Job Announcement : Clerical Assistant II, Bilingual Spanish

Would you enjoy supporting an agency whose mission advocates for children? Do you have strong customer service skills, interpersonal skills, as well as a desire to work with an agency whose goals are to serve the community? If yes, then this is a great role for you!

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 Clerical Assistant II will provide clerical support to the Subsidy Program. This position will work directly with clients to determine initial enrollment eligibility while maintaining the Subsidy Eligibility Waiting List. Duties will include general clerical office support such as data entry, filing copying,

generating/printing documents, and reports, processing mail and organizing files.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate is organized, can multi-task and prioritize, works well under pressure, and can communicate effectively with clients, outside agencies, and community partners.

• Two years of clerical experience
• Experience using computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and computer database systems
• Heavy data entry
• Internet experience and working with the public
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Bilingual Spanish required

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 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

Website

Notice, Wonder, Respond

In this video, we see how Elmo’s parents handle their own feelings of frustration and find balance between responsibility and play.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Job Announcement : Resource & Referral Specialist I, Bilingual Spanish

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 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 Resource & Referral Specialist I will consult with families to determine child care needs, process child care referral requests, and provide education regarding quality child care, community resources and child care referrals. This person will also provide consultation to the public about quality child care, community resources and child care referrals, as well as maintain and develop the SFCS community Lending Library services.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate should have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent customer services skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office products.

• At least 12 Core Units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development preferred
• One year office experience or equivalent training program required
• AA degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education 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 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

Website

Job Announcement : Resource & Referral Program Supervisor

Are you a self-motivated individual who is interested in coaching, directing and guiding co-workers to meet the goals of the agency as well as their own professional goal? Do you have a desire to be a leader in the Resource & Referral Program. 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 Resource & Referral (R&R) Supervisor will be responsible for supervising and training staff in the R&R Department and evaluating and managing the performance of assigned staff. They will interpret and communicate program rules, funding regulations, policies, and procedures to staff, clients, and community

partners as well as assist in the development of policies and procedures, program documents, brochures, and outreach materials.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Our ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills with a proven record of providing excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide leadership to a team and prioritize task.

• Minimum two years of experience working in the R&R Program preferred
• Proven history of efficient and effective management of a full workload/caseload
• Strong understanding of rules/regulations/policies/ procedures that affect
• R&R/HMG programs, or have the ability to learn them
• Experience as a Program Lead, Supervisor, or other Leadership Role preferred
• Strong knowledge of, and ability to implement R&R Programs, including Help Me Grow

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 JYarrow@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

Website

Meet Maggie Cadabby

With a little love, and by modeling how to think aloud, moms can help children become problem solvers. Help children build problem-solving skills to turn “Oops!” moments into “Aha!” moments.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Parent Café : TODAY @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Join us for a Parent Cafe! Bringing the five Proctective factors to your everyday life!

Every cafe will be hosted on Zoom and doors will close 5 minutes after start of the cafe (ex:6:05p.m. ex:12:05p.m.),

For parents, caregivers, teachers, aunts, uncles, anyone that has an impact on a child(s) everyday life.

Register HERE

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

EMSA Approved Preventive Health Practices for Child Care : TODAY @ 6:00 - 9:00 pm

September 5 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This is the 8-hour course that is required by Community Care Licensing in order to become a licensed family child care provider. The course includes:

• Lead Poisoning Prevention
• Recognition, management & prevention of infectious disease
• Sanitary Food Handling
• Child Nutrition
• Identification and reporting of signs and symptoms of child abuse
• Immunizations
• Prevention of childhood injuries
• Emergency preparedness & evacuation
• Caring for children with special needs

This is a 3 -part training. You must attend all 3 sessions to receive your certificate.

1. Tuesday, September 5th, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
2. Wednesday, September 6th, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
3. Thursday, September 7th, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

No make-ups for any portion of this class will be allowed.

Register HERE

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Transition Time with Cookie Monster: Mealtime Tips for Children | Childcare

In this audio moment, Cookie Monster shares some fun activities he likes to do before he eats. Use Cookie's prompts to spark conversations with children before, during, and even after meals.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Solano Family and Childrens Services

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

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

What is the Child and Adult Care Food Program?

