20 episodes
WGVU By Leaps & Bounds Unknown
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- Kids & Family
Investments in high-quality early childhood care, education, and support programs do more than help children – they also strengthen our workforce and economy. How are communities in West and Southwest Michigan approaching prevention and early intervention in these systems of care? How do the programs benefit children, families, care and education providers, businesses, and taxpayers? Where are the gaps, and how do we fill them? Come along as we take a closer look.
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By Leaps & Bounds: Early Childhood Career Pathway
Our guests are Erica Willard, Executive Director for the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children, and Dick Bulkowski, Executive Director, of Steepletown Neighborhood Services.
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By Leaps & Bounds: PreK for All
Our guests are Anne Kuhnen, Kids Count Director, Michigan League for Public Policy, and Tami Mannes, Organizational Lead for Western Early Childhood Support Network and Director of District Improvement & Early Childhood, Ottawa Area ISD.
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By Leaps & Bounds: Back to School Support for Young Children
We talk with Karissa Monzo, Family Support Navigator, and Blakelee Dunkelberg, Public Relations Specialist, from Family Futures
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By Leaps & Bounds: Barriers to Navigating Early Childhood
Our guest is Jenn Harrod, Client Services Manager, Health Net of West Michigan
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By Leaps & Bounds: Children of Incarcerated Parents
Joel Van Kuiken, Cole Williams, and Dowan Mansfield from the Delta Project are here to discuss evidenced-based curriculum developed by Cole Williams called Son to a Father.
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By Leaps & Bounds: Foster Care
Crystal Houston, Executive Director with the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation, joins us to discuss preventative programs that aim to keep families together and keep children from entering the foster care system.
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