Monday, August 29, 2022

Quality Child Care Checklist


Learn what to look for when choosing a quality early learning program for your infant, toddler or preschooler.

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

Friday, August 26, 2022

Employment Opportunities

To apply to any of our positions please submit the following via Email, Fax or Mail:

Required:

Optional:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Submit your application via Email, Fax, or Mail.

Email: Kay Parkham, Human Resources Manager at KParkham@solanofamily.org

Fax: 707-863-9772

Mail To:
Solano Family & Children’s Services
Human Resources
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

Solano Family & Children’s Services (SFCS) is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. SFCS will not allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, veteran’s status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other factor rendered unlawful by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and transfers. In addition, SFCS prohibits the harassment of any individual.

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

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

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
kparkham@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

Saturday, August 20, 2022

Solano Parent Orientation


Welcome to Solano Family and Children's Services!  The Subsidized Child Care Program is designed to provide full or partial reimbursement of child care services on behalf of eligible families.  The goal of this program is to assist & promote the health, growth, care, development, and education of children in Solano County by providing child care, while their parents continue their employment, education, or training.  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

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

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 kparkham@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 14, 2022

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 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 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 kparkham@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, August 11, 2022

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 8, 2022

FINDING QUALITY CHILD CARE


Solano Family & Children’s Services offers FREE child care referrals (not recommendations).  We maintain a database of licensed child care providers in Solano County and will personalize a search for you based on your needs and requirements by asking you some questions that will help narrow down your search.

Searching for a child care provider can be overwhelming.  Sometimes additional services and information is needed.  Our Resource and Referral Team can help by answering your questions.  We can also provide one-on-one support for families with high-priority needs, such as finding a program for a child with special needs, an infant or toddler, a child entering foster care, or for children of essential workers.

Our Resource & Referral team is available Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Tues 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

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

Friday, August 5, 2022

Contact Us Today

We are here to support your child care needs and to connect you to community resources.

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

Tuesday, August 2, 2022