Needs Assessment Survey WINNERS

Thank you so much to everyone who completed the Needs Assessment Survey we sent out a few weeks ago.  This information is very helpful in guiding how we proceed with our programming to best support JPP Families!  As promised, we have drawn, at random, 2 winners from the names we received on the survey results. And the 2 winners are...

Audrey S.
April B.

Move your Body to Ease your Mind

Click on the link below to read this short article from Kaiser about how 4 easy ways to workout for better mental heath!  According to the article, "Regular workouts can help improve your mood, sharpen your mind, and help you feel healthier and happier overall."

https://thrive.kaiserpermanente.org/thrive-together/stay-active/4-workouts-for-mental-health?wt.tsrc=email_pih&cat=l

Take 30 seconds to contact your Senators in support of Head Start funding

Have you contacted your Senators yet? Policymakers have reached a stalemate over COVID-19 relief funding, but new costs are piling up for Head Start programs. Join us in telling Congress that Head Start needs them to act now!

Even the most conservative estimates indicate that Head Start’s supplies and staffing costs specific to COVID-19 amount to $1.7 billion, but as it stands, Congress’ next and final COVID-19 response package includes no funding for Head Start. 

Set Yourself Up for School Year Success

"With so many unknowns related to the new school year, one thing you can have a little more control over is your child’s at-home study spot. A distraction-free homework space and a set school week routine are important whether your child is going into the classroom or learning from home. While different organizational strategies work for different families, here are a few universal ways you can keep your child (and yourself!) on track this school year."  Click the link below to read this great article from Colorado Parent Magazine!

https://www.coloradoparent.com/set-yourself-up-for-school-year-success/

College Students: Are You Getting Your Education Tax Credits?

"The cost of getting through college can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are tax credits you can claim to offset those climbing expenses."  If you are a student, or are claiming a student in your household, click on the link below from Tax Slayer about what tax deductions you can claim and how often.  You could be keeping significant moola in your wallet!  Click on the link below.  

https://www.taxslayer.com/blog/education-tax-credits-college-students/?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EB%202020-05-29%202020%20Newsletters&c3ch=Email&c3nid=EB%202020-05-29%202020%20Newsletters&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTWpnd01UZGhNVEUzTXpRMSIsInQiOiJHV2NLcHFGbDNGd3FSejYrMlFBWVc4RWprb1dkMWpPMGJyOUlOXC8rR3VNSGMrSFBPVlRoMm9ISklDSzM3UVZZNklwZkNNNmNGenl5TGFDR0dqbGtpZlVMOUszd1NCXC8yTlU0NElndndzMytxUEt4cjBcL2p0TWNBZ2Roa3NwTTQ2cCJ9