We are incorporating a new feature in the newsletter called Statewide News. This feature will include information you may use for your own newsletters. Some information may be time-specific, and other blurbs you may use throughout the year. Each blurb will be audience specific and related to a statewide resource, highlight or topic. We welcome ideas from you and your agency! This month we will focus on the Family Resource Navigator.
Family: Little learners thrive when they are healthy, happy and supported -— whether that's making certain they have access to high-quality early care and learning programs, healthy breakfast options or a library card to stock up on bedtime stories. As your child’s first and best teacher, you are so important to their success. One additional way you can help improve your child’s well-being is by focusing on your own — whether that’s through building your career, improving your health or learning new tips for parenting young children. We are proud to serve as navigators for families like yours – expertly assist you in finding high-quality child care and connecting you with additional opportunities to meet your needs. Let us help you with your family’s everyday needs so you can focus on giving your child the best possible start to early care and education. Call us today at [agency number] or browse our resource bank.
Provider: As a child care provider in Indiana, you have a lot to navigate to ensure children in your care are thriving and families feel supported. The CCRR Network launched the Family Resource Navigator as a way for families to connect to resources with ease. The Family Resource Navigator is an online resource bank where families can search for free and reduced-cost support in their area. Families can choose to connect directly with organizations or research early care and education-related topics. We are here to help too! If a family prefers to connect over the phone, they can call us at [agency phone number]. We encourage you to check out this online tool and share this resource with your families.
Community: Families thrive when they are healthy, happy and supported. When families face barriers to meeting their basic needs – financial, health or social – they need to find help fast. Across Indiana, families are seeking resources through Brighter Futures Indiana’s Family Resource Navigator, a social network platform that connects them directly to organizations offering the services they need. The CCRR Network helps families identify resources that help them tackle challenges like housing instability, food insecurity or unreliable transportation. Community organizations across the state are joining our Family Resource Navigator to ensure families find the additional support they need. Scan the QR code to learn more, or reach out to a community engagement specialist at [agency name].
