By Leaps & Bounds: Early Care and Education
As we continue looking at why Normal Was Never Enough, we examine pathways to building a more equitable child care system. Our guest today on By Leaps & Bounds is…
For too many Kent County children, “Normal was Never Enough”
First Steps Kent, KConnect and Well Design are collaborating in a new campaign, “Normal was Never Enough.” The campaign brings attention to childhood disparities in Kent County, what is being done to eliminate them…
By Leaps & Bounds: Early Care and Education #2
As we continue looking at why Normal Was Never Enough, we examine pathways to building a more equitable child care system. Our guest today on By Leaps & Bounds is…
Strong Fathers – Strong Beginnings Manhood Monday
Salvador Lopez, President of KConnect went on Strong Fathers - Strong Beginnings Manhood Monday to spread awareness about the campaign. (at about 25 minutes) https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1377516456000538
By Leaps & Bounds: Advocacy for Normal Was Never Enough
We’re joined by Jayme Vosovic, Community Engagement Specialist for the Michigan League for Public Policy. In our Normal Was Never Enough series focusing on ‘getting back to normal’ after COVID,…
Shelley Irwin on WGVU – By Leaps & Bounds: Birth Equity
Marissa Brown from the Kent County Health Department is the featured guest. Here’s what we know: In Kent County, Black and Latinx infants are more likely than White infants to…
Shelley Irwin on WGVU – By Leaps & Bounds: Child Care
Child care supports parents in entering the workforce and helps to fuel our economy. For years, lack of quality, affordable child care for families, and low pay for early educators…
Shelley Irwin on WGVU – By Leaps & Bounds: Normal Was Never Enough
We’re all longing to get back to normal. But normal for whom? What has normal looked like for young BIPOC children? Discrimination, disproportionate poverty and unemployment, lack of investment, and…
Shelley Irwin on WGVU – By Leaps & Bounds: Family Wealth & Income
The Grand Rapids area has become a highly desirable destination for many people due to its economic opportunities and quality of life. However, the opportunities – and the prosperity they…