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Though 9 million kids across the U.S. get their health insurance through CHIP, Congress let the program expire Sept. 30.
Since then, states have been burning through the cash that remains in their CHIP accounts, and parents, doctors and state officials are wondering whether Congress will save what has traditionally been a popular program with strong bipartisan support.
Keeping kids insured doesn't cost much, he says, and it sure pays off.
"'The short-term funding agreement to fund the government until Dec. 22 only includes a patchwork measure to provide funding to a handful of states,' the American Academy of Pediatrics said in a statement."
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/stopgap-spending-plan-leaves-out-chip-kids-health-plan-n827826
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with KMOM, this is a free event that provides basic dental services for adults and children. There are no eligibility requirements. Families do not have to show documentation or proof of income.
What if we raised a dollar for each one of the nearly 9,000 Kansas children in Head Start and Early Head Start this #GivingTuesday? Find out more about the Dollar-Per-Child campaign here. https://www.ksheadstart.org/new-page-2/
Support KHSA when you shop on Cyber Monday. Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/48-1195593 and Amazon donates to Kansas Head Start Association.
Some families avoid speaking their native language at home for fear of confusing their children by presenting two languages at once. Actually, learning to be bilingual actually improves children’s concentration – and that enhanced focus offers lifelong advantages. To learn more, visit https://childandfamilyblog.com/bilingual-children-focus/
Early math ability is one of the best predictors of children’s later success in school. This compilation of articles written by researchers and program developers was designed to provide families with guidance, inspiration, and motivation to support their young children’s mathematical development effectively.
https://globalfrp.org/content/download/83/561/file/Early%20Math%20FINE.pdf
“You get more consistency when you’re looking at head start. There are performance standards set by the federal government so there are minimums around quality, minimums around the types of services being provided, including services for parents.”
Making sure parents are involved may be the key as to why Head Start programs keep families together. Klein’s study didn’t answer why 93% of kids involved with Head Start didn’t end up in a foster home, but Head Start programs are known for making sure parents are involved.
Since 1965, Head Start programs have helped kids 5 and under living in poverty get exactly what the name implies according to CACS Head Start program director Mary Farrand, but says is doesn’t work without getting parents to be a part of the process.
Read more here: http://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2017/head-start-may-protect-against-foster-care-placement/