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded program operated through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services Program. The primary purpose of the program is to provide nutritious meals and snacks to children who are in a child care home setting. Solano Family & Children’s Services (SFCS) sponsors the Food Program in Solano and Napa counties.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

Pete is one unflappable cat. Whether the buttons of his favorite shirt keep popping off or he's going to school for the first time, Pete never loses his cool. No matter what little surprises come his way, his motto is: "It's all good." And he usually has a catchy song to sing as he goes through his day!

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Contact Us.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Become a Licensed Child Care Provider

Do you care for the child(ren) of a family member, friend, or neighbor as a licensed-exempt provider?

Are you interested in a rewarding career caring for children in your own home?

Family Child Care Providers regularly provide care, protection, and supervision for up to 14 children in the provider's own home for periods less than 24 hours.

SFCS is welcoming enquiries from committed and nurturing individuals, interested in establishing their own home based child care business.

HERE

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LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Song | Kids Songs | Eric Carle ...

Probably the most popular preschool book ever made, here we sing along as we see different animals starting with the Brown Bear.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Parenting : Family Strengthening

The Strengthening Families framework is a research-informed approach to increase family strengths, enhance child development, and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect.

Protective factors are characteristics or strengths of individuals, families, communities or societies that act to mitigate risks and promote positive well-being and healthy development. Most often, we see them as attributes that help families to successfully navigate difficult situations.

We work to engage families, programs, and communities in building the five protective factors through the following:

• Parent Cafés
• The Help Me Grow Program
• The Lending Library
• Learn the Signs. Act Early

Ask us how you can learn more about Family Strengthening for your family.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Lending Library

OUR SFCS LENDING LIBRARY PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF MATERIALS AND RESOURCES TO ENHANCE YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING THROUGH PLAY.

Available items:

• Books and Videos
• Themed Activity Boxes (Toys, books, puppets, puzzles, activities, etc. for each theme)
• Puppets and Puppet Stand
• Infant & Toddler Soft Vinyl Climbing Structures
• Laminating Services (Operated by SFCS Staff) ($2.00 per running foot)
• Die Cut Machine (Letters, shapes, numbers, etc.) ($2.00 per 30-min session)
• Button Making Machine (.50 cents per button)
• Book Binding Machine

COME CHECK OUT ITEMS & ACTIVITY KITS FOR ONE MONTH AT A TIME!

Lending Library Hours:

M, W, Th, F: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Tuesdays: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM

Closed every first Friday of the month

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SFCS LIBRARY

Complete an application to expedite the checkout process on your first visit or complete the application at our office.

Lending Library Application

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister | A Story of Humility, Friendship, Sh...

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister is a Classic Story about being humble, sharing what we have with others, friendship and the true meaning of Happiness. We could be the most beautiful and most successful yet still be the loneliest.

Find out how the Rainbow Fish found his true Happiness.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Job Announcement : Resource & Referral Program Supervisor

Are you a self-motivated individual who is interested in coaching, directing and guiding co-workers to meet the goals of the agency as well as their own professional goal? Do you have a desire to be a leader in the Resource & Referral Program. 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 Resource & Referral (R&R) Supervisor will be responsible for supervising and training staff in the R&R Department and evaluating and managing the performance of assigned staff. They will interpret and communicate program rules, funding regulations, policies, and procedures to staff, clients, and community
partners as well as assist in the development of policies and procedures, program documents, brochures, and outreach materials.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Our ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills with a proven record of providing excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide leadership to a team and prioritize task.

• Minimum two years of experience working in the R&R Program preferred
• Proven history of efficient and effective management of a full workload/caseload
• Strong understanding of rules/regulations/policies/ procedures that affect R&R/HMG programs, or have the ability to learn them
• Experience as a Program Lead, Supervisor, or other Leadership Role preferred
• Strong knowledge of, and ability to implement R&R Programs, including Help Me Grow

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 JYarrow@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

Website

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:
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 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

Website

Feelings in My Body

In this video, we see that Elmo feels upset. His mom helps him notice feelings in his body. Then she helps him name and manage his big feeling. Watch the video together with children.

