Saturday, October 31, 2020

Finding Food Assistance - Some Resources

 


Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano distributes food directly to low income people. Learn about direct programs, member agencies and other resources for people who need food assistance.

Online information is available at www.foodbankccs.org External Link

Solano County Food Bank
2339 Courage Drive, Suite F
Fairfield CA 94533
707-421-9777

Cal Fresh Program (Formerly the Food Stamp Program)

Federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You apply for benefits by completing a State application form. Benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like an ATM card and accepted at most grocery stores.

Online information is available at www.calfresh.ca.gov/ External Link

Fairfield/Suisun
Employment and Eligibility Services
275 Beck Avenue
Fairfield CA 94533
707-784-8050

Vacaville
Employment and Eligibility Services
1119 E. Monte Vista Ave.
Vacaville CA  95688
707-469-4500

Vallejo
Employment and Eligibility Services
365 Tuolumne Street
Vallejo CA  94590
707-553-5000

WIC – The federal Women, Infants and Children program (WIC)

Provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

Online information is available at www.fns.usda.gov/wic/ External Link

Dixon WIC Clinic
155 N. 2nd Street
Dixon CA 95620
707-678-0717

Fairfield/Travis AFB/Rio Vista WIC Clinic
2101 Courage Drive
Fairfield CA 94533
707-784-2200

Vacaville WIC Clinic
1119 E. Monte Vista Ave.
Vacaville CA 95688
707-469-4555

Vallejo WIC Clinic
365 Tuolumne Street
Vallejo CA 94590
707-553-5381

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

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.

Sunday, October 25, 2020

The Business of Family Child Care Workshop - Nov 7 2020

 


The Business of Family Child Care

NOV 07 2020

Sound business practices are key to successful child care programs. This workshop will help you whether you are new or a seasoned child care provider. We will discuss the feasibility of operating a family child care business, creating a business plan, marketing in this fast-paced - internet world, creating a contract, interviewing families, communicating with families, setting policies and procedures, rates, and much more. This is a 2-part series, November 7th and 21st Presented by Joy Gamble, CCIP coordinator, (Child Care Initiative Project), Resource & Referral Specialist, via Zoom. 

To register, please visit The Workforce Registry or Eventbrite

From
: 09:00 am to 12:30 pm
Duration: 03:30 hours.

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Understanding the Transition to Preschool Training - Nov 5th 2020



Understanding the Transition to Preschool

NOV 05 2020

In this training, you will learn about the transition from Early Start and the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) to special education preschool and your child’s first Individualized Education Program (IEP). We will discuss the difference between an IFSP and an IEP, what to look for in a preschool, and the transition to the preschool timeline.

To register, please visit Matrix Parents
From: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Duration: 02:00 hours.

Friday, October 16, 2020

Food Assistance Programs

 


Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano distributes food directly to low income people. Learn about direct programs, member agencies and other resources for people who need food assistance.

Online information is available at www.foodbankccs.org External Link

Solano County Food Bank
2339 Courage Drive, Suite F
Fairfield CA 94533
707-421-9777

Cal Fresh Program (Formerly the Food Stamp Program)

Federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You apply for benefits by completing a State application form. Benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like an ATM card and accepted at most grocery stores.

Online information is available at www.calfresh.ca.gov/ External Link

Fairfield/Suisun
Employment and Eligibility Services
275 Beck Avenue
Fairfield CA 94533
707-784-8050

Vacaville
Employment and Eligibility Services
1119 E. Monte Vista Ave.
Vacaville CA  95688
707-469-4500

Vallejo
Employment and Eligibility Services
365 Tuolumne Street
Vallejo CA  94590
707-553-5000

WIC – The federal Women, Infants and Children program (WIC)

Provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

Online information is available at www.fns.usda.gov/wic/ External Link

Dixon WIC Clinic
155 N. 2nd Street
Dixon CA 95620
707-678-0717

Fairfield/Travis AFB/Rio Vista WIC Clinic
2101 Courage Drive
Fairfield CA 94533
707-784-2200

Vacaville WIC Clinic
1119 E. Monte Vista Ave.
Vacaville CA 95688
707-469-4555

Vallejo WIC Clinic
365 Tuolumne Street
Vallejo CA 94590
707-553-5381

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

COVID 19 Info & Resources for Child Care Providers


For the most up-to-date information for providers, click on the link below:

COVID 19 information and Resources for Child Care Providers

For other ongoing resources:

Solano Family & Children’s Services offers a wide variety of support and information related to child care, child development, and supportive provider resources. We can help you through the process of Steps to Become a Licensed Family Child Care Provider in Solano County. If you are already licensed, we can provide you technical assistance to help you maintain a child care business. We provide families free referrals to licensed child care homes and centers. If you would like us to refer your business to families seeking child care, you can fill out the Provider Data Form and the Provider Referral Agreement . Submit both forms with a copy of your license to Resource & Referral to get started. If you are a TrustLine registered provider, in good standing we can offer to refer you to families searching for your type of care. Once you are listed on our free database, we will contact you quarterly to keep your information updated, or you are welcome to fill out the Quick Provider Update Form anytime you have a change that you would like reflected in our database for referrals to families.

