As kids climbed high on a rock wall, their parents below found ways to keep them healthy and growing.Saturday's Connecting with Families event at Ann J. Kellogg Elementary School in Battle Creek brought together child and family service organizations and entertaining activities, such as a rock wall for climbing and live music from a children's entertainer.
The event was also the kickoff for the Early Childhood Connections project, part of the "whole child" initiative launched by the Educator's Task Force to address the overall well-being of area children and families.Organizations and information at the event included Community Action, Family and Children Services, the Coordinating Council, Kellogg Community College's Early Childhood Development class' literacy room, child car seat information from the Battle Creek Police Department and fire safety information from the Battle Creek Fire Department.
www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20110501/NEWS01/105010317/1002/news01/Families-make-connections
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