Happy November!
There is so much happening in our vibrant Early Childhood Community!
Catch the latest RTG newsletter in English or Español packed with news, events, and opportunities you won’t want to miss!
Together, we’re growing a strong early care and learning community for all!
Thank you for all you do for young children, families, each other and our community!
Read MoreSouth Bend Quality Improvement 2025 (SBQI) Grant Now Open!
Grant Application + Resources Below:
SBQI GRANT APPLICATION (English & Spanish, due 11/3/2025 by 5pm)
Intent to Apply Survey Link due by 10/15/2025 (optional)
¡Subvención SBQI 2025 Ya Abierta!
Enlaces a la solicitud y recursos disponibles abajo:
SBQI GRANT APPLICATION (English & Spanish, fecha límite 11/3/2025 by 5pm)
Enlace a la grabación de la sesión informativa (recording 9/29/2025)
Presentación de la sesión informativa (Info Slidedeck)
Guía de 5 Pasos para Postular (5 Steps to Apply Guide)
Cronograma (Timeline)
Preguntas frecuentes – Subvención de Mejora de la Calidad de South Bend 2025 (FAQs)
Enlace a la Encuesta de Intención de Postular (Intent to Apply Survey, Optional)
3 Approved Vendors:
1. Kaplan Early Learning Company | Early Childhood Education
2. Lakeshore® Learning | Quality Educational Materials
Questions: Terri Kosik, tkosik@saintmarys.edu or 574-298-3353 (text or call)
Read MoreEarly Childhood "In-Person" Conference 2025
Saint Mary’s College – South Bend, IN 46556
Saturday, October 25, 2025 l 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
English & Spanish Conferences – Happening Simultaneously!
2 Inspiring Keynote Presenters – 1 in English & 1 in Spanish
25 Workshops: Infants & Toddlers, DAP Curriculum, Learning Environments, SEL/MH, Music, Health & Nutrition, and more!
3-Hour Training Certificate Provided l Grab & Go Breakfast Included
Registration: $20 l Student Rate: $15
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with early childhood professionals!
Read MoreRTG October 2025 RTG Newsletter
We’re excited to share the October 2025 Ready to Grow St. Joe Newsletter with updates including the October 9, 2025 Community Meeting Agenda with state and local leaders engaging in a timely conversation about Indiana’s Changing Landscape: Child Care Vouchers, Family Services & Program Impact.
Read the newsletter in English or Español
Together, we’re strengthening our early care and learning community!
Read More🎉 Exciting News from Ready to Grow St. Joe! 🎉
We are thrilled to share that Ready to Grow St. Joe has received generous, multi-year grants from the Valinhos Foundation and Asante Foundation to launch a transformational, evidence-based, relationship-centered Social Emotional Learning (SEL) initiative in partnership with Conscious Discipline and the Early Childhood Development Center at Saint Mary’s and Notre Dame.
The initiative—Nurturing Resilience and Building Brains with Conscious Discipline—will support 31 early care and learning programs in St. Joseph County, Indiana, in both English and Spanish during Year 1 (2025–2026). In Year 2 (2026–2027), it will expand to reach 30 additional programs (15 English and 15 Spanish) - all at no cost to providers.
More info here -
Read MoreDid you know? MHAM works hard to provide free counseling for the Michiana community with their Pro Bono Counseling Project: https://buff.ly/3t5uKmQ
Short term therapy is a great service for individual, couples and families with acute problems. Once your application is received, it will be reviewed to make sure you're a good candidate for this project.
We're here to help you take the next steps.
mhamichiana.org | 574-393-8809, ext. 3
Pro Bono Counseling Project Application: here.
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