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Youth chefs showcase creativity and leadership at Boys & Girls Clubs Salsa, Salsa competition
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (311+ words) Read Youth chefs showcase creativity and leadership at Boys & Girls Clubs Salsa, Salsa competition by Gabi Hart for Saporta Report here....
The Power of Parents: As you Advocate for Your Child, You Can Make Change for Many
2+ week, 4+ day ago (287+ words) From the moment a baby is born, their parent or caregiver becomes an advocate. They are their child's interpreter, their guardrails, their voice." When that child has a disability or developmental delay, advocacy can escalate into a full-time job, as…...
The Oldest Child
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (10+ words) Read The Oldest Child by Lance Russell for Saporta Report here....
Helping children collaborate with AI through storytelling
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (466+ words) Read Helping children collaborate with AI through storytelling by Emory University for Saporta Report here....
Why policy matters for Georgia's children and families
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (292+ words) Policy is not abstract. It is not confined to committee rooms at the Capitol. It determines whether a family can afford childcare, whether a teenager can access mental health services, and whether a young person who makes a mistake is…...
Georgia's Legislature Must Invest in Child Care Infrastructure by Championing SB 554
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (399+ words) It's also why GEEARS and partners like the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) worked with a bipartisan group of legislators to draft and secure the recent introduction of Senate Bill 554, which would create the Georgia Child Care Facilities Program. This…...
Creating Opportunity Through Early Learning and the Arts: PNC Play Space Marks a New Chapter for Atlanta's Children
4+ mon, 17+ hour ago (235+ words) By Samantha Jones, PNC Regional President for Georgia The recent opening of PNC Play Space at the Woodruff Arts Center represents a milestone in PNC's longstanding commitment to early childhood education and equitable access to the arts. These priorities are…...
The 2 Gen Approach: How Philanthropy and State Government Can Invest Together in Georgia's Youngest Children and a Stronger Economy
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (216+ words) Families are the heartbeat of" Georgia, critical to the flourishing and economic health of our state. Despite their unique characteristics, I've come to believe there is one truth that resonates with all families: Parents cannot thrive if their children are…...
Child Care Is Infrastructure: Why Atlanta's Economic Future Depends on Early Learning
5+ mon, 10+ hour ago (278+ words) By Danita V. Knight, President & CEO, YWCA Greater Atlanta When we talk about infrastructure in Atlanta, we usually think about roads, transit, and utilities " the systems that keep our economy moving. Rarely do we talk about childcare. But the reality is…...
A night that finally saw them: Inside Father Figures, a celebration of men who matter
7+ mon, 2+ hour ago (499+ words) Father Works, The Gathering Spot, and the Ain't No Manual Podcast brought Atlanta something long overdue on Nov. 20, a space where fathers and father figures could receive the recognition they deserve. Father Figures: A Celebration of Men Who Matter, gathered…...