Welcome to the newest members of the United Way Childcare Team – Childcare Navigators.
Their role will focus on helping families navigate the childcare system – finding childcare, connecting them to financial resources, assisting with technology, connecting them with Early Childhood resources such as Early On, Early Head Start, Play & Learn groups, parent support groups, and also be an advocate/voice for all families while breaking down barriers for ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) families. They will also support Childcare providers by providing a resource to help their families so they can focus on the children.
Brandy Hannah - employed by Arbor Circle as Parent Education Support Coordinator - Is a certified trainer for Conscious Discipline, Strengthening Families Protective Factors, previously worked as a Foster Care Licensor, Great Start to Quality Family Engagement Consultant, and Great Start Parent Liaison.
Brandi Johnson – employed by Three Oaks Public School as a Great Start Readiness Program Associate Teacher – has worked for many years in Muskegon childcare in both licensed homes and centers. Skilled at communicating with families.
