Upcoming Workshop - Oct 5th - EMSA Approved Preventative Health and Safety for Child Care

 

EMSA Approved Preventive Health and Safety for Child Care

OCT 05 2020

This is the 8-hour course that is required by Community Care Licensing in order to become a licensed family child care provider. The course includes:

• Recognition, management & prevention of infectious disease
• Sanitary Food Handling
• Child Nutrition
• Identification and reporting of signs and symptoms of child abuse
• Immunizations
• Prevention of childhood injuries
• Lead poisoning prevention
• Emergency preparedness & evacuation
• Caring for children with special needs

***This is a three-part training. You must attend all sessions to receive your certificate.

1. October 5, 2020 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
2. October 7, 2020 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
3. October 9, 2020 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

To register, please visit Eventbrite
From: 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Duration: 03:00 hours.

Notice to Parents and Providers – Subsidy Program

 

Para asistencia en español, favor de llamar:
Wendy Padilla al (707) 864-4658

Here we are, over six months into the pandemic, and things are still very fluid…changes occurring on a regular basis.  Please review this notice carefully, as some of this information is new.  We will host at least two webinars to address any questions or concerns you may have. Click the link below for webinar dates and to read the entire notice.

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Solano Family & Children's Services Workshop Reminder: Lead Poisoning Prevention in Child Care Settings

Lead Poisoning Prevention in Child Care Settings

SEP 29 2020

Effective July 1, 2020, licensing applicants are required to take a Preventive Health Practices training which includes Lead Poisoning Prevention. This course, specifically for lead topics is to help those individuals who previously took the 8-hour health and safety training before June 30, 2020 without the lead poisoning prevention topics and are getting licensed AFTER July 1, 2020. This is the EMSA - approved, stand-alone training to add to your previous Preventive Health Practices certification. 

To register, please visit: Eventbrite

From: 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Duration: 01:00 hours.

See more workshops at https://www.solanofamily.org/sfcs-workshops/

Upcoming SFCS Workshop - Lead Poisoning Prevention In Child Care Settings

Lead Poisoning Prevention in Child Care Settings

SEP 29 2020

Effective July 1, 2020, licensing applicants are required to take a Preventive Health Practices training which includes Lead Poisoning Prevention. This course, specifically for lead topics is to help those individuals who previously took the 8-hour health and safety training before June 30, 2020 without the lead poisoning prevention topics and are getting licensed AFTER July 1, 2020. This is the EMSA - approved, stand-alone training to add to your previous Preventive Health Practices certification. 

To register, please visit: Eventbrite

From: 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Duration: 01:00 hours.

See more workshops at https://www.solanofamily.org/sfcs-workshops/

Upcoming SFCS Workshop: A Time of Prolonged Stress

A Time of Prolonged Stress

SEP 22 2020

Over the last several months, we have all experienced a period of prolonged stress. Prolong stress is draining and wears down our physical and mental capacities. We have been absorbing the stress of our loved ones, our colleagues, and the children we work with. We are in a time transition. Transitions can be disorganizing and stressful. This presentation will review the effects of prolonged stress and how stress can impact our day-to-day functioning. The presentation will include a one-hour presentation followed by a half-hour discussion to address questions and concerns. 

To register, please visit Eventbrite

From: 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

Duration: 01:30 hours.

See more at https://www.solanofamily.org/sfcs-workshops/

Child Development Information

Skills such as standing up, scribbling, babbling, and pointing to body parts are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).

A Help Me Grow Family Navigator will discuss your concerns regarding your child’s development or behavior and the available community resources to address his/her needs. All information is kept confidential, and no referrals are made without your consent.

During this conversation, the Family Navigator may offer information or referrals for:

• Developmental Screening (Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)

• Social-Emotional Screening (Ages and Stages – Social Emotional Questionnaire (ASQ-SE)

• Developmental Activities for you to do at home in order to enhance your child’s developmental progress

• Early Intervention Services

• Speech

• Occupational, or physical therapy

Our program is free to use and you can call as many times as you want to ensure that you find resources for you and your child. When you call 1-844-501-5437, you will reach our Family Navigator who will listen to your concerns and ask you some questions to make sure we find an appropriate service to meet your child and family’s needs.

See more at http://www.helpmegrowsolano.org/families-and-caregivers/

Using Your SmartPhone As A Scanner

Parents and providers who wish to send paperwork to us by email may want to scan the document rather than take a picture. The following links are useful in helping you learn to do that:

Android phones:

https://support.google.com/drive/answer/3145835?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en&oco=0

iPhones:

https://mashable.com/article/apple-iphone-scanner-notes-app/

Sept 12th Provider Supply Distribution 9-11am

 

Child Development Skills

Skills such as standing up, scribbling, babbling, and pointing to body parts are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).

A Help Me Grow Family Navigator will discuss your concerns regarding your child’s development or behavior and the available community resources to address his/her needs. All information is kept confidential, and no referrals are made without your consent.

During this conversation, the Family Navigator may offer information or referrals for:

• Developmental Screening (Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)

• Social-Emotional Screening (Ages and Stages – Social Emotional Questionnaire (ASQ-SE)

• Developmental Activities for you to do at home in order to enhance your child’s developmental progress

• Early Intervention Services

• Speech

• Occupational, or physical therapy

Our program is free to use and you can call as many times as you want to ensure that you find resources for you and your child. When you call 1-844-501-5437, you will reach our Family Navigator who will listen to your concerns and ask you some questions to make sure we find an appropriate service to meet your child and family’s needs.

See more at http://www.helpmegrowsolano.org/families-and-caregivers/

Has COVID-19 Had You Searching For Child Care?

If COVID-19 has left you searching for child care, contact Solano Family & Children’s Services at (707) 863-3950, Ext. 709 to connect with a Referral Specialist who can generate a list of providers with openings in your area.

Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM OR Complete a child care request form ANYTIME at: https://www.solanofamily.org/child-care-referrals/

SFCS Is Dedicated To Enriching Children's Lives

Solano Family and Children’s Services (SFCS) is an organization dedicated to enriching children’s lives through support and services to families and child care providers.

The services and support we offer include:

• Free child care referrals for families seeking quality child care.
• Parent education and resources to help families make the best child care choices.
• Assistance for income eligible families with child care costs.
• Child care provider training and development to help them build sustainable businesses and provide quality, healthy and age-appropriate care.
• Child health, development, nutrition and safety education.
• Meal reimbursement program for child care providers serving nutritious meals and snacks to children in their care.
• Public education and advocacy for families and children at the local, state, and national levels.

Our agency also collects data on child care demand and capacity to help in planning for local child care needs.

SFCS operates on a non-discriminatory basis, giving equal access to services without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, age, religion, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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