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For more information, please contact Early Learning Initiatives Director Kati Colvin at 812-231-8902, or by email [email protected].
Child Care Providers and Early Learning Professionals
Join the Wabash Valley Child Care Network (Schedule)
Professional Development training( schedule)
Provider Forms and Resources
Provider Surveys
Families
How to apply for financial assistance
Resources and Education
Milestones of children
Kindergarten Readiness
Program Overview
CASY’s Early Learning Initiatives program supports the Wabash Valley by strengthening the early childhood workforce through high-quality professional development and aligned learning systems that promote career growth and retention. The program expands equitable access to quality early care and education for families while convening community partners, business leaders, and policymakers to advocate for and advance solutions that meet local early childhood needs.
CASY’s Early Learning Initiatives program is designed to strengthen the early childhood ecosystem across the Wabash Valley by supporting providers, families, and community stakeholders through coordinated services, resources, and partnerships.
Actions — How?
CASY connects individuals and organizations to tools, resources, and opportunities that improve early care and education outcomes across the Wabash Valley, supporting Clay, Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo Counties.
Provider Supports
Early care and education professionals can access high-quality professional development, training opportunities, and resources that support skill-building, licensing, and continuous quality improvement. These efforts are designed to strengthen the workforce, increase retention, and promote long-term career pathways in early childhood.
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Family Supports
Families are supported through access to tools that help them find high-quality child care, understand early childhood development, and navigate financial assistance opportunities. CASY prioritizes equitable access so all children have a strong start and enter school ready to succeed.
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Community, Coalition, Business, and Economic Supports
CASY works collaboratively with businesses, policymakers, and community partners to strengthen the local early childhood system. Through shared data, advocacy, and coalition-building, the program advances solutions that support working families and contribute to a stronger regional economy.
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