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Week of the Young Child Highlights Needs of Young Children in Richmond County Children's Opportunities--Our Responsibilities Please join other early childhood professionals, educators and advocates statewide in honoring The Week of the Young Child, April 3-9, 2005, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Today we know more than ever before about the importance of children’s earliest years in shaping their learning and development. Yet, never before have the needs of young children and their families been more pressing. The purpose of the Week of the Young Child is to focus public awareness on these needs of young children and their families and to recognize that children’s opportunities are our responsibilities. The Week of the Young Child highlights the importance of families, early childhood professionals, and communities working together to support every child's healthy development and early learning. Quality early childhood education is one of the best investments Richmond County can make for our children's future. Research shows that children attending high quality programs are more likely to develop the language, pre-mathematics and social skills they need to succeed in school. Child Care Avenues and Richmond Community College are sponsoring Children’s Fun Day 2005 on Saturday, April 9th at Richmond Community College from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in celebration of the Week of the Young Child. Everyone is invited to attend this event. Children will have the opportunity to participate in making crafts, playing educational games, and much more, while parents receive free information on child development and how to find high quality childcare. Throughout the work week, April 4-8, board members and employees of Richmond County Partnership for Children will visit local child care facilities to read stories and give treats to the children. These local celebrations of the Week of the Young Child are designed to build broader support for early childhood programs that nurture young children's early learning and growth as well as raise the public’s awareness of the distressing statistics regarding child abuse and neglect. Children's opportunities are our responsibilities. If we value our children, our families, our schools, and our community, we must make accessible, affordable, high-quality early childhood education a priority and continue to educate the community on the importance of raising children in a safe, nurturing environment. If you have any questions regarding any of these events please call 997-2273.
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