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PennLive opinion: Every family deserves a strong start: Let’s normalize asking for help

In an opinion piece published by PennLive, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) Hershey Center Director Kelly Williams-Firestone discusses how early childhood educators can help families overcome stigma around seeking support and accessing available resources.

Williams-Firestone shares how trust, strong relationships, and community partnerships play a critical role in helping families feel comfortable asking for help. By fostering supportive environments and prioritizing consistent follow-through, educators and organizations can better connect families to the services that help children and caregivers thrive.

Read the full piece here.

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