Sesame Street in Communities brings free video content of everyone's favorite, furry Muppet friends as they help children and the adults in their lives reach their highest potential. Grover and the gang will tackle a variety of topics that face children in the areas of health and well-being, school readiness, and emotional well-being. Some of the content and topics presented are more sensitive, so you should preview these videos before sharing with a child.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Parent Voices

Parent Voices

Through grassroots organizing and leadership development, we activate and center the wisdom of parents to transform child care and ensure all systems that impact our families are just, fair, and inclusive. Parent Voices is a partnership of parents throughout California that combines leadership development and community organizing in its efforts to increase funding, improve quality, and provide better access to child care for all families.

JOIN THE FIGHT

Your voice matters, join Parent Voices in the fight to make quality child care accessible and affordable for all families!

LEARN MORE

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Parent Engagement

Parent Cafés are small intimate settings where parents and caregivers have an opportunity to talk about their parenting successes and challenges.

The Café setting allows parents, grandparents, child care providers, teachers, and any individual who cares for a child a chance to come together to listen, talk, build friendships, and support each other.

Parent Cafés implement family strengthening values to improve communication and strengthen relationships.

No cost to attend Cafés or Workshops

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

People Who Care for Me

It’s important to remember the people who care about you and who help you through challenging times. In this video, Karli is making an art project that celebrates everyone who was there for her and her mom when things were tough.

Sesame Street in Communities brings free video content of everyone's favorite, furry Muppet friends as they help children and the adults in their lives reach their highest potential. Grover and the gang will tackle a variety of topics that face children in the areas of health and well-being, school readiness, and emotional well-being. Some of the content and topics presented are more sensitive, so you should preview these videos before sharing with a child.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Job Announcement : Facilities Assistant

Are you an independent individual who can carry out day-to-day 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.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate should be proficient in a variety of disciplines including 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 with 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.
• Familiarity 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 performing 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 JYarrow@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

Website

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 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 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 are mandatory
• Strong accounting experience
• Communication, organizational, and customer service skills
• Minimum of two years office experience
• Knowledge of, and ability to use computers for client data, word processing
and calendar of events
• Ability to work as part of a team, which includes flexibility regarding job
duties to meet agency and program needs

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 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

Website

Me and We Time

Making “together time” a part of your daily routine can help your family strike a balance between “me” and “we” time.

Sesame Street in Communities brings free video content of everyone's favorite, furry Muppet friends as they help children and the adults in their lives reach their highest potential. Grover and the gang will tackle a variety of topics that face children in the areas of health and well-being, school readiness, and emotional well-being. Some of the content and topics presented are more sensitive, so you should preview these videos before sharing with a child.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Help Me Grow Solano

One referral to Help Me Grow opens the door to many programs that support families with young children. FREE referrals to resources such as basic needs, child care, food banks, housing, health care, parenting/family support, and other community services.

Family Navigators follow up with you to make sure your child and family are connected to the services you need.

Parents/Caregivers or Referring Party:

HMG SOLANO CONNECTION FORM

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Request Free Developmental Screening

Developmental Screening is important for monitoring your baby's development. It can help you understand your child's growth as well as check to see if there are any developmental delays or concerns so that they can be addressed early on.

Social Emotional Screening is also available as a method for detecting and monitoring whether your child may be delayed in aspects of emotional development such as: communication, autonomy, affect, and interaction with people.

Help Me Grow Solano offers developmental screenings via the following two options:

NOTE: THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE KEPT COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL.

Request Screening HERE.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Showing Kindness

Sesame Street in Communities brings free video content of everyone's favorite, furry Muppet friends as they help children and the adults in their lives reach their highest potential. Grover and the gang will tackle a variety of topics that face children in the areas of health and well-being, school readiness, and emotional well-being. Some of the content and topics presented are more sensitive, so you should preview these videos before sharing with a child.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Free List of Licensed Child Care Providers

Solano Family & Children’s Services offers FREE child care referrals through a computer-generated list (we don't make recommendations). We will personalize a search for you based on your needs and requirements by asking you some questions that will help with your search.

• Location
• Type of care
• Hours needed
• Ages of children

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 care for a child with special needs, an infant or toddler, a child entering foster care, or other needs that may make it difficult to find care.

