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	WELCOME Supporting Families Together Association’s (SFTA) Mission is to build systems and support quality care, resources and education to enrich the lives of children. We envision an environment where all children have the opportunity to reach their highest potential and where all adults understand their role and responsibilities to children. Our Purpose is to develop and support an effective network of family support systems and early care and education systems which brings quality, strength-based services to all Wisconsin communities. Whether you're a parent, a caregiver, an employer, a policymaker, or an engaged citizen, there's something you can do for Wisconsin’s children and families. Your involvement matters!
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		YoungStar, the five-star quality rating and improvement system for child care in Wisconsin, passed the Joint Finance Committee on June 23, 2010. For more information, click here.

SFTA MEMBERS Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies Quarter 1 Highlights: January, February, March 2010
Supplied:	2,780 Referrals to Families
Offered:	361 Trainings to Child Care Providers
Attended:	566 Community Meetings
Provided Technical Assistance to:	5,143 Families 21,927 Prospective Child Care Providers 39,772 Existing Child Care Providers

DID YOU KNOW?

SFTA designs customized training and consultation events to improve the quality of
Early Care and Education programs and meet your specific professional development needs.
Topics include areas of special interest for Teachers and Directors.
Contact Barb Evenson or click here.

Supporting Families Together Association
Releases Wisconsin Expulsion Study

In the US, pre-school children are 3 times more likely to be expelled than all children in the k-12 system. (Gilliam 2005) Wisconsin is not immune to this expulsion epidemic. In a recent study published by Supporting Families Together Association, in partnership with the Children’s Trust Fund, and The Registry, 68% of providers surveyed, reported that they have asked a family to leave their program, at some point in their career. To read the full report, click here.

SFTA is a memeber of the

National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA)

Military Partnerships
NACCRRA and the United States Military Services
Supporting Our Nation’s Military Families and Strengthening Child Care

NACCRRA is working with the U.S. Military Services to help those who serve in the military find and afford child care that suits their unique needs. Through several innovative civilian/military efforts between the Services, NACCRRA and Child Care Resource and Referral agencies (CCR&Rs) are building the quality and capacity of child care throughout the country

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