Janet has the most important job in the world

Janet, grandmother of Jordyn, age 5, and Evan, age 3, is an early childhood educator. No, she doesn't have a degree in it or teach in a classroom, but she's an educator just the same.

Janet is caring and educating her two grandchildren while her daughter is at work. Janet is the first to tell you she’s a fabulous caregiver – having successfully raised her daughter as well as a host of nieces and nephews. But when she began caring for her grandchildren a generation later, she thought maybe – just maybe – she could use a refresher. That’s when she found United Way’s Early Learning Community in Brightmoor. These communities provide free training and resources for individuals like relatives, neighbors, and childcare aides caring for young children.

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