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Get help paying for Child Care Child care costs add up. Fortunately, families in Grey County may be eligible for a fee subsidy for children in licensed child care. Net Family Income Monthly Cost for Families* $20,000 $0.00 $30,000 $83 $40,000 $167 $50,000 $417 $60,000 $667 $70,000 $917 You may be eligible if: • You are a Grey County resident • You are are working, attending school or training • You have a referral from another agency • You are the child’s legal guardian • Your child is living with you • You have filed your taxes • You are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident *Monthly Costs are on a per-family basis and not per child. Families may have multiple children in licensed care. The above table is only an estimate. An income test will be completed upon application to confirm eligibility. Learn more and apply at www.Grey.ca/Childrens-Services PLAY • LEARN • GROW Find program calendars for EarlyON locations across Grey County at: Grey.ca/Childrens-Services
FROM THE PUBLISHER Hang in there, parents What a difference a few months can make. Normally, at this time of year, we’d be planning camping trips, pool parties and days at the beach. Instead, we’re dealing with the stress and anxiety that stems from the COVID-19 pandemic. This unprecedented situation has been extremely tough on both parents and kids. Many people have been laid off from work, and household finances are under incredible strain. Frontline workers put their lives on the line every day, and kids are forced to carry on their studies at home, with fewer opportunities to connect with friends. Frustrations can easily bubble to the surface to say the least. At Grey-Bruce Kids we’ve adapted to the crisis as best we can. Out of an abundance of caution, we’ve decided to pause print distribution and make our Summer 2020 issue available exclusively online. We’ve also pulled out all the stops to provide the same engaging content you’ve come to expect. In this issue of the magazine, our friends at Penetangore Wellness share some helpful tips about managing your mental wellness during COVID-19 (Page 4). Also, Ruth Montgomery provides some invigorating tips about reconnecting with your inner child — a great way to shake off stress and embrace the benefits of play (Page 14). We’ve also included a comprehensive list of homeschooling resources (Pages 18-21) to make educating your little ones go, hopefully, a little more smoothly. On a more serious note, Jon Farmer and Chelsea Donohue, from Violence Prevention Grey Bruce, provide a sobering look at human trafficking (Page 8), and it’s not just a big-city problem. As we navigate these incredibly difficult times, please be encouraged. We’re in this together, and all of us are stronger than we realize. If you need help, reach out to the social service agencies in our Resources section (Pages 30-33). Call a friend to talk through your frustrations, or write about them in a journal. This crisis won’t last forever, and we’ll be stronger than ever when we get to the other side. Amy Irwin, Publisher CONTENTS 4 Times like these 8 Human trafficking 14 Rediscover inner child 18 Learning from home 22 Natural beauty 28 Cool Kid 30 Resources SUMMER 2020 Publisher Amy Irwin amy@greybrucekids.com Editor Ben Forrest ben.r.forrest@gmail.com Advertising inquiries amy@greybrucekids.com Grey-Bruce Kids welcomes your feedback. EMAIL amy@greybrucekids.com PHONE 519-524-0101 MAIL P.O. Box 287, Ripley, ON N0G 2R0 WEB www.greybrucekids.com Grey-Bruce Kids is distributed for free in Grey and Bruce counties, and is published each March, June, September and December. Distribution of this publication does not constitute endorsement of information, products or services by Grey-Bruce Kids, its writers or advertisers. Viewpoints of contributors and advertisers are not necessarily those of the Publisher. Grey-Bruce Kids reserves the right to edit, reject or comment on all material and advertising contributed. No portion of Grey-Bruce Kids may be reproduced without the written permission of the Publisher.
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