Announcing Our New Logo and New Website For Solano Family & Children's Services

 

We're excited about our new logo and brand new website.

See more at https://solanofamily.org/

SFCS Workshop: Introducing Language Through Play - Feb 6th

 

Introducing Language Through Play

FEB 06 2021

Using a child-centered approach, this course focuses on the development of language and literacy skills needed for the transition to Kindergarten. Participants will gain increased understanding and competence in methods for supporting emerging language and literacy capabilities, as well as guidelines concerning the creation of a print-rich environment. 

To register, please visit Eventbrite  

From: 09:00 am to 02:30 pm
Duration: 05:30 hours.

Attention Subsidy Child Care Providers

 

SFCS Workshop On Preventive Health and Safety For Child Care - Begins Jan 25th 2021

 

EMSA Approved Preventive Health and Safety for Child Care

JAN 25 2021

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. January 25, 2021 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
2. January 27, 2021 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
3. January 29, 2021 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

To register, please visit Eventbrite

From: 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Duration: 03:00 hours.

Reminder: Important SFCS Workshop On Financial Management For Family Child Care 1-21-21

 

Financial Management for Family Child Care

JAN 21 2021

Don't be surprised when tax time comes!

Learn the importance of record-keeping, tax requirements and laws, saving for retirement, and other financial tools to keep your records up to date. Receive plenty of resources to help in your record-keeping efforts. Don’t be surprised when tax time comes. Come learn about the business side of child care!

Presented by SK Accounting - Specializing in Family Child Care

To register, visit Eventbrite or The Workforce Registry

From: 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Duration: 03:00 hours.

Snack and Chat with CCIP - SFCS Workshop, Jan 20, 2021

 

Snack and Chat with CCIP

JAN 20 2021

The Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP) is a statewide initiative to build the supply and improve the quality of licensed family child care homes in California. The CCIP works through local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies to recruit, train, and retain licensed family child care providers. Come “Snack & Chat” with fellow child care providers to exchange information and share common issues in this monthly Open Forum in an effort to give you all premium support as you strive to provide the highest quality of care in our county. Who should attend? "Seasoned" Family Child Care Providers Newly licensed Family Child Care Providers Those who are in the process of becoming Family Child Care Providers This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. Don't forget to sit down with your snacks! We look forward to seeing your lovely faces.

Please RSVP at: Eventbrite or The Workforce Registry

From: 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
Duration: 02:00 hours.

Important SFCS Workshop - Jan. 21, 2021 - Financial Mgmt For Family Child Care

 

Financial Management for Family Child Care

JAN 21 2021

Don't be surprised when tax time comes!

Learn the importance of record-keeping, tax requirements and laws, saving for retirement, and other financial tools to keep your records up to date. Receive plenty of resources to help in your record-keeping efforts. Don’t be surprised when tax time comes. Come learn about the business side of child care!

Presented by SK Accounting - Specializing in Family Child Care

To register, visit Eventbrite or The Workforce Registry

From: 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Duration: 03:00 hours.

Signup For SFCS Workshop Scheduled For Jan. 14th - A Virtual Parent Cafe

 

A Virtual Parent Café

JAN 14 2021

SFCS Parent Cafés are a FREE parent night with meaningful and guided conversations, where we share stories, get information on how to take care of ourselves and our families, and raise strong, happy children. Each month in 2021 we will have different topics. This month we will discuss the 6 domains of vitality. For more information and to register, please visit Eventbrite

From: 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
Duration: 01:30 hours.

Subsidized Child Care Provider Stipend Update

December 30, 2020

Update: Just in time for the New Year! The provider stipends described below were deposited today and paper checks were mailed to those who do not have direct deposit. Providers who received the stipends will receive a letter some time next week with more details of your payment.

December 28, 2020

Subsidized Child Care Provider Stipends

Some of the CARES Act money that was awarded to California by the Federal Government was set aside to issue stipends to subsidized child care providers who have suffered hardships due to the pandemic.

All providers who received a payment from SFCS’s Subsidized Child Care Program (Stages 1, 2, 3 and CAPP) for the service month of July 2020 are eligible to receive this stipend.  Stipends are not available to BRDG program providers.

SFCS was given a set amount of funds to disburse to our providers.  Based on the number of children we issued payments for in July 2020, the one-time, per-child stipend is: $132.76.  This amount will be issued to the provider even if only one day of service was paid for July 2020, and even if the child is no longer in care.  If the provider is no longer in business, we will still issue the stipend.

The stipend can be used for any purpose.  It is considered taxable income, so this amount will be added to each provider’s 1099 form if the total received from the subsidy program (including regular subsidy payments) is $600 or more for the entire year (2020).

We are working on the logistics of issuing these stipends; we hope to have them issued via Direct Deposit this week.

If you have any questions, please contact your assigned Provider Services Specialist.

SFCS Management

Reminder: Lead Poisoning Prevention in Child Care Settings Training Jan 5th

 

Lead Poisoning Prevention in Child Care Settings

JAN 05 2021

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.