Solano Eligibility List (SEL)

If you are currently receiving or have received TANF/Cash Aid within the past 24 months,

you may be eligible for CalWORKs child care services.

Call the Intake Clerical Assistant at (707) 864-4654 for more information.

Solano Eligibility List (SEL)

• The Solano Eligibility List determines which families should be served first.
• The family is ranked by gross family income, family size, and other needs. Income is verified prior to enrollment.
• Children receiving CPS, or children at risk of being neglected or abused are given priority.
• If a child lives with a guardian/foster parent only the child’s income is used to determine the family’s rank.

Subsidy Income Requirements

View and download the current family size/income levels for eligibility. There are other situations besides income that could make you eligible- the application will help determine if you are eligible.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from us to you.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Just Ask A Question

You can learn anything that you want to know, just ask a question like, “how, or what or why?” Join your Sesame Street friends and sing along to this song, then ask, “What are some questions you have?”

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Help Paying For Child Care : LOCALLY SERVING SOLANO COUNTY FAMILIES AND CHILDREN

Getting Started

Solano Family & Children’s Services (SFCS) may provide full or partial payment for child care services for Solano County residents. The programs are designed to help income-eligible families afford child care. The programs serve children under the age of 13, children with documented special or exceptional needs may be served up to age 21. A key component of the programs is parental choice. This allows enrolled families to choose the child care setting that meets the specific needs of the family. Funding is provided through a combination of federal, state, and local agencies. When funding allows, SFCS will open enrollment to new families based on our Solano Eligibility List (SEL). This list is different from a waiting list in that we pull based on eligibility and need; not time on this list. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that a family will receive assistance through a subsidized child care program. Exceptions families who are currently receiving Cash Aid or who have been on Cash Aid in the last two years, and who meet the income guidelines and have a need for child care. Families must submit an application to place their name on the Solano Eligibility List (SEL) for the child care program(s) that best meet the needs of their family. Families do not automatically receive subsidized child care by submitting the application.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Songs Compilation

Christmas Time is here! Join Elmo and friends as they sing some of his favorite songs for the holidays!

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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READ ALOUD with Insect Sounds : The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle

One day, a little cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. But the little cricket cannot make a sound. The cricket meets many insects, but it isn't until he meets a beautiful female cricket that he can finally chirp "hello!"

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421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Job Announcement : Food Program Specialist I

Do you have a desire to work with an organization whose goal and passion is to serve the community they represent? Would you enjoy working with childcare providers, conducting home visits to provide one-on-one orientation meetings, enrollments, and site visits? Are you interested in becoming a system expert with program software in order to assist providers and provide ongoing technical assistance and recruitment? This may be the position you’ve been waiting for.

WHO WE ARE:

Solano Family & Children’s Services creates connections for families and child care providers to support the healthy development of children for a thriving community. We hire individuals who have a strong work ethic and are looking for a career that supports our mission and impact in Solano County.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Food Program Specialist (FPS) will recruit and enroll childcare providers to the Child and Adult Care Food Program. The FPS will be responsible for instructing providers on the program regulations, guiding them through the software that is used to track meals and attendance, and performing site visits with providers throughout each month. The FPS will also update a variety of forms and handouts.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Our ideal candidate is comfortable speaking in front of people with strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Some education and interest in nutrition or similar field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

• Experience working with child nutrition programs preferred

• Must be comfortable speaking in front of people in order to moderate discussions towards the CACFP

• Must be familiar with and have the ability to use computers

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to attract and maintain attention, break the ice, and shift the focus of participants

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Critical thinking skills

• Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel around the county several times throughout the month

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Drug screen and background check required after offer of position. Full job description is available on our website at www.solanofamily.org or request via email at JYarrow@solanofamily.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Job Announcement : Food Program Specialist I - Outreach

Do you have a desire to work with an organization whose goal and passion is to serve the community they represent? Would you enjoy conducting home visits to provide one-on-one orientation meetings, enrollments, and site visits? Are you interested in becoming a system expert with program software in order to assist providers and provide ongoing technical assistance and recruitment? This may be the position you’ve been waiting for.

