
WGVU By Leaps & Bounds
Investments in high-quality early childhood care, education, and support programs do more than help children – they also strengthen our workforce and economy. How are communities in West and Southwest Michigan approaching prevention and early intervention in these systems of care? How do the programs benefit children, families, care and education providers, businesses, and taxpayers? Where are the gaps, and how do we fill them? Come along as we take a closer look.
Latest Episodes
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Our guest is Jenn Harrod, Client Services Manager, Health Net of West Michigan
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Joel Van Kuiken, Cole Williams, and Dowan Mansfield from the Delta Project are here to discuss evidenced-based curriculum developed by Cole Williams called Son to a Father.
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Crystal Houston, Executive Director with the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation, joins us to discuss preventative programs that aim to keep families together and keep children from entering the foster care system.
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We’re joined by Jayme Vosovic, Community Engagement Specialist for the Michigan League for Public Policy.
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As we continue looking at why Normal Was Never Enough, we examine pathways to building a more equitable child care system. Our guest today on By Leaps & Bounds is Chana Edmond-Verley, CEO, Vibrant Futures and Vice-Chair, Great Start Collaborative of Kent County.
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Kate O’Keefe, Director of Development and Community Engagement, Family Promise, joins us
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Annemarie Valdez, President of First Steps Kent, is our guest
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As we continue looking at why Normal Was Never Enough, we examine pathways to building a more equitable child care system.
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Dr. Juan Olivarez joins us for our By Leaps & Bounds segment