The Power of Real Stories
By: Nichole Odijk DeMario / Owner / Editor-in-Chief Woman to Woman, NWI & Mom to Mom, NWI Magazines
Early Learning Advisory Committee Visits Porter County
By: Hadassah Moore | Project Coordinator, First Things First Porter County
Wear Your Superhero Capes With Pride
By: Shannon Wood / Early Childhood Education Program Chair, Ivy Tech Valparaiso Campus
I Wish All of This for You
By: Kevin Nuppnau | Vice President, Porter County Community Foundation
Birth Is the Beginning of Our Community’s Story
By: Sabine Hankiewicz | Certified Birth Doula and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
Introducing HealthySteps at Associated Pediatricians
By: Kelly Gonzalez | HealthySteps Specialist at Associated Pediatricians
With Gratitude This Holiday Season
By: Kimberly Hendricks | Social Media & Content Development Intern, First Things First Porter County
Rooted in Connection
By: Kimberly Hendricks | Social Media & Content Development Intern, First Things First Porter County
Camp Collaboration 2025 Reflections
By: Hadassah Moore | Project Coordinator, First Things First Porter County
Amplifying the Story of Early Care: The Nurturing Project
By: Hadassah Moore | Project Coordinator, First Things First Porter County
Perinatal Mental Health: An Integrated Care Approach for Health Professionals
By: Taylor O’Neal Long | Starke County Grant Coordinator and Marketing Specialist, Porter-Starke Services, Inc.
Supporting Mothers in Our Community
By: Alexis Dines | Marketing Coordinator, Three20 Recovery Community Center
Happy Valentine’s Day, Little One
By: Hadassah Moore | Project Coordinator, First Things First Porter County
VOTE for Play!: The Making of Our Early Childhood and Play Summit
By: Kara Mackey | Assistant Superintendent of Special Facilities and Recreation
Newest Strosacker Fellows Commit to Improving First 1,000 Days Across the Region
By: Hadassah Moore | Project Coordinator, First Things First Porter County
Our Newest Addition - Kasandra Tenbarge
By: Hadassah Moore | Project Coordinator, First Things First Porter County
Building Confidence for Babysitters through Certified Training
By: Shannon Hough | Health and Wellness Coordinator, Powers Health
$100,000 in Collaboration Challenge Grants Awarded
By: Hadassah Moore | Project Coordinator, First Things First Porter County