We offer ongoing workshops and training on topics such as Child Development, Guidance, and Discipline, Health and Nutrition, Activities for children of all ages, etc. We also provide training on opening a small business, taxes and paperwork, marketing, and outreach.

We have several services that you and your clients can take advantage of.

Please come and visit our Lending Library which is open to the public during our regular business hours, or take a virtual tour when you click the “Lending Library” link. We loan items such as books, videos, and curriculum kits at no charge. We also offer several machines and tools on-site for a minimal charge to help you create educational activities or prepare for a fun family birthday. We are always happy to provide you with ideas on how to extend your activities and use our materials.

If you operate a Licensed Family Child Care Home or are a TrustLine External Link Provider, our Child Care Food Program can partially reimburse you for the nutritious meals you feed the children in your care, as well as offer you resources and technical assistance to support good nutrition.

If any of your families in care qualify for help with paying for child care, our Subsidized Child Care program will provide you with an orientation and on-going technical assistance on how to document and be paid for your services.

We offer technical assistance that is directly related to providing child care, parenting and related services in the community. We also offer Internet Resources that may help you with your other needs.

Our Mission

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.

Saturday, October 10, 2020

Solano Family & Children's Services Workshops

 


  • Are you interested in learning about how children develop?
  • Would you like to be a professional in the early childhood education field?
  • Are you interested in joining a professional growth project?

If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then our workshop and training projects may be just what you need. SFCS offers workshops and training modules to child care center staff, licensed providers, parents, and those that do family, friends and neighbor care. Most classes are free and are meant to assist you in preparing your child care business, and/or improve your skills, as a provider, parent, or early childhood caregiver. In addition to our on-site training, We also provide professionals with other resources for training in the community.

Staff in the Resource & Referral program can assist you in selecting the correct workshops for you, or you can simply check out the upcoming classes and events and look at the quarterly schedule. You will find:

  • Family Child Care Operating Training
  • Infant and Toddler Development & Caregiving
  • Building Bridges to Learning for Pre-K & More
  • Parent & Provider Strategies
  • Inclusion Training

For our latest workshop list, check here: Upcoming Workshops

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Protective Childhood Experiences Workshop - Oct 13 2020

 


Protective Childhood Experiences

OCT 13 2020

“The more healthy relationship a child has, the more likely he will be able to recover from trauma and thrive.” (Bruce D Perry, MD Ph.D.). Everyone has times of struggle and times of resilience as they are growing up. It is the balance between struggles and resilience that determines how we face day-to-day challenges. This presentation will review Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) that can lead to greater risk for social and emotional difficulties and struggles and introduce Protective and Compensatory Childhood Experiences (PACEs) that can lead to greater resilience and emotion regulation and reduce the unpleasant or unwelcome effects of difficult times. 

The presentation will include a one-hour presentation followed by a half-hour discussion to address questions and concerns.

To register, please visit: Eventbrite or The Workforce Registry

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

Saturday, October 3, 2020

Upcoming Workshop - Oct 7th - Understaning Transition to Preschool (In Spanish)

 


Understanding Transition to Preschool (in Spanish)

OCT 07 2020

La transición de Early Start y el Plan de Servicio Familiar Individual (IFSP) a Preescolar de Educación Especial y el primer Programa de Educación Individualizada (IEP) de su hijo puede ser abrumadora y emocionante al mismo tiempo.

Comprender el proceso puede facilitarle la transición. Y no se preocupe: ¡a su niño pequeño resistente le encantará el cambio! 

Ven a aprender sobre:
  • Evaluaciones y documentación para el primer IEP de su hijo
  • Qué buscar en un preescolar
  • Las diferencias entre un IFSP y un IEP
Matrix Parent Network está aquí para apoyarlo a usted y a su hijo a medida que da este gran paso! Hága clíc aquí para registrar: https://www.matrixparents.org/community-news-and-events/whats-happening/matrix-otono-2020-entrenamientos-de-primeros-anos-en-zoom/
From: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Duration: 02:00 hours.