:<BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" Calibri?,?sans-serif?;color:#1F497D?>Below is the Capitol Connection weekly update. Is this something you would like to continue to receive? Attached is the Winning Beginning agenda and talking points for 2012. Here is the link to the WBNY site so you can become an e-advocate. Even if you cannot join us in a meeting, you can still speak your mind about child care issues. <A href="http://www.winningbeginningny.org/advocacy/legislativeAgenda.php" target=_blank>http://www.winningbeginningny.org/advocacy/legislativeAgenda.php</A></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" Calibri?,?sans-serif?;color:#1F497D?>If you have any questions, I would be happy to provide or find out the answer.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" Calibri?,?sans-serif?;color:#1F497D?>Also, would like to know your thoughts….would you rather meet locally with elected officials to discuss child care issues or try to arrange mtgs in Albany? </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" Calibri?,?sans-serif?;color:#1F497D?>Thanks and have a great weekend</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" Calibri?,?sans-serif?;color:#1F497D?>Lorraine </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 10pt" Calibri?,?sans-serif?;color:#1F497D?>~Is there someone you know who makes a difference in the lives of our children? Nominate your favorite "Friend of Children" for one of our awards and show your appreciation~<BR><A href="http://www.mycccc.org/nomination%20form.htm" target=_blank>http://www.mycccc.org/nomination%20form.htm</A><BR><BR>Lorraine Kinney-Kitchen, Director<BR>Child Care Council </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 10pt" Calibri?,?sans-serif?;color:#1F497D?>Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County<BR>121 Second Street<BR>Oriskany, N.Y. 13424<BR>Phone: (315) 223-7850 X223<BR>Fax: (315) 223-7855<BR><BR>Website: www.mycccc.org<BR>Email: lkk@mycccc.org<BR><BR>~ Promoting quality care and education for society's most precious resource......our children ~<BR><BR></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 10pt" Calibri?,?sans-serif?;color:#1F497D?>Interested in making a difference in the issues that affect our children? Join Parent Central Now!<BR><A href="http://highqualitychildcare.org/naccrra_ny/join.html" target=_blank>http://highqualitychildcare.org/naccrra_ny/join.html</A><BR><BR><BR>This email is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you have received this email in error, please advise the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete the message. You may not use, copy, disclose, or take any action based on this e-mail or any information within it if you are not the addressee or authorized to receive it for the addressee. Thank you for your cooperation.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" Calibri?,?sans-serif?;color:#1F497D?></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:#00007B?>President Obama Submits FY 2013 Budget to Congress</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=RU Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Ask Your </SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Representative</SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=RU Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> to Cosponsor</SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> the Moore Background Check Bill</SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=RU Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>!</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Early Childhood Focus</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: navy"> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Speak Up to Protect Children</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Don't Forget to Schedule Your Day on the Hill Appointments!</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN Georgia?,?serif?;color:#00007B?>February 28, 2012 at 1 p.m., Eastern</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN Georgia?,?serif?;color:#00007B?>House Ways and Means Committee (Chairman Camp, R-Mich.) will hold a hearing on the fiscal 2013 budget request for the Department of Health and Human Services. <B>Witnesses Scheduled:</B> Kathleen Sebelius - Secretary of Health and Human Services. </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:#00007B?>Tax Reform to Encourage Growth, Reduce the Deficit, and Promote Fairness</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN Georgia?,?serif?;color:#00007B?>The Senate Budget Committee will hear testimony from Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey on the President's FY 2013 budget request. </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>President’s FY 2013 Budget and Revenue Proposals</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN Georgia?,?serif?;color:#00007B?> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Senate Budget Committee </SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:#00007B?>To listen to NACCRRA’s webinar about the President’s budget, </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/NYLHRKOGDS/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>click here</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??> <SPAN style="COLOR: #00007b">or to download the slides,</SPAN> </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/NTDMRKOGDT/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>click here</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>.</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>We need your help! We’re working </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=RU Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>to get cosponsors for </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/AOHIRKOGDU/7964735986" target=_blank><B>H.R. 3829,</B> </A><SPAN style="COLOR: navy">the “Child Care Accountability and Responsibility Act of 2012.”;</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=RU Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> Go to NACCRRA’s “;<B><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/CPGQRKOGDV/7964735986" target=_blank>Action Center</A></B>” to send a letter via email to your </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Representative</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=RU Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> asking him/her to cosponsor </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/CUGXRKOGDW/7964735986" target=_blank><B>H.R. 3829</B> </A><SPAN style="COLOR: navy">.</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=RU Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> It just takes a minute and we are trying to get as many cosponsors on </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Rep. Moore's</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=RU Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> bill as possible to show support for background checks</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=RU Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Every cosponsor is important</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>! Click below to <B><I>take action!</I></B></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt" Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Background Checks:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt" Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN><A title="Take Action Background checks" href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/JLHWRKOGDY/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt" Georgia?,?serif??