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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

We focus our work in three key areas, because nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors are fundamental to strengthening communities.

HealthLine

Health Services

Health educators are available to answer your questions on health and safety in child care. Call the HealthLine at 1-800-908-8883 for questions about communicable diseases, nutrition, health and safety regulations, and best practices for health and safety in child care.

We offer free workshops on health and safety for child care providers.

Other health services include:


Health and Safety Assessment
Keep kids healthy and safe with this free service!

Hearing Screenings
Health educators offer hearing screenings for children ages 2-1/2 to 5 years who attend a child care program in the east and central regions.

Sample Health Policies for Child Care
Sample health policies can be used by child care providers as a guide.

MINI GRANT FOR CHILD CARE CLASSROOMS

Are you a licensed child care provider that cares for children between the ages 2-5?

Our HealthLine program is looking for child care programs who are interested in promoting healthy food and physical activity policies in their classroom.

Apply now and receive:

  • $100 for your classroom
  • SPARK Early Childhood physical activity manual ($100 value)
  • Sesame Street Healthy Habits for Life curriculum/book/DVD package
There is a limited number of spaces available for this mini grant opportunity.

Here is a list of FAQ's.

Here is the mini grant application.