Monthly Archives: March 2014

“It’s a collaboration”: A dedicated family child care provider partners with a parent and professionals to give Kylie the care she needs

In December of 2011, Patricia became a foster mom to a baby girl named Kylie. “When she came to me, she was four months old,” says Patricia, “so light she was like paper.” Now two years old, Kylie is at a … Continue reading

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Early Childhood Advocacy Day draws hundreds to the Capitol

Last Wednesday, All Our Kin joined an enthusiastic group of parents, children, advocates, educators, and legislators at Connecticut’s Early Childhood Advocacy Day. We were glad to see so many people gathered together to share a vision for policies and programs … Continue reading

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All Our Kin’s co-founders to be honored by the ACES Education Foundation

We’re thrilled to announce that All Our Kin’s co-founders and directors, Janna Wagner and Jessica Sager, will be honored this month by the ACES Education Foundation for their leadership of All Our Kin. The ACES Education Foundation is a charitable … Continue reading

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Harvard Center on the Developing Child Features All Our Kin on “Frontiers of Innovation” Website

We’re very excited to announce that the Harvard Center on the Developing Child has highlighted All Our Kin in its “Innovation in Action” series. All Our Kin is a member of the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Frontiers of Innovation … Continue reading

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Fairfield County Giving Day: A day to celebrate All Our Kin’s impact on Bridgeport and Norwalk

In 2012, All Our Kin brought our proven model for improving the quality and accessibility of child care options to Bridgeport, Norwalk, and surrounding towns. Today, on Fairfield County Giving Day, we hope you’ll take a few moments to join … Continue reading

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