>Click here</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: ; FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt" Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> to send a letter to your Members of Congress urging them to cosponsor background check legislation introduced by Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI). </SPAN> </P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Tweet on the Hill</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>This year @NACCRRA will be tweeting throughout Symposium</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> and we hope you will join us! Day on the Hill (Thursday, March 8, 2012) is all about raising visibility about the importance of safe, affordable and quality #childcare- let’s use Twitter to raise visibility all over the country. If your organization is not on Twitter, </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/BVKURKOGDZ/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>view this recording of our Twitter 1.0</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> webinar training. If you’re ready to learn more about tweeting strategically or how to Tweet from your cell phone, </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/GVXJRKOGEA/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>check out Twitter 2.0</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>. </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:#C00000?>NACCRRA Policy Resources You Can Use</SPAN></U></I></B><I><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:#C00000?> </SPAN></U></I></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Read our one pagers on how to effectively <B>tweet</B> legislators on the following key child care issues:</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/CCRFRKOGED/7964735986" target=_blank><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>Background Check Talking Points</SPAN></B></A><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Get</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??> </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/CFPMRKOGEE/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>tips</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??> <SPAN style="COLOR: navy">on what to say to lawmakers and other key policy stakeholders about why a comprehensive background check for child care providers is extremely important!</SPAN></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:#00007B?>Lunch and Learn: Twitter 2.0 </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:#00007B?>(webinar) </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:#00007B?>Learn all about "tweeting strategically."</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:#00007B?>Click </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/ATPNRKOGEF/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>here</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:#00007B?> to watch and listen.</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Early Childhood Focus</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Check out </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/MYKSRKOGEG/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>Early Childhood Focus</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:black?>, </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>NACCRRA’s online database of newspaper articles from throughout the country, sortable by state and category (i.e., key topics).</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:black?> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:#00007B?>Featured Article:</SPAN></I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??> </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/KNBVRKOGEH/7964735986" target=_blank><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>Florida early learning bills on move, despite spar over standards</SPAN></I></A><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??> </SPAN></I></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Speak Up to Protect Children</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>February 29, 2012, 12:00p.m., Eastern</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Sponsored by Child Care Aware® Parent Network (CCAPN)</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Presented by Dr. Maria McColgan</SPAN></I></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Prevention of child abuse is key, and as a parent, there are some steps you can take to protect your children. Raising children can be challenging, but when you are prepared to handle stress in a safe way you can protect your children from the long-term negative impact that can result from exposure to violence in childhood. Learn how to recognize warning signs, and what to do if you suspect your child has been abused by someone else. </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Register </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/KRRRRKOGEI/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>here</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>.</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>2012 National Child Care Policy Symposium </SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="COLOR: navy"> </SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>There's still time to register for NACCRRA’s 2012 Policy Symposium,</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??> </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/AAAZRKOGEJ/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>“Child Care and Education: Unequal Opportunities,”;</SPAN></A><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??> </SPAN></I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>on </SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:#00007B?>March 6-10</SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> at the</SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??> </SPAN></B><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/CQINRKOGEK/7964735986" target=_blank><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill</SPAN></B></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??> <SPAN style="COLOR: navy">in Washington, D.C. NACCRRA’s Symposium features innovative sessions on the latest policy, research and practice developments in child care and CCR&R. It also offers a forum for policy analysis and discussion, examination of the latest research, high quality training, peer networking, visits to Members of Congress and resources dissemination. To register, click</SPAN> </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/ILKKRKOGEL/7964735986" target=_blank><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>here</SPAN></B></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>. </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>The National Child Care Policy Symposium is quickly approaching. Please remember to schedule meetings with your Members of Congress. <B>Day on the Hill is March 8, 2012.</B> Once your meetings are confirmed, <B><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/JTEKRKOGEM/7964735986" target=_blank>submit the details</A></B> on NACCRRA’s <A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/KCGPRKOGEN/7964735986" target=_blank>online event manager</A>. If you missed the recent Day on the Hill Prep webinar, click <A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/JZKLRKOGEO/7964735986" target=_blank>here</A> to view the recorded presentation.