Wednesday, July 28, 2021

SFCS Workshop: Stand-Alone Lead Poisoning Prevention in Child Care - August 3rd


Stand-Alone Lead Poisoning Prevention in Child Care

by Solano Family & Children's Services


Need to add the Lead Poisoning Prevention to your Health & Safety Training?

About this event

A new law in Health and Safety Code 1596.866 requires the eight-hour Preventive Health and Safety training to include instruction in lead poisoning prevention for child care licenses issued on or after July 1, 2020.

This training is intended for child care providers who previously took the eight-hour Preventive Health and Safety training without the lead poisoning prevention content, and are now applying for their license. Providers in that situation are allowed to take this approved lead poisoning prevention content as a separate, stand-alone class.

Upon completion, you will receive a separate certificate that should accompany your current Preventive Health and Safety 8-hour EMSA approved certificate.


Date and time

Tue, August 3, 2021

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM


Register here.

 

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Solano Family & Children's Services - Help Paying for Child Care

 


NEED HELP PAYING FOR CHILD CARE?
  • Parental Choice
  • Age Eligibility
  • Program Eligibility

The Subsidized Child Care Program may be able to help. Our staff will help you determine which program you may be eligible for. Each program has strict eligibility guidelines, and all families must qualify under those guidelines in order to receive services.

See if you may qualify for a Subsidized Child Care Program.

- I am currently receiving TANF/Cash Aid

- I have received TANF/Cash Aid within the past 24 months but I am not receiving it now

- I am not currently receiving TANF/Cash Aid and have not received it within the past 24 months and I believe my income is low enough to qualify for subsidized child care. Click here for information about a program I may qualify for.

Learn more here.

Thursday, July 22, 2021

"Snack & Chat" con CCIP by Solano Family & Children's Services - Spanish July 24th

 


"Snack & Chat" con CCIP

by Solano Family & Children's Services


La creación de una red de contactos, intercambio de ideas, y haciendo nuevos amigos

About this event

Ven a nuestro "Snack & Chat" con otros proveedores de cuidado infantil para intercambiar información, recibir consejos, y compartir problemas comunes en este foro abierto. Actualmente, estamos colaborando con el Solano County Licensed Family Child Care Association para brindarle todo el apoyo de primera calidad en sus esfuerzos para proporcionar la más alta calidad de cuidado de niños en nuestro condado. Traiga un aperitivo que usted guste para compartir con todos.


Date and time

Sat, July 24, 2021

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM


Register here

Monday, July 19, 2021

SFCS Monthly Networking Event: Snack & Chat with CCIP - July 21st


Snack & Chat with CCIP

by Solano Family & Children's Services


Join Us for Our Monthly Networking Event

About this event

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


Date and time

Wed, July 21, 2021

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Register here.

Friday, July 16, 2021

SFCS Presentation: Becoming A Licensed Child Care Provider July 19th



Becoming a Licensed Child Care Provider - Informational Presentation

by Solano Family & Children's Services


Do you love working with children? Are you already caring for your own children, or a friend or relative’s children?

About this free event

Make a world of difference from your home

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.


Multiple Dates Available:


JUL 19, 2021

Register here.


Tuesday, July 13, 2021

SFCS Presentation: Becoming A Licensed Child Care Provider July 14th



Becoming a Licensed Child Care Provider - Informational Presentation

by Solano Family & Children's Services


Do you love working with children? Are you already caring for your own children, or a friend or relative’s children?

About this free event

Make a world of difference from your home

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.


Multiple Dates Available:


JUL 14, 2021

Register here.


Saturday, July 10, 2021

Solano Family & Children's Services Offices Reopen


Attention Parents, Providers, Community Partners:

In conjunction with the State of California’s updated guidance on the COVID-19 Pandemic, Solano Family & Children’s Services plans to re-open to the public on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 12:00 noon.  Thereafter, we will resume our regular hours of operation, M, W, Th, & F; from 8:30am – 5:00pm; and Tuesdays, Noon – 5:00pm.  We will be closed to the public on the 1st Friday of every month.

 

We acknowledge that the COVID-19 virus is still active, and we will continue to offer most of our services remotely, using electronic measures.

 

Please be aware, that if you choose to come into our office in person, you will be required to wear a face mask and submit to a temperature check, regardless of your vaccination status, until further notice.

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

SFCS Workshop: Connecting with the Families in Your Care - July 8th 2021

 


Connecting with the Families in Your Care

by Solano Family & Children's Services


You are an important part of the “village to raise a child.”

About this event

Collaborating with families of children in your care is vital to the health and well-being of everyone. The “building blocks” of strengthening your relationships with families will be highlighted in this workshop as well as reflection and communication strategies.


Date and time

Thu, Jul 8, 2021, 6:00 PM


Register here.

Thursday, July 1, 2021

SFCS: Our Impact and Mission



Solano Family and Children’s Services (SFCS) is an organization dedicated to enriching children’s lives through support and services to families and child care providers.

The services and support we offer include:

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

SFCS operates on a non-discriminatory basis, giving equal access to services without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, age, religion, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.