- 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
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Job Announcement : Clerical Assistant II, Bilingual Spanish
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Notice, Wonder, Respond
Monday, September 18, 2023
Job Announcement : Resource & Referral Specialist I, Bilingual Spanish
- 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
Friday, September 15, 2023
Job Announcement : Resource & Referral Program Supervisor
- 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
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Meet Maggie Cadabby
Friday, September 8, 2023
Parent Café : TODAY @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
EMSA Approved Preventive Health Practices for Child Care : TODAY @ 6:00 - 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
Sunday, September 3, 2023
Transition Time with Cookie Monster: Mealtime Tips for Children | Childcare
Thursday, August 31, 2023
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.
Monday, August 28, 2023
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.
Friday, August 25, 2023
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Saturday, August 19, 2023
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.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Song | Kids Songs | Eric Carle ...
Sunday, August 13, 2023
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.
Thursday, August 10, 2023
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
Monday, August 7, 2023
The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister | A Story of Humility, Friendship, Sh...
Friday, August 4, 2023
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.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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.
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Feelings in My Body
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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!
Sunday, July 23, 2023
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
Thursday, July 20, 2023
People Who Care for Me
Monday, July 17, 2023
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.
Friday, July 14, 2023
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.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Me and We Time
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Help Me Grow Solano
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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:
Sunday