Pamela Northam

Starting today, Pamela Northam can be found at @PamNorthamVA. Thank you all for being part of this work over the past four years. - Staff

It has been the honor of our lifetimes to serve as your 73rd Governor and First Lady. From the bottom of our hearts—thank you, Virginia. -- Ralph and Pam

We won’t rest until ALL children have good food, adequate housing, medical care, excellent education, clean air and water, the laughter of a loving family, and a supportive, thriving community!

I'm humbled and grateful beyond measure for the many heroes I've come to know working courageously for a better world for our children, especially during these last difficult years...

What an incredible honor and privilege it's been to serve as First Lady. Four years ago I said we'd work to make a difference in the lives of children. Now, thousands more children have access to quality early learning programs, a launchpad to success in school and beyond. 🚀

All built on the work of @DSMcAuliffe, Deputy @Heidi_Hertz_VA and many others. Thank you @FeedMoreInc for being a trusted and reliable leader in ending hunger in Virginia!

And that includes doubling our state Pre-K investment to provide a record 25,000 slots for 3 and 4 year olds. Four years later, Virginia is providing more opportunities for families with Little Learners than ever before! 🚀

Do you have a child 5 or younger who is not yet in Kindergarten? You may be eligible for quality affordable childcare for the first time thanks to HB2206, which I was proud to sponsor. Learn more and apply at ChildCareVA.com

Pam and I were deeply saddened to learn of a fire at the home of former governor Chuck Robb. Our thoughts are with Chuck and Lynda as they recover from this tragedy.

🎉Great news for Virginia parents with little learners age 5 and younger!🎉 Expanded Child Care Subsidy eligibility has been extended through May 31, 2022. Visit ChildCareVA.com to apply and learn more!

.@VirginiaPromise Applauds Robust #ChildCare Provisions in Proposed Biennial Budget Read our full statement through the Partnership website here: tinyurl.com/hfpk3vja #VaPromise #SolveChildCare #ChildCareIsEssential

In addition, @GovernorVA's outgoing budget includes over $147 million in new federal Child Care Development Fund dollars. More families than ever before are currently eligible for quality, affordable options. Visit ChildCareVA.com to learn more and apply!

Since 2018 Virginia has expanded public Pre-K and Child Care Subsidy programs to record levels. Today, @GovernorVA announces another $78 million in state funding to provide world class early learning opportunities to thousands of additional families and their little learners.

In 2020, @GovernorVA expanded public Pre-k to thousands of 3-year-olds for the first time statewide. Divisions like Arlington led the way by funding 2 years of quality Pre-k early on. Thank you for introducing @BarbaraFavola, @Lopez4VA, and me to your little learners today!

Virginia has also expanded child care access to more families than ever before with 27,000 children now participating. Sign up today at ChildCareVA.com!

We could not have expanded Pre-K to a record 25,000+ three and four year olds without established local partners. @FRIENDSrva in Richmond is celebrating 150 years of serving Virginia children and families!

We appreciate students, parents, and staff who are getting vaccinated to protect themselves and their community!

Today, @GovernorVA and @FirstLadyVA came to @GAHS_Official for their Thank You, VA tour. They’re ending their term as they started, focusing on education. From expanding pre-k to investing in k12, counselors, and teachers to G3, they’ve done right by our kids and our future!

Met some new friends preparing to keep everyone safe at tomorrow’s 38th annual Christmas parade Thank you Toby, Jimmy, and Aslan!