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Final Week to Apply for a Child Care Expansion Grant
Have you been waiting to apply, or have an application in progress? Remember that the deadline to apply for the Child Care Expansion Grant program is this Friday, May 12 at 11:59 p.m. ET!
The Child Care Expansion Grant program is a competitive, state-funded grant initiative to support providers in growing or repositioning their capacity. The goal is to increase the supply of available child care for children and families who face the most hurdles in accessing care, including those in the infant and toddler age group, where significant access gaps exist.
It is critically important to review all of the Child Care Expansion Grant information, including the FAQs and Allowable Expense Guide before applying for the grant. Scroll to the bottom of the Child Care Expansion Grant webpage to find all grant FAQs.
For support, please reference the Application Guide for a step-by-step walkthrough of the application by funding track. Submissions are final and applications cannot be reopened for editing.
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Register to Join SPARK Learning Lab
for Upcoming Trainings!
Register now to join SPARK Learning Lab for upcoming training opportunities in May! Visit the SPARK Learning Lab training calendar for the full list of trainings.
Available online webinars and trainings:
- May 9 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Being an Early Childhood Professional Part 1
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May 10 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. — Live Resource: Nutrition & Health Programs for Centers
- May 11 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. — Town Square: Music & Movement
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May 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. — Using the CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early. This is a required prerequisite for ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE training
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May 17 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. — ASQ-SE Questionnaire Training. Participants will receive an ASQ®:SE-2 Starter Kit upon completion of this training
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May 17 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Learning Forum: School-Age Bullying Behaviors
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May 17 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. — El uso de Aprende las Señales, Actúa. A Tiempo del CDC provee recursos para aume
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May 18 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. — Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors
Available in-person trainings:
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May 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Lakeshore®: Setting up a High-Quality Environment — Center-based Programs. In-person in Lafayette, Indiana (meal provided)
- May 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Lakeshore®: Intentional Outdoor Play. In-person in Indianapolis, Indiana (meal provided)
See a full list of upcoming in-person trainings and live webinars, read training descriptions and find registration instructions by clicking the button below.
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Submit Your School-Age Child Care Grant Application Before May 19
Don't miss your chance to apply for a school-age child care grant. The School-Age Child Care Project provides grants to public school corporations and non-profit organizations serving school-age children. The grant aims to increase the availability and affordability of high-quality child care for Indiana families.
Public school corporations and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply if they offer care to children before or after school or when school is not in session, and if they care for children 5-14 years of age.
To apply, log in to I-LEAD and click "Launch the Grant Portal" to start the School-Age Child Care Grant application for your program. Keep in mind you must be designated as a program administrator in I-LEAD to complete an application. Grant applications are due by May 19.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Did you know that two in five adults in the United States report symptoms of depression or anxiety, but only a fraction of those individuals receive treatment?
We are raising awareness about mental health and offering support to those who need it through our ongoing Build, Learn, Grow: Building Wellness program. Explore some of the program resources below:
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Attend an Upcoming Child Care Advisory Board Meeting
Make your voice heard at an upcoming child care advisory board meeting. Meetings are held virtually by child care provider type.
Check out the upcoming schedule below and be sure to attend to share your thoughts and suggestions:
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Registered Ministry Advisory Board Meeting: Wednesday, May 17 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. | Register here
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Licensed Child Care Center Advisory Board Meeting: Thursday, May 18 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. | Register here
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Child Care Home Advisory Board Meeting: Tuesday, May 23 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. | Register here
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Don't Miss the Geminus Spring Provider Fair
Geminus' Child Care Resource and Referral Network is hosting a Spring Provider Fair on Saturday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT in Merrillville, Indiana.
This event brings together State and local partners in one place to support those who are opening or running a successful child care business.
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Upcoming Training Sessions with Nurse Nancy Ward
The upcoming 'Ask a Nurse' series offers a chance for providers to ask questions and get answers from a trusted source. Chief Nurse Consultant, Nancy M. Ward, BSN, RN-BC, CDDN will answer your questions in real time during these live sessions. Register for one of the upcoming webinars below:
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May 11 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Immunizations
- May 16 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Opioid Use and Mental Health
- June 7 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — SPARK Live Resource Ask a Nurse
- June 13 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Creepy Critters
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June 14 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Universal Precautions
Register through Indiana Learning Paths. Once logged in, search for the sessions using the date and a keyword. For example: "SPARK 5/4/2023" to search for the Nutrition and Health Program review.
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Mental Health Matters Every Day!
This month's Calm theme is Reducing Anxiety in the Workplace. Use your free Calm subscription to access a variety of mindfulness resources about anxiety, like this recording on Managing Anxiety on the Go.
Take a deeper dive into strategies and tips to help you acknowledge your feelings and practice strong time management. You can also join one of these upcoming trainings about mental health & wellness:
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