Quality child care offers children supportive, nurturing relationships with trusted adults and positive, diverse learning experiences that promote children's physical and psychological safety. It also promotes health and emotional, social, cognitive, and creative development.

Check out our Choosing Quality Child Care Guide for more information on quality care, the different types of child care, questions to ask potential providers, licensing requirements, etc.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Resource & Referral Program

The Resource & Referral Program offers FREE information and referral services to all families seeking child care, school readiness, special needs services, or connections to other community resources.

We provide training and support for individuals opening a child care business, as well as ongoing professional development, support, and technical assistance for all child care providers.

Check out our many programs and services by clicking into the categories found on our page, here.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

The Mixed-Up Chameleon (The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories)

The Mixed-Up Chameleon learns an important lesson about being itself when it wishes it could be more like all the other animals it sees, but soon decides it would rather just be a chameleon.

Taken from The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Stories collection. Based on Eric Carle's picture book.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Child Care Substance Abuse Program

Parents who are receiving services for outpatient recovery treatment through Solano County Substance Use Services, may be eligible for early learning and care services.  Contact Solano County Substance Use Program to request child care services. When we receive a child care referral, we will contact you to start the enrollment process.

Need
Outpatient Treatment

Eligibility
Recipient of Solano County Substance Use Program.

Children are eligible for services through 12 years of age. Children with special needs may be eligible through 21 years of age.

Funding Source
Solano County Department of Substance Use Services

See our website for more information.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

The Very Quiet Cricket (The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories)

The Very Quiet Cricket is about a young cricket who finally finds his voice. 

Taken from The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Stories collection. Based on Eric Carle's picture book.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Calling All Giants Fans!

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Support Us While Supporting YOUR TEAM, The A's!

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Time to Wash Your Hands!

Washing your hands after you cough or sneeze, before you eat, after playing, after being outside, and after using the bathroom, can help keep germs away. Watch this video together with children and talk about other times you need to wash your hands (frequently!).

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Workforce Development Board (WDB) Program

If the parent is currently in a training program approved through the Workforce Development Board of Solano County, the family may be eligible for early learning and care services. Contact your WDB Coordinator to request child care services. When the WBD Coordinator sends us a Child Care Referral, we will contact you to start the enrollment process.

Eligibility

Children are eligible for services through 12 years of age. Children with special needs may be eligible through 21 years of age.

Funding Source

Workforce Development Board

See our website for more information.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Emergency Child Care Bridge Program

Foster Parents or Guardians who have a Solano County child placed in their care by Child Welfare Services (CWS), may be eligible for early learning and care services through the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program, as well as children of parenting foster youth, including non-minor dependents. Contact the CWS Worker to request child care services. When the CWS Worker sends a Child Care Bridge Referral, we will contact you to start the enrollment process.

Eligibility

Children from Solano County

• Residing with parenting foster youth, including non-minor dependents.
• Under 13 years old, who are placed with a relative or non-related extended family member.
• Under 7 years old placed in a foster home.

Funding Source

California Department of Social Services

See our website for more information.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

I Notice, I Feel, I Can

Elmo and Louie demonstrate a simple strategy to teach kids about their feelings and to help them manage challenging emotions.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Paying for Childcare Programs

CalWORKs Child Care Program

The CalWORKs program serves current and former CalWORKs Cash Aid Recipients.

If you are currently receiving or have received TANF/Cash Aid within the past 24 months, you may be eligible for CalWORKs child care services.  Call the Intake Clerical Assistant at (707) 864-4654 for more information.

California Alternative Payment Program

We also administer the California Alternative Payment Program (CAPP) for low-income and at-risk families in Solano County who do not qualify for the CalWORKs programs.

Families must apply for services through the Solano Eligibility List (SEL), which is also maintained by SFCS.

Solano Eligibility List (SEL)

The SEL is a database (waiting list) of families who need help paying for child care in Solano County.

Families are ranked on the SEL by eligibility factors (income, family size, and need for child care).

When our CAPP program has an opening, the SEL is used to identify the most eligible family and the opening is offered to that family.

