1. Did you know September is Preparedness Month? Disasters can happen at any time and are particularly devastating to low-income communities and people of color. Let's help raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. Make sure to view the Emergency Preparedness Manual for Early Childhood Programs to ensure your programs is prepared. ECLKC
   
   
2. COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding, data suggests the benefits of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine outweigh any known or potential risks of vaccination during pregnancy, CDC, updated August 11, 2021
   
   
3. Setting the Stage for Learning: Intentional Environments Tuesday, September 28 @ 7:00 p.m ET. This training will offer teachers different ways to enhance their indoor and outdoor learning environments in an intentional way to encourage and support children. Compliments from our friends at Learning Beyond Paper.

Please visit our COVID-19 Resource page, which is updated regularly, and the FHSA events list for more information. If there is something else you need guidance on, let us know - we will continue to work with state agencies and partners to answer your questions. 

Sincerely, 

Wanda Minick 
Executive Director 
FHSA