WGVU By Leaps and Bounds
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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..
WGVU By Leaps and Bounds
2w ago
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 ..read more
WGVU By Leaps and Bounds
1y ago
Our guest is Jenn Harrod, Client Services Manager, Health Net of West Michigan ..read more
WGVU By Leaps and Bounds
2y ago
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 ..read more
WGVU By Leaps and Bounds
2y ago
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 ..read more
WGVU By Leaps and Bounds
2y ago
We’re joined by Jayme Vosovic, Community Engagement Specialist for the Michigan League for Public Policy ..read more
WGVU By Leaps and Bounds
2y ago
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 Chana Edmond-Verley, CEO, Vibrant Futures and Vice-Chair, Great Start Collaborative of Kent County ..read more
WGVU By Leaps and Bounds
2y ago
Kate O’Keefe, Director of Development and Community Engagement, Family Promise, joins us ..read more
WGVU By Leaps and Bounds
2y ago
Annemarie Valdez, President of First Steps Kent, is our guest ..read more
WGVU By Leaps and Bounds
2y ago
Marissa Brown from the Kent County Health Department is our guest ..read more
WGVU By Leaps and Bounds
2y ago
As we continue looking at why Normal Was Never Enough, we examine pathways to building a more equitable child care system ..read more