Vroom Initiative
Vroom is inspired by extraordinary brain science and insights into how children learn. It translates the groundbreaking science into practical language and pairs it with accessible, actionable tips to encourage back and forth interaction between families and children. Whether it’s playtime, mealtime, bath time, or anytime in between, there are always ways to nurture our children’s growing minds. Vroom turns shared everyday moments into brain building moments.
CCAoA Vroom Partnership Project Purpose
The purpose of the Vroom Partnership is to assist Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies as they adopt and adapt the current brain science research, resources, and outreach strategies to enrich their family and community engagement services in their service community by reaching parents, families, professional educators and community partners.
CCAoA Vroom Partnership Project Priorities
- Build awareness of Vroom as a tool for promoting/supporting family and community engagement
- Build awareness of Vroom as a tool for parents
- Infuse Vroom into CCR&Rs across the nation
- Enhance professional development offered to child care program professionals
CCAoA Vroom Partnership Project Benefits for CCR&Rs
- Enhances CCR&R family and community outreach
- Easily integrates into existing CCR&R services and outreach
- Engages families and providers with empowering messages and easy-to-use brain building tips based on everyday moments with children
- Will receive technical assistance on adopting and launching a Vroom Project
- Will receive guidance and support from Vroom Mentors
- Invited to attend the CCAoA Vroom Ambassasdor Convening October 16-17, 2019 in Arlington, VA (expenses covered)
- A $2,000 stipend will be awarded to each selected CCR&R agency (10 CCR&R agencies will be selected)
