Watch the video with children and talk about Rosita and Rosa’s healthy morning routine. (Rosita is five years old, so the video shows some of the ways to integrate healthy routines for this age, though they can be adapted for younger or older children.)
Monday, October 31, 2022
Friday, October 28, 2022
Job Announcement : Facilities Assistant
Are you an independent individual who can carry out day-to-day janitorial and general office maintenance? Would you enjoy assisting the Facilities Coordinator in maintaining the facility, office equipment, ordering supplies and equipment, as well as assisting staff with safety needs? This may be the position you have 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 Facilities Assistant will assist the Facilities Coordinator with the maintenance of the facility and trouble shoot general office equipment. The Facilities Assistant will be responsible for general janitorial and sanitizing tasks.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate should be proficient with a variety of disciplines including janitorial supplies and practices, mechanical knowledge, office equipment uses and troubleshooting, safety knowledge, and the ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously.
• Ability to multitask and to complete assigned projects timely & efficiently
• Assist assembling and moving office furniture.
• Assist with ordering, tracking and inventory of fixed assets, equipment, and
supplies.
• Must have strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Familiar with and ability to use computers.
• Exhibit polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.
• Ability to prioritize assigned tasks, manage time, meet deadlines, work well under
pressure, and work well with other agencies and community partners.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, bend, and kneel while job duties.
• Must be proactive, self-motivated, and have the ability to follow directions
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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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
• 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 kparkham@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
Saturday, October 22, 2022
The Art of Active Listening | The Harvard Business Review Guide
You might think you’re a good listener, but common behaviors like nodding and saying “mm-hmm” can actually leave the speaker feeling unheard or dismissed. The truth is that mastering the art of listening involves a whole host of other skills as well. You need to do more.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
You can never do too much to make sure your child is safe
TrustLine is California’s official and most comprehensive background check for in-home caregivers (babysitters and nannies). Since these child care providers don’t need to be licensed, it’s important to make sure you’re placing your child with someone you can trust.
TrustLine is the only authorized screening program of license-exempt caregivers in the state, and has access to fingerprint records at the California Department of Justice, the FBI, and the California Child Abuse Central Index.
Contact TrustLine
You can check if someone has passed the criminal history background check and is registered with TrustLine by calling: 1-800-822-8490
TrustLine is administered by the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network and the California Department of Social Services, and is endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Read more, here.
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Sunday, October 16, 2022
What Quality Means to California Child Care Providers and Families
When I ponder my early childhood, I remember the love and safety I felt in my grandmother’s arms, a woman who also cared for other children. She owned her own family child care business, but she retired when I was a toddler. However, she continued caring for my oldest childhood friend, a little white girl whose mom needed to go back to work as a teacher. Her mom convinced my grandmother to again care for a young child when her sister was born 7 years later. Her mom trusted no one else to care for her infant child. Had they been asked at the time, my mom and my friend’s mom would have agreed that my grandmother’s care was high quality. But was it?
My grandmother had no formal education beyond high school. Her qualifications were that she raised three children, and like most women of her time, gladly watched other children when their families needed help. Nonetheless, her lack of education alone would limit her quality rating in the Quality Rating Improvement System, established some 30 years ago. Mostly driven, designed and influenced by highly educated white women, QRIS resulted in tools and a system that uplifted a eurocentric view of care, while diminishing the expertise and value of care that Black women had provided for centuries-first as enslaved caregivers, then domestic workers, and now as child care program owners, directors, teachers and assistants. If we were to depend on the traditional QRIS alone, most of us received our early care and education in low quality settings. While I think our families would disagree, QRIS takes into account few aspects families would use to define quality care. This results in the care mostly provided by Black, Indigenous, immigrant, multi-lingual and other women of color, and by default, home based care, being characterized as lacking quality.
QRIS, though good in its intentions, has caused much harm since its inception, driving many talented and skilled caregivers from the profession. Because the majority of care in the U.S. is provided by BIPOC women, the workforce is severely underpaid and undervalued. In turn, families have fewer options for child care that affirm their home language, culture, food, or even just their work schedules. When families chose my grandmother as their caregiver for their children, it was because she was warm and caring, provided homemade food, and provided care right in the neighborhood when they needed it most. If I’ve learned anything over the past few years, and especially being able to talk with these parents and child care providers, quality is truly in the eye of the beholder.
Read more, here.
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Thursday, October 13, 2022
Making Leftovers Last: The Alicea-Eiras Family
Watch the video together with children. Notice with Lily how the family plans and then “stretches” their groceries to make many different meals over the course of the week.
LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950
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Monday, October 10, 2022
Managing Asthma
Millions of children have asthma…and they still lead healthy, active lives. By following a plan, you can help control kids’ asthma and prevent attacks. Knowing the facts and being prepared will help keep kids healthy—and allow everyone to breathe a little easier.
Learn more, here.
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Friday, October 7, 2022
Learning Through Art
Creating art gives children an opportunity to express themselves. Art can help bring science, math, and literacy concepts to life, and help kids develop important self-regulation skills. Fostering an appreciation of art and teaching basics can help kids succeed in school…and in life! Below you’ll find games, activities, and videos to help teach children that when they make art, they’re learning, having fun, and bringing joy to others!
Learn more, here.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Healthy Food Can Be Fun: The Tran Family
Watch the video together with children. As you notice how Micah, his friend Lana, and his mom Katie show Lily how they work together to make food fun and plan meals ahead, think about which ideas you might like to try.
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Saturday, October 1, 2022
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Donate, here. Nothing goes unnoticed, THANK YOU.
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