NJ Parent Virtual Town Hall: Child Care And The Pandemic

Posted on July 15, 2020

This webinar was co-hosted by Advocates for Children of New Jersey and Melinated Moms to highlight the issues that parents, especially those of color, are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic. The panelists discuss new child care center guidelines, parents going back to work outside of the home, children’s mental health, and their own pandemic parenting anecdotes. The Q&A session addresses questions from viewers and is followed by a brief Find Your Roar training and an important call to action! 

Speakers

Moderator: 

Jaye Wilson- Founder/CEO of Melinated Moms, Community Health Nurse, Mental Health Advocate, Mom of 2

Panelists: 

  • Jackie Boyett- Mom of 2, Central Intake Specialist at Central Jersey Family Health Consortium, Founder of Modern Melanin Mom
  • Vanessa De Jesus, MA, LAC, NCC- Licensed Counselor, Founder of Amiga Moms, Free to Be Mindful, LLC
  • Winifred Smith-Jenkins- Childcare Provider and Director of Zadie’s Nurturing Den, Zadie’s of the Oranges and Zadie’s Early Childhood Center, Mother of 5
  • Sharon Addison, RN- Registered Nurse, Speaker, Transformation Coach, Author

Important Links

Survey for child care providers: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LKNYPHP?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=2a18611f-a522-4096-85cd-c814aa5b14e2

www.thinkbabies.org

www.melinatedmoms.com

www.freetobemindful.com

www.childcarenj.gov

www.nj.gov

www.childcareaware.org

www.metroymcas.org/emergencychildcare