</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Making Government Work: </SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>A Conversation with Iowa Governor Terry Branstad</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>February 24, 2012, 2:45-3:45 p.m., Eastern</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>On the eve of the winter meeting of the National Governors Association, the Urban Institute debuts <B>Making Government Work</B> -- illuminating, pundit-free exchanges with high-level state, local, and federal officials on the role and effectiveness of the public sector. The series’ first forum considers the challenges and opportunities states face securing their future by investing in children. <B>Featured speakers</B> include Governor Terry Branstad (IA), Ray Scheppach, professor of practice, Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, University of Virginia , and Olivia Golden, Institute fellow at the Urban Institute. </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Watch the </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/KVVARKOGER/7964735986" target=_blank><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>webcast</SPAN></B></A><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>or recording here: </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/EAXTRKOGES/7964735986" target=_blank><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>http://www.ustream.tv/channel/urban-institute-events</SPAN></B></A><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>.</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>The Role of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS) in School Preparedness </SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>This one-and-a-half-hour webinar will focus on the implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command Structure (ICS) as it pertains to K-12 schools and school districts. The webinar will present information about the key elements of NIMS, training for key personnel, ICS roles for schools, and examples of how districts and schools can implement NIMS/ICS. The webinar will be presented by Bob Spears, Director of Emergency Services with the Los Angeles (CA) Unified School District's Office of Emergency Services.</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Register <A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/CIIQRKOGET/7964735986" target=_blank>here</A>.</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Upcoming Youth Workshops</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Looking for help on how to incorporate Emergency Preparedness into your existing youth program? Join us at one of our upcoming regional Youth Preparedness Workshops:</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>PAHPA Reauthorization: Improving Our Nation’s Preparedness</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Congressional Seminar</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>March 1, 2012, 11 a.m.-1:00p.m., Eastern </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>(lunch will be served)</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Co-hosted by The Center for Biosecurity of UPMC and BIO Honorary Co-Host Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr.</SPAN></I></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>For more details, please </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>download<SPAN style="COLOR: navy"> the event flyer. </SPAN></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Space is limited. You must RSVP by February 24, 2012 to </SPAN></B><A href="" target=_blank ?http: http: mailto:conference@upmc-biosecurity.org???><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>conference@upmc-biosecurity.org</SPAN></B></A><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>.</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Unemployment Insurance for Tomorrow's Economy</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>March 6, 2012, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Eastern</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Sponsored by Urban Institute</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>This forum will discuss some of the key problems facing unemployment insurance and ideas for overhauling the system. Featured panelists are <B>Hal Bergan</B>, consultant and former administrator, Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance Division, <B>Matt Harvill</B>, vice president for unemployment compensation, Kelly Services Inc., <B>Pamela Loprest</B>, director, Income and Benefits Policy Center, Urban Institute, <B>Rick McHugh</B>, senior staff attorney, National Employment Law Project, <B>Wayne Vroman</B>, senior fellow, Center on Labor, Human Services, and Population, Urban Institute. </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/IRVMRKOGEU/7964735986" target=_blank><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>Register</SPAN></B></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> to attend in person in Washington, D.C. </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Watch the </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/DMCLRKOGEV/7964735986" target=_blank><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>webcast</SPAN></B></A><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>or recording here: </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/IMGTRKOGEW/7964735986" target=_blank><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>http://www.ustream.tv/channel/urban-institute-events</SPAN></B></A><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>.</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Strengthening Professional Development in Home Visiting Programs</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 3:00p.m. - 4:15 p.m., Eastern</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Sponsored by The Pew Center on the States</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>What strategies and resources have you used to build a professional development system in your state for home visiting professionals? The goal of this webinar is to explore strategies for building comprehensive, statewide professional development systems for the home visiting workforce. Panelists will discuss statewide professional development systems in Illinois and Virginia and how these systems play a critical role in supporting home visiting programs’ desired outcomes for families and children. The webinar will also include remarks on professional development systems from Mary Wakefield, Administrator of Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Register </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/NCCBRKOGEX/7964735986" target=_blank><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>here</SPAN></B></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>.</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Let’s Move! Child Care (LMCC)</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>As many of you know, the </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/ELEWRKOGEY/7964735986" target=_blank><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>Let’s Move! Child Care (LMCC)</SPAN></B></A><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>initiative was launched by First Lady Michelle Obama with the aim of creating a healthier future for children in early care and education programs.