"To me, the most crucial responsibility of any community is the protection, education, and mentoring of its children. As adults, guardians, and parents, we must offer as many opportunities as possible to ensure the success and development of our children. If we can do this, we will all have met our most fundamental obligation to ourselves, our families, and our communities."

-Judy Hoyer

Wednesday afternoons just became more fun! We know that everyone is busy. Trying to navigate schedules of all your family members can be challenging. We want to make it a little easier by offering a Wednesday afternoon weekly playgroup designed to begin at 1:30 and end at 3:30, just in time for busy caregivers to get in the car rider line for older siblings! Call to Register or use the QR code. The form can be accessed at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wkTtVQ49y8-1lQsjOppwNmhjPE0MZhB45fVCmfNyNhY/edit

Join us at the Federalsburg Judy Center on October 15 for Bedtime Routines and/or Potty Training. Bedtime Routines will be offered from 1-2 p.m. and again from 5-6 p.m. Potty Training will be offered from 2-3 p.m. and from 4-5 p.m. Are you interested in both? Notice how the times allow for you to complete one and stay for the other ;) Child Care will be provided for a small number of children so register early! Use the QR code or access the registration form at https://forms.gle/fQtmTLdaDxk88RJd7

As adults and especially as a parent or caregiver we often feel like we need to have all the answers. We feel like the weight of the world is on our shoulders, especially when it comes to the children we are responsible for. Would you like to connect with other parents? Would you like to learn about your child's development and learning? Are you interested in learning more about positive discipline and strategies to address those challenging moments? We may have just the opportunity for you! Complete this Google form survey and then keep an eye on your inbox for Parent Education opportunities. The form can be accessed at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18blijN7tbzAAQpvvE2vbpAV8s7atM8iLJu-jwWGcy5o/edit

If you can not access the online version, a pdf version will be provided as well. If you print it, fill it out and return it to your child's teacher, we would appreciate it.

Welcome to the Federalsburg Judy Center! This is a new survey so we can get to know you. The form can be accessed at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SRvw5HSgycMFYBenAKSEjHXtyEOTU-bCsEKIv_yGB8M/edit

If you can not access the online version, a pdf version will be provided as well. If you print it, fill it out and return it to your child's teacher, we would appreciate it.

Have you visited the new Caroline Better Together website? Based on three years of collective impact work throughout the county, it serves as a one stop shop for resources and community events. It is for the community and fueled by the community, so if you notice a error, please click the button at the top and let someone know. Are you part of a community organization and you want your event highlighted, click the button at the top at let someone know! We truly are Better to Together! Click on the picture to visit the website! https://carolinebettertogether.org/

More info and flyers to come but mark your calendars for a JZ Field Trip November 1, Madness on the Marshyhope Community Event on November 2, Arts for Learning "I've gotta a feeling" on November 8, and Fall Produce Bag deliveries on November 25. Registration forms will be emailed!

Just a reminder to make sure your students are enrolled in school-based health which includes dental, medical, and behavioral health services for Caroline students. More information at choptankhealth.org/schoolbased

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Judy Center programming is developed with funds from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood