VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
DECAL offers up to $75K in grant funds…
Release: DECAL Announces Grant Opportunities for Georgia Communities Funding will allow organizations to pilot and implement family-focused programs that promote economic security, support trauma-responsive care, and respond to local needs ATLANTA, Ga., (February 1, 2021)…
GA plans to give $1,000 bonuses to Pre-K,…
Release: Kemp & DECAL Unveil Pre-K, Assistant & Child Care Teachers Supplemental Pay Program Program Recognizes Dedication & Hard Work During COVID-19 Pandemic ATLANTA, Ga., (January 27, 2021) – Governor Brian P. Kemp and Georgia…
CDC comments on measures taken by Head Start…
Release: CDC Report Highlights Success of Georgia Head Start Programs in Mitigating Spread of COVID-19 Georgia’s Head Start Collaboration Office Kept Programs Connected with Critical DECAL Services Atlanta, GA (December 17, 2020) – The Centers…
DECAL’s CACFP reimburses care centers for providing meals
Release: Georgia’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) available forEligible and Approved Facilities Program reimburses approved facilities for providing nutritious meals and snacks served to children and adults in care. Child Care, Adult Care,…
Pre-K Teachers of the Year named by DECAL
Release: ATLANTA, Ga., (October 2, 2020) – The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) has named its Georgia’s Pre-K Teachers of the Year for the 2020-2021 School Year and just in time for…
Georgia Celebrates 10th annual Pre-K Week
Release: ATLANTA–Georgia’s Pre-K Week is turning ten! And we are celebrating this milestone anniversary! For the past 28 years, Georgia’s nationally-recognized Pre-K Program has provided quality early education to the state’s youngest learners. Launched in…
DECAL builds new website to help track a…
Release: ATLANTA, Ga., (September 9, 2020) – The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is excited to announce the launch of a new Developmental Milestones website, http://development.decal.ga.gov. This website provides information and resources…
DECAL pays daytime care of virtual learners
Release: DECAL to Offer Financial Assistance to School Age Students Whose Schools Have Opted for Virtual Learning Funding Helps Working Families Find Secure and Safe Option for Their Children ATLANTA, Ga., (August 31, 2020) –…