Saturday, August 31, 2024

Rosita Helps Friends Resolve Hurt Feelings | Resilience


Misunderstandings and hurt feelings can be learning moments. In this video, the friends’ teacher helps them resolve a conflict around boys playing with dolls. 

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

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:
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




Sunday, August 25, 2024

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Solano Provider Orientation


Welcome to Solano Family and Children's Services!  All providers must attend a Subsidy Provider Orientation at the SFCS office.  Providers must meet the provider requirements as stated in our handbook in order to receive reimbursements from us.  We hope that the information contained in this video is helpful to you!

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950

Monday, August 19, 2024

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Solano Provider Orientation


Welcome to Solano Family and Children's Services!  All providers must attend a Subsidy Provider Orientation at the SFCS office.  Providers must meet the provider requirements as stated in our handbook in order to receive reimbursements from us.  We hope that the information contained in this video is helpful to you!

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950


Saturday, August 10, 2024

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Brain Building Basics


Science made simple! Remember these 5 steps to help build your child's brain.

The five Brain Building Basics are the foundations for all Vroom Tips. Best of all, parents already have all they need to take these basics and create brain building moments!

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950


Thursday, August 1, 2024

Professional Development Around Brain Science


Use these resources to support professional development around brain science for child care programs.
Vroom® has created free brain building tips that share intentional ways to encourage more quality interactions during everyday moments with children. These Vroom Tips™ give caregivers effective, easy ways to promote learning and bond with children. Vroom makes it easy for caregivers to create connections that help their children thrive now and in the future. Vroom Tips help caregivers turn everyday routines into brain building moments with their children.

Child Care Aware® of America has developed additional webinars and resources with Vroom content for sharing the brain science with educators, embedding the brain science in child care programs, and sharing brain building practices with families and children in the classroom.

Learn more, here.

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950