This "Child and Child Rearing Support Site" operated by the local government of Izumi-cho, Akita Prefecture, provides information on how to improve the local child-rearing environment. With the goal of "creating a town where children can grow up brightly," the site provides information on various support systems and events.
Major contents include "childcare leave support system," "information on using childcare support facilities," and "free children's medical consultation," etc. Events such as "nature experience classes in satoyama" and "winter snow play festival" are held regularly to take advantage of local characteristics. In particular, the "Childcare Support Staff System" provides local volunteers to offer individual consultation and support to alleviate childcare concerns.
The website includes "Q&A on childcare" and "List of local childcare facilities" as well as a "bulletin board" where parents can exchange information, thereby strengthening the local network.
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