<B> </B>LMCC participants can complete an online interactive checklist quiz to assess what quality improvements can be made related to these goals. Several states have created additional incentives connected to LMCC, including linking the initiative to QRIS and professional development. We’ve also received many success stories through the website and encourage you to share descriptions of success in your communities with us through the success story page. </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>The states with the highest percentage of providers participating and the highest percentage of providers completing the program will be recognized at the </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/OHIVRKOGEZ/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>Weight of the Nation Conference</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> in Washington, DC, this May.</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>We’re proud to have more than 2,000 providers involved in LMCC, but we believe we can get more providers–and more children–involved in this exciting initiative. For more information, click </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/CQBIRKOGFA/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>here</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>.</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Please share the State Challenge information and flyers with early childhood stakeholders you know. Together, we can get one step closer to ensuring the health of all children in child care.</SPAN></I></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Recalls</SPAN></I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>For Immediate Release</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has released several voluntary recalls over the past month of the following consumer products. As always, consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Name of Product: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Slalom Glider</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Units:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> About 900</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Manufacturer: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Landscape Structures Inc., of Delano, Minn.</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Hazard: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>The Slalom Glider is a playground slide that lacks a transition platform on the top and sides of the chute. Children can fall when moving from the ladder to the slide and when descending the chute.</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Incidents/Injuries: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>CPSC and the firm have received 16 reports of injuries to children under 8-years old, including one bruised arm, 14 fractures to arms and legs, one fractured collar bone and one bruised spleen.</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>For more information on this recall, including pictures and what steps to take if you've purchased this item, please visit:</SPAN></I></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/GTQZRKOGFB/7964735986" target=_blank><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12109.html</SPAN></I></A><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></I></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Name of Product: Tumblekins Toys</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Units: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>About 31,000</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Distributor: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>International Playthings LLC, of Parsippany, N.J.<B> </B></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Manufacturer: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Lishui Treetoys Trading Co. Ltd., of China</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Hazard: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>The toys can break into small pieces with sharp points, posing choking and lacerations hazards to children.</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Incidents/Injuries: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>The firm has received one report of a toy breaking into small pieces. No injuries have been reported.<I> </I></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/LRWMRKOGFC/7964735986" target=_blank><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12111.html</SPAN></I></A><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??> </SPAN></I></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Resource Sharing</SPAN></I></B><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></I></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>The Office of Child Care has a new web site. Check out the </SPAN><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/KMEERKOGFD/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>new web site today</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>!</SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>2012 Supplemental Grant Guidance Released for Children in Disasters: </SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/FTKCRKOGFE/7964735986" target=_blank>http://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/2012/fy12_hsgp_children.pdf</A> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>American Academy of Pediatrics</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Early Childhood Adversity, Toxic Stress, and the Role of the Pediatrician:</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/LPJDRKOGFF/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2011/12/21/peds.2011-2662.full.pdf+html</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Children's Optimal Health</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/CPEDRKOGFG/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>http://childrensoptimalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/UWay-Map-Report-10-13-11-Small1.pdf</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Income and Education as Predictors of Children's School Readiness:</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/FWRTRKOGFH/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>http://www.brookings.edu/reports/2011/1215_school_readiness_isaacs.aspx</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><A name=#pub317><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Early Outcomes for Programs and Families in Children's Futures:</SPAN></B></A></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/DDORRKOGFI/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>http://www.ppv.org/ppv/initiative.asp?section_id=27&initiative_id=18</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Home Visitor Competency Standards: </SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/ORIFRKOGFJ/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>http://www.cdacouncil.org/announcements-and-events/211-2012-home-visitor-cda-credential-revisions</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>Links Between Young Children's Behavior and Achievement: The Role of Social Class and Classroom Composition:</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/OFFPRKOGFK/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>http://abs.sagepub.com/content/early/2011/12/13/0002764211409196.abstract</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>National Association for the Education of Young Children</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><A href="http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/JLXJRKNGZP/ICYGRKOGFL/7964735986" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif??>http://www.naeyc.org/policy/statetrends/state-early-care-education-policy-developments-FY12</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: " Georgia?,?serif?;color:navy?>National Center on Children in Poverty (NCCP)</SPAN></B></P></DIV>
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