Early Child Care and Education

CACFP – Food Access and Nutrition for our Youngest Children

Through working closely with child care providers in Virginia, ChildSavers has listened and learned that child care deserts are not the only deserts effecting our communities’ youngest children and their families—food deserts and lack of access to nutritious food continues to impact under-resourced communities. The Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) is a federal …

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How to Create a Safe Learning Environment for Children

Welcoming children to a safe environment is critical to their early development. As an early childhood educator, you have the greatest commitment of shaping young minds. Part of that commitment is making sure your children are safe and secure so they can focus on learning and having fun! Feeling safe is not only essential to …

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Nate Love and Light Foundation: A Partnership with ChildSavers

In December 2021, we received a heartfelt volunteer request from Brandi Evans, co-founder of the Nate Evans Love and Light Foundation. Little did we know, one message from Brandi would quickly blossom into a long-lasting partnership. We were so moved to learn that the foundation Brandi created was in memory of her son, Nate Evans. …

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Representation Matters

Representation Matters

By Dominique Harris, BS, QMHP-C (Qualified Mental Health Professional), Trauma & Resiliency Specialist at ChildSavers. Representation matters when it comes to early childhood experiences. Relatable and culturally diverse environments are critical in early development for young children. Jump to: Here are some strategies to help represent all children in your classroom and provide positive experiences …

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How to help children of all anger manage their anger

How to Help Children Manage Anger: The Ultimate Guide (All Ages)

There’s a quote by an unknown author that says, “Children are not giving you a hard time. They are having a hard time.” Anger is a complex emotion for everyone, especially children and teens in varying stages of brain development. In this post, we’ll explore ways to help children of all ages manage their anger …

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