Sesame Street in Communities brings free video content of everyone's favorite, furry Muppet friends as they help children and the adults in their lives reach their highest potential. Grover and the gang will tackle a variety of topics that face children in the areas of health and well-being, school readiness, and emotional well-being. Some of the content and topics presented are more sensitive, so you should preview these videos before sharing with a child.
Monday, January 30, 2023
Friday, January 27, 2023
What are the benefits of the CACFP?
Participants in the CACFP receive a monthly reimbursement payment for providing nutritious meals and snacks to the children in their care. Providers may claim reimbursement for:
Up to two main meals and one snack, per child, per day /OR
Up to two snacks and one main meal, per child, per day
ALL children from infant through 12 years of age qualify for participation in the program REGARDLESS of their family income level. Some providers may also be eligible to claim their own residential children on the CACFP.
Parents appreciate when their provider participates on the program. It gives them peace of mind, knowing they don’t have to worry about packing daily meals and snacks for their children to eat in the provider’s home. This can really help when marketing your family child care home business.
LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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
Saturday, January 21, 2023
How to practice emotional first aid | Guy Winch
We'll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain. So why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness? Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, says Guy Winch. But we don’t have to. He makes a compelling case to practice emotional hygiene — taking care of our emotions, our minds, with the same diligence we take care of our bodies.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
ATTEN : Providers who are now Small Family Child Care
Happy New Year, Dear Providers,
You may already be aware of the Child Care Infrastructure Grant that provides funding for child care providers to expand capacity at their homes or centers. The initial applications have to be in by Jan 31 so the time frame is super tight.
Background
The California Department of Social Services has $150 million appropriated in grants for new construction and major renovation of child care programs. Funds shall be used to make extensive alterations, structural changes, and/or major renovation to existing child care facilities, and for construction to build new child care spaces. The grant must be used to increase licensed spaces by:
Renovating or building out an existing facility by adding classrooms
Constructing a brand-new center-based facility
Replacing a facility lost due to a state or federally declared disaster
Expanding Small Family Child Care Homes to Large Family Child Care Homes
Good news! There is a team of advisors who are ready to help you navigate the application process. All of the information about the grant and the help being offered by Solano-Napa Small Business Development Center at NO COST is in this link: Child Care Infrastructure Grant - Solano-Napa SBDC (solanonapasbdc.org)
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity!
LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Job Announcement : Resource & Referral Specialist I
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 promotes and advocates for the well-being of children,
their families and child care providers, by offering access to a variety of child care
resources. 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
and provide education regarding quality child care, community resources and child care
referrals. This person will also support the Resource & Referral Program staff in the
development and presentation of workshops and training series for the community, as well
as maintain and develop the SFCS community Lending Library services.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate should be proficient with strong written and verbal communication
skills, excellent customer services skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office products.
• At least 12 Core Units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development required
• One year office experience or equivalent training program required
• AA degree 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
Thursday, January 12, 2023
How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime | Nadine Burke Harris
Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain. This unfolds across a lifetime, to the point where those who’ve experienced high levels of trauma are at triple the risk for heart disease and lung cancer. An impassioned plea for pediatric medicine to confront the prevention and treatment of trauma, head-on.
Monday, January 9, 2023
Job Announcement : Data Specialist
Are you an experienced data professional with a desire to analyze, collect, sort, and
create testable electronic data? Do you enjoy compiling data and creating reports?
Are you able to present your findings in a professional, yet easy to understand
manner? 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 Data Specialist is responsible for data collection, cleaning, analyses, and
reporting to inform decision making, planning, and continuous improvement.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Our ideal candidate should be proficient with a variety of responsibilities including
data analyses procedures; acquiring and compiling data from appropriate resources
– verifying its quality, accuracy, and reasonableness; checking source data to verify
completeness and accuracy; performing analysis of data; as well as translating and
presenting the data.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience
• At least three years statistical and/or data analytics experience
• Experience with SQL and Tableau or similar product
• Non-profit experience a plus
• Prepare and submit various reports
• Communicate issues and provide regular feedback
• Regular attendance and schedule adherence
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
Friday, January 6, 2023
Job Announcement : Provider Services Specialist I
If you have a desire to serve the community by assisting with reimbursements for
services to subsidized families, have caseload management experience, would
enjoy educating child care providers on policies and procedures for participation on
the Child Care Subsidy Program, and have strong accounting skills this may be the
position you have been waiting for.
WHO WE ARE:
Solano Family & Children’s Services promotes and advocates for the well-being of
children, their families and child care providers, by offering access to a variety of
child care resources. 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 Provider Services Specialist is responsible for processing provider reimbursements for
services rendered to the Subsidy Program as well as educating participating child care
providers on the program policies and regulations. They are also responsible for
determining initial and continuing eligibility for participation, generating required
program documents, facilitating provider orientations, and maintaining provider files.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate should be proficient with a variety of responsibilities including
experience providing good customer service as well as having at least two years
office experience including working with computers.
• Excellent math skills
• Strong accounting experience
• Organizational skills
• Good customer service
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
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Caring for Myself, Caring for Others
Watch this video together with children and explain that when you take good care of yourself, you’re taking good care of others, too. Then talk about other ways we can show how much others mean to us.
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