WHO WE ARE:

Solano Family & Children’s Services creates connections for families and child care providers to support the healthy development of children for a thriving community. We hire individuals who have a strong work ethic and are looking for a career that supports our mission and impact in Solano County.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Administrative Assistant will provide advanced administrative support to the Operations Manager.by conducting day-to-day organizational tasks and facilitate efficient communication for the Administrative Management team.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Our ideal candidate is comfortable speaking in front of people with strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Associates degree in nutrition or similar field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

• Experience working with child nutrition programs preferred

• Must be comfortable speaking in front of people in order to moderate discussions towards the CACFP

• Must be familiar with and have the ability to use computers

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to attract and maintain attention, break the ice, and shift the focus of participants

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Critical thinking skills

• Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel around the county as needed

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Drug screen and background check required after offer of position. Full job description is available on our website at www.solanofamily.org or request via email at JYarrow@solanofamily.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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What Are Germs?

What are germs? It can be hard for children to understand what germs are, and what we can do to prevent their spread. After all, we can’t see them! Daniel explains to Abby and Samuel what germs are. This video gives an up-close look at germs and how to get rid of the ones that can make us sick.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Job Announcement : Resource & Referral Specialist I Bilingual Spanish

Do you have a desire to assist families and child care facilities in Solano County with their child care needs by providing resources, technical assistance, and information on child care related topics? If you think you would enjoy assisting with the development and presentation of workshops and training series for the community, this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

WHO WE ARE:

Solano Family & Children’s Services creates connections for families and child care providers to support the healthy development of children for a thriving community. We hire individuals who have a strong work ethic and are looking for a career that supports our mission and impact in Solano County.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Resource & Referral Specialist I will consult with families to determine child care needs, process child care referral requests, and provide education regarding quality child care, community resources and child care referrals. This person will also provide consultation to the public about quality child care, community resources and child care referrals, as well as maintain and develop the SFCS community Lending Library services.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate should have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent customer services skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office products.

• At least 12 Core Units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development preferred

• One year office experience or equivalent training program required

• AA degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education preferred

• Multi-task orientated

• Minimum one year center or home-based family child care experience or experience working in a resource & referral program or similar community resource service preferred

• Ability to attend off-site trainings, meetings, workshops, etc.

• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds

• CA Driver License and dependable auto with insurance coverage that is required by law

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Drug screen and background check required after offer of position. Full job description is available on our website at www.solanofamily.org or request via email at JYarrow@solanofamily.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Job Announcement : Family Services Specialist I

Are you interested in working in an environment that can make a positive impact in your community by building relationships with families? This might be the position you’ve been waiting for.

WHO WE ARE:
Solano Family & Children’s Services creates connections for families and child care providers to support the healthy development of children for a thriving community. We hire individuals who have a strong work ethic and are looking for a career that supports our mission and impact in Solano County.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The Family Services Specialist will determine initial and continuing parent eligibility for subsidized child care services. This person will maintain a client caseload at full capacity of a specific program or at 80 percent capacity when managing multiple programs. This person will also be responsible for providing supportive services to families in Solano County who are participating on the child care subsidy program.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate has strong communication, organization, customer service, and critical thinking skills. This person must have knowledge and the ability to use computers for client data, word processing and a calendar of events. This person must be able to work as part of a team and be available to travel throughout California to attend conferences, workshops, trainings, and community meetings.
• Two years’ experience in a position involving community or social service
work
• One year interviewing and caseload management experience
• Experience determining eligibility for a public assistance program preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education/experience

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:
A drug screening and background check is required after an offer of the position. A full job description is available on our website at www.solanofamily.org or you can request one via email at JYarrow@solanofamily.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Gratitude

Easy strategies that help children focus on reasons to be grateful can really help them get through challenging times.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Happy Thanksgiving

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Job Announcement : Facilities Assistant

Are you an independent individual who can carry out day-to-day general office maintenance? Would you enjoy assisting the Facilities Coordinator in maintaining the facility, office equipment, ordering supplies and equipment, as well as assisting staff with safety needs? This may be the position you have been waiting for.

WHO WE ARE:
Solano Family & Children’s Services creates connections for families and child care providers to support the healthy development of children for a thriving community. We hire individuals who have a strong work ethic and are looking for a career that supports our mission and impact in Solano County.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The Facilities Assistant will assist the Facilities Coordinator with the maintenance of the facility and trouble shoot general office equipment.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate should be proficient in a variety of disciplines including mechanical knowledge, office equipment uses and troubleshooting, safety knowledge, and the ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously.

• Ability to multitask and to complete assigned projects timely & efficiently.
• Assist with assembling and moving office furniture.
• Assist with ordering, tracking and inventory of fixed assets, equipment, and
supplies.
• Must have strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with and ability to use computers.
• Exhibit polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.
• Ability to prioritize assigned tasks, manage time, meet deadlines, work well under
pressure, and work well with other agencies and community partners.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, bend, and kneel while performing job
duties.
• Must be proactive, self-motivated, and have the ability to follow directions.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Drug screen and background check required after offer of position. Full job description is available on our website at www.solanofamily.org or request via email at JYarrow@solanofamily.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Informational Video 2023

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Jesse Expresses Grief Through Play | Grief

Children often express their big feelings as they play. When Elmo’s cousin, Jesse, has some big feelings during play, Jesse’s Mommy and Elmo’s Daddy notice and help her feel more calm and confident. 

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Meal Pattern Minute: Minimum Serving of Dried Fruits

In the Child and Adult Care Food Program, did you know that a provider may serve fresh, canned, frozen,
juiced, and dried fruit which can then be credited towards the fruit component of the meal pattern? Did you know that dried fruits have a different crediting by volume than other fruits in the Child and Adult Care Food Program meal pattern? Can you serve 1/16th cup, also measured as 1 tablespoon, and credit it towards the meal pattern? Because dry fruit doubles, it would actually be 1/8th cup, right?

· Whole dried fruit and whole dried fruit pieces credit at twice the volume served in School Meal Programs
and CACFP.
· Example: 1/8 cup of dried cranberries credits as 1/4 cup fruit. 1/8 cup of any fruit is the minimum serving
size that may be creditable. For example, although dried fruit credits as twice the volume served, 1/16
cup (1 Tbsp) of dried fruit cannot be offered to count as 1/8 cup, because 1/16 cup is less than the
minimum serving size that may be creditable.
· Dried fruits are one of five ways that fruit can be served in the CACFP. They can also be fresh, frozen,
canned or in the form of full-strength fruit juice. Fruit juice may only be served once per day.
Commercial fried fruit chips and home-canned fruit products are not allowed in the CACFP, but homefrozen fruit products are creditable.
· Most people think of raisins, apricots, prunes or cranberries when it comes to dried fruits, but dried
coconut also falls under the category of dried fruits and credits as twice the volume served.
· Fruit leather does not credit as dried fruit and is not allowable in the CACFP.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Preventing Peanut Allergies

Did you know that peanuts are one of the nine major food allergens listed by the US Food and Drug

Administration? The good news is most babies are not at risk of developing a peanut allergy. Those that are at high risk of developing an allergy can reduce the risk by up to 86 percent by being introduced to peanut containing foods early.

All babies can benefit from eating peanut foods during their first year, however the prevention window for
introduction is small. That’s why it’s important to know which path is right for your child or those in your care.

If you’re a CACFP provider serving infants, it's important that you know when and how to introduce this major food allergen to those in your care. The National Peanut Board has a great nutrition education resource on preventing peanut allergies that
outlines:

· The recommended timeline for peanut introduction: High risk Infants - Introduce peanut containing
foods at age 4 to 6 months. Babies with severe eczema, egg allergy or both are at highest risk for
developing peanut allergy. Discuss with your infant's healthcare provider before starting peanut foods
(ideally before baby is 4 months old). Begin peanut foods as directed by baby's healthcare provider
starting around 4-6 months of age and feed 2 teaspoons, 3 times per week.
· Two ways to introduce peanut foods: Most Babies - Introduce peanut containing foods within the first
year. Start feeding the baby peanut-containing foods in the first year and feed often as part of the usual
diet. It is not necessary to discuss introducing peanut foods with a healthcare provider first for babies not
at high risk. Most children fall into this category.
· Two recipes for introducing peanut butter: Introducing peanut foods to babies is as easy as thinning 2
teaspoons of creamy peanut butter with 2 tablespoons of breastmilk, formula or water, or stirring 2
teaspoons of creamy peanut butter into 2 tablespoons of infant cereal or pureed baby food. Peanut
containing infant snack puffs are another easy option for feeding baby peanut foods easily and often.
Whole nuts or undiluted nut butters are choking hazards and should not be fed to infants.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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How to overcome your mistakes

Explore what prevents us from learning from our failures, and how to become more resilient through cultivating a growth mindset.

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People often describe failure as a teachable moment— a necessary stumble on our way to improvement. But learning from our mistakes isn’t always easy, especially when those failures are demoralizing, overwhelming, or just downright confusing. So what  prevents us from turning our mistakes into mastery? Explore the biggest obstacles of learning from failure, and how to cultivate a growth mindset.

Directed by Luiz Stockler.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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What is the Child and Adult Care Food Program?

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded program operated through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services Program. The primary purpose of the program is to provide nutritious meals and snacks to children who are in a child care home setting. Solano Family & Children’s Services (SFCS) sponsors the Food Program in Solano and Napa counties.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Happy Halloween

Have a safe and fun Halloween!

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Five Little Pumpkins | Pumpkin Song | Super Simple Songs

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Parent Café : November 3 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Zoom

Join us for a Parent Cafe! Bringing the five Proctective factors to your everyday life! Every cafe will be hosted on Zoom and doors will close 5 minutes after start of the cafe (ex:6:05p.m. ex:12:05p.m.), For parents, caregivers, teachers, aunts, uncles, anyone that has an impact on a child(s) everyday life.

Register HERE

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Parent Café : October 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Zoom

Join us for a Parent Cafe! Bringing the five Proctective factors to your everyday life! Every cafe will be hosted on Zoom and doors will close 5 minutes after start of the cafe (ex:6:05p.m. ex:12:05p.m.), For parents, caregivers, teachers, aunts, uncles, anyone that has an impact on a child(s) everyday life. 

Register HERE

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Elmo’s Spend, Share, and Save Jars | Financial Education

During a play date, Elmo and Louie help Abby learn about spending, sharing, and saving money. Watch this video with children to help them start building their financial education early.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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EMSA Approved Preventive Health Practices for Child Care : October 23 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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:

• Lead Poisoning Prevention
• 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
• Emergency preparedness & evacuation
• Caring for children with special needs

This is a two-part training. You must attend both sessions to receive your certificate.

1. Monday October 23, 2023, From 5PM – 9PM

2. Wednesday October 25, 2023, From 5PM – 9PM

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER HERE. (THIS WILL REGISTER YOU FOR BOTH EVENINGS.)

**No make-ups for any portion of this class will be allowed**

NOTE: Please plan to be here early or on time as there will be NO acceptations to late admittance, Doors will be locked.

Register HERE

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Snack & Chat with CCIP-Live & In Person : October 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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.

This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. Don’t forget to sit down with your snacks! We look forward to seeing your lovely faces

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

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Cookie Monster Makes a Spending Plan | Financial Education

Thinking ahead and making a plan are key financial education skills. Watch as Cookie Monster learns about making a family spending plan.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Staff Development Day

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Tomorrow, October 4th : Parent Cafe

October 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Join us for a Parent Cafe! Bringing the five Proctective factors to your everyday life!

Every cafe will be hosted on Zoom and doors will close 5 minutes after start of the cafe (ex:6:05p.m. ex:12:05p.m.),

For parents, caregivers, teachers, aunts, uncles, anyone that has an impact on a child(s) everyday life.

Register HERE

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Karli and Salia Breathe Deep

Together with children, watch these conversations between Salia and Karli, whose parents have had the same problem.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Upcoming : Becoming a Licensed Child Care Provider-Informational Meeting Solano County OCT. 4th

October 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Make a world of difference from your home

Solano County needs you! You can become a licensed family child care provider, and start your own business out of your home!

Who needs a license to care for children?

People who care for children from more than one family and who are not relatives of the child in care need to be licensed.

What does it mean to be a licensed family child care provider?

Join us during this informational meeting, where we will answer your questions.

Any available training materials will be for Solano County Participants.

Click HERE to register Today!

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Job Announcement : Clerical Assistant II, Bilingual Spanish

Would you enjoy supporting an agency whose mission advocates for children? Do you have strong customer service skills, interpersonal skills, as well as a desire to work with an agency whose goals are to serve the community? If yes, then this is a great role for you!

WHO WE ARE:

Solano Family & Children’s Services creates connections for families and child care providers to support the healthy development of children for a thriving community. We hire individuals who have a strong work ethic and are looking for a career that supports our mission and impact in Solano County.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Clerical Assistant II will provide clerical support to the Subsidy Program. This position will work directly with clients to determine initial enrollment eligibility while maintaining the Subsidy Eligibility Waiting List. Duties will include general clerical office support such as data entry, filing copying,

generating/printing documents, and reports, processing mail and organizing files.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate is organized, can multi-task and prioritize, works well under pressure, and can communicate effectively with clients, outside agencies, and community partners.

• Two years of clerical experience
• Experience using computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and computer database systems
• Heavy data entry
• Internet experience and working with the public
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Bilingual Spanish required

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Drug screen and background check required after offer of position. Full job description is available on our website at www.solanofamily.org or request via email at JYarrow@solanofamily.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Notice, Wonder, Respond

In this video, we see how Elmo’s parents handle their own feelings of frustration and find balance between responsibility and play.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Job Announcement : Resource & Referral Specialist I, Bilingual Spanish

Do you have a desire to assist families and child care facilities in Solano County with their child care needs by providing resources, technical assistance, and information on child care related topics? If you think you would enjoy assisting with the development and presentation of workshops and training series for the community, this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

WHO WE ARE:

Solano Family & Children’s Services creates connections for families and child care providers to support the healthy development of children for a thriving community. We hire individuals who have a strong work ethic and are looking for a career that supports our mission and impact in Solano County.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Resource & Referral Specialist I will consult with families to determine child care needs, process child care referral requests, and provide education regarding quality child care, community resources and child care referrals. This person will also provide consultation to the public about quality child care, community resources and child care referrals, as well as maintain and develop the SFCS community Lending Library services.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate should have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent customer services skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office products.

• At least 12 Core Units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development preferred
• One year office experience or equivalent training program required
• AA degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education preferred
• Multi-task orientated
• Minimum one year center or home-based family child care experience or experience working in a resource & referral program or similar community resource service preferred
• Ability to attend off-site trainings, meetings, workshops, etc.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
• CA Driver License and dependable auto with insurance coverage that is required by law

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Drug screen and background check required after offer of position. Full job description is available on our website at www.solanofamily.org or request via email at JYarrow@solanofamily.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Job Announcement : Resource & Referral Program Supervisor

Are you a self-motivated individual who is interested in coaching, directing and guiding co-workers to meet the goals of the agency as well as their own professional goal? Do you have a desire to be a leader in the Resource & Referral Program. This may be the position you’ve been waiting for.

WHO WE ARE:

Solano Family & Children’s Services creates connections for families and child care providers to support the healthy development of children for a thriving community. We hire individuals who have a strong work ethic and are looking for a career that supports our mission and impact in Solano County.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Resource & Referral (R&R) Supervisor will be responsible for supervising and training staff in the R&R Department and evaluating and managing the performance of assigned staff. They will interpret and communicate program rules, funding regulations, policies, and procedures to staff, clients, and community

partners as well as assist in the development of policies and procedures, program documents, brochures, and outreach materials.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Our ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills with a proven record of providing excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide leadership to a team and prioritize task.

• Minimum two years of experience working in the R&R Program preferred
• Proven history of efficient and effective management of a full workload/caseload
• Strong understanding of rules/regulations/policies/ procedures that affect
• R&R/HMG programs, or have the ability to learn them
• Experience as a Program Lead, Supervisor, or other Leadership Role preferred
• Strong knowledge of, and ability to implement R&R Programs, including Help Me Grow

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Drug screen and background check required after offer of position. Full job description is available on our website at www.solanofamily.org or request via email at JYarrow@solanofamily.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Meet Maggie Cadabby

With a little love, and by modeling how to think aloud, moms can help children become problem solvers. Help children build problem-solving skills to turn “Oops!” moments into “Aha!” moments.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Parent Café : TODAY @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Join us for a Parent Cafe! Bringing the five Proctective factors to your everyday life!

Every cafe will be hosted on Zoom and doors will close 5 minutes after start of the cafe (ex:6:05p.m. ex:12:05p.m.),

For parents, caregivers, teachers, aunts, uncles, anyone that has an impact on a child(s) everyday life.

Register HERE

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

EMSA Approved Preventive Health Practices for Child Care : TODAY @ 6:00 - 9:00 pm

September 5 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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:

• Lead Poisoning Prevention
• 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
• Emergency preparedness & evacuation
• Caring for children with special needs

This is a 3 -part training. You must attend all 3 sessions to receive your certificate.

1. Tuesday, September 5th, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
2. Wednesday, September 6th, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
3. Thursday, September 7th, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

No make-ups for any portion of this class will be allowed.

Register HERE

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Transition Time with Cookie Monster: Mealtime Tips for Children | Childcare

In this audio moment, Cookie Monster shares some fun activities he likes to do before he eats. Use Cookie's prompts to spark conversations with children before, during, and even after meals.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Solano Family and Childrens Services

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

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

What is the Child and Adult Care Food Program?

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded program operated through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services Program. The primary purpose of the program is to provide nutritious meals and snacks to children who are in a child care home setting. Solano Family & Children’s Services (SFCS) sponsors the Food Program in Solano and Napa counties.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

Pete is one unflappable cat. Whether the buttons of his favorite shirt keep popping off or he's going to school for the first time, Pete never loses his cool. No matter what little surprises come his way, his motto is: "It's all good." And he usually has a catchy song to sing as he goes through his day!

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Contact Us.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

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Become a Licensed Child Care Provider

Do you care for the child(ren) of a family member, friend, or neighbor as a licensed-exempt provider?

Are you interested in a rewarding career caring for children in your own home?

Family Child Care Providers regularly provide care, protection, and supervision for up to 14 children in the provider's own home for periods less than 24 hours.

SFCS is welcoming enquiries from committed and nurturing individuals, interested in establishing their own home based child care business.

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LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Song | Kids Songs | Eric Carle ...

Probably the most popular preschool book ever made, here we sing along as we see different animals starting with the Brown Bear.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Parenting : Family Strengthening

The Strengthening Families framework is a research-informed approach to increase family strengths, enhance child development, and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect.

Protective factors are characteristics or strengths of individuals, families, communities or societies that act to mitigate risks and promote positive well-being and healthy development. Most often, we see them as attributes that help families to successfully navigate difficult situations.

We work to engage families, programs, and communities in building the five protective factors through the following:

• Parent Cafés
• The Help Me Grow Program
• The Lending Library
• Learn the Signs. Act Early

Ask us how you can learn more about Family Strengthening for your family.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Lending Library

OUR SFCS LENDING LIBRARY PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF MATERIALS AND RESOURCES TO ENHANCE YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING THROUGH PLAY.

Available items:

• Books and Videos
• Themed Activity Boxes (Toys, books, puppets, puzzles, activities, etc. for each theme)
• Puppets and Puppet Stand
• Infant & Toddler Soft Vinyl Climbing Structures
• Laminating Services (Operated by SFCS Staff) ($2.00 per running foot)
• Die Cut Machine (Letters, shapes, numbers, etc.) ($2.00 per 30-min session)
• Button Making Machine (.50 cents per button)
• Book Binding Machine

COME CHECK OUT ITEMS & ACTIVITY KITS FOR ONE MONTH AT A TIME!

Lending Library Hours:

M, W, Th, F: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Tuesdays: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM

Closed every first Friday of the month

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SFCS LIBRARY

Complete an application to expedite the checkout process on your first visit or complete the application at our office.

Lending Library Application

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister | A Story of Humility, Friendship, Sh...

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister is a Classic Story about being humble, sharing what we have with others, friendship and the true meaning of Happiness. We could be the most beautiful and most successful yet still be the loneliest.

Find out how the Rainbow Fish found his true Happiness.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Job Announcement : Resource & Referral Program Supervisor

Are you a self-motivated individual who is interested in coaching, directing and guiding co-workers to meet the goals of the agency as well as their own professional goal? Do you have a desire to be a leader in the Resource & Referral Program. This may be the position you’ve been waiting for.

WHO WE ARE:
Solano Family & Children’s Services creates connections for families and child care providers to support the healthy development of children for a thriving community. We hire individuals who have a strong work ethic and are looking for a career that supports our mission and impact in Solano County.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The Resource & Referral (R&R) Supervisor will be responsible for supervising and training staff in the R&R Department and evaluating and managing the performance of assigned staff. They will interpret and communicate program rules, funding regulations, policies, and procedures to staff, clients, and community
partners as well as assist in the development of policies and procedures, program documents, brochures, and outreach materials.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Our ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills with a proven record of providing excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide leadership to a team and prioritize task.

• Minimum two years of experience working in the R&R Program preferred
• Proven history of efficient and effective management of a full workload/caseload
• Strong understanding of rules/regulations/policies/ procedures that affect R&R/HMG programs, or have the ability to learn them
• Experience as a Program Lead, Supervisor, or other Leadership Role preferred
• Strong knowledge of, and ability to implement R&R Programs, including Help Me Grow

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Drug screen and background check required after offer of position. Full job description is available on our website at www.solanofamily.org or request via email at JYarrow@solanofamily.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Job Announcement : Family Services Specialist I

Are you interested in working in an environment that can make a positive impact in
your community by building relationships with families? This might be the position
you’ve been waiting for.

WHO WE ARE:
Solano Family & Children’s Services creates connections for families and child care
providers to support the healthy development of children for a thriving community. We
hire individuals who have a strong work ethic and are looking for a career that supports our
mission and impact in Solano County.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The Family Services Specialist will determine initial and continuing parent eligibility
for subsidized child care services. This person will maintain a client caseload at full
capacity of a specific program or at 80 percent capacity when managing multiple
programs. This person will also be responsible for providing supportive services to
families in Solano County who are participating on the child care subsidy program.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate has strong communication, organization, customer service, and
critical thinking skills. This person must have knowledge and the ability to use
computers for client data, word processing and a calendar of events. This person
must be able to work as part of a team and be available to travel throughout
California to attend conferences, workshops, trainings, and community meetings.
• Two years’ experience in a position involving community or social service
work
• One year interviewing and caseload management experience
• Experience determining eligibility for a public assistance program preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education/experience

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:
A drug screening and background check is required after an offer of the position. A
full job description is available on our website at www.solanofamily.org or you can
request one via email at JYarrow@solanofamily.org. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website