Apply Online

See our website for more information.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

HELP PAYING FOR CHILD CARE

The Subsidized Child Care Program may be able to help you pay for child care.  We administer early learning and care programs that help low-income families and at-risk children who meet at least one of several Need and Eligibility criteria.  The goal of these programs is to promote the health, growth, education, and care of children while their parents work, look for work, go to school, etc.

Parental Choice

SFCS does not provide direct child care.  Care must be done by eligible Child Care Centers, Licensed Child Care Homes, or License-Exempt/TrustLined Providers.  It is up to parents to choose the child care provider who will best meet their needs.  Full or partial reimbursements for care are made directly to the provider.

Age Eligibility

Children are eligible for services through 12 years of age.  Children with special needs may be eligible through 21 years of age.

Program Eligibility

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 to receive services.

See our website for more information.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

The Feelings Garden

Elmo and his daddy and Abby and her mommy teach kids about their feelings.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

May 17 : Snack & Chat with CCIP-Live & In Person

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

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Yo observo, yo siento, yo puedo

Elmo y Louie usan una estrategia sencilla para enseñarles a los niños a reconocer los sentimientos y a controlar las emociones desafiantes.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

May 8th : Evening Time-Becoming Licensed Informational Meeting Solano County

May 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Make a world of difference from your home

Solano County needs you! 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.

Any available training materials are for Solano County participants only.

Click HERE to Register

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY 8
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Evening Time-Becoming Licensed Informational Meeting Solano County

MAY 11
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
May Parent Café

MAY 17
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Snack & Chat with CCIP-Live & In Person

JUN 5
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
EMSA Approved Preventive Health Practices for Child Care

JUN 21
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Snack & Chat with CCIP-Live & In Person

JUL 19
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Snack & Chat with CCIP-Live & In Person

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

¿Qué salió bien?

El cuidado personal puede ser tan fácil como lograr pequeñas victorias a lo largo del día.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Theoretical Frameworks of Language Development

Language development is thought to proceed by ordinary processes of learning in which children acquire the forms, meanings, and uses of words and utterances from the linguistic input. Children often begin reproducing the words that they are repetitively exposed to. The method in which we develop language skills is universal; however, the major debate is how the rules of syntax are acquired.[citation needed] There are two quite separate major theories of syntactic development: an empiricist account by which children learn all syntactic rules from the linguistic input, and a nativist approach by which some principles of syntax are innate and are transmitted through the human genome.

The nativist theory, proposed by Noam Chomsky, argues that language is a unique human accomplishment, and can be attributed to either "millions of years of evolution" or to "principles of neural organization that may be even more deeply grounded in physical law". Chomsky says that all children have what is called an innate language acquisition device (LAD). Theoretically, the LAD is an area of the brain that has a set of universal syntactic rules for all languages. This device provides children with the ability to make sense of knowledge and construct novel sentences with minimal external input and little experience. Chomsky's claim is based upon the view that what children hear—their linguistic input—is insufficient to explain how they come to learn language. He argues that linguistic input from the environment is limited and full of errors. Therefore, nativists assume that it is impossible for children to learn linguistic information solely from their environment. However, because children possess this LAD, they are in fact, able to learn language despite incomplete information from their environment. Their capacity to learn language is also attributed to the theory of universal grammar (UG), which posits that a certain set of structural rules are innate to humans, independent of sensory experience. This view has dominated linguistic theory for over fifty years and remains highly influential, as witnessed by the number of articles in journals and books.

Read more, here.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Language Development

Language development in humans is a process starting early in life. Infants start without knowing a language, yet by 10 months, babies can distinguish speech sounds and engage in babbling. Some research has shown that the earliest learning begins in utero when the fetus starts to recognize the sounds and speech patterns of its mother's voice and differentiate them from other sounds after birth.

Typically, children develop receptive language abilities before their verbal or expressive language develops. Receptive language is the internal processing and understanding of language. As receptive language continues to increase, expressive language begins to slowly develop.

Usually, productive/expressive language is considered to begin with a stage of pre-verbal communication in which infants use gestures and vocalizations to make their intents known to others. According to a general principle of development, new forms then take over old functions, so that children learn words to express the same communicative functions they had already expressed by proverbial means.

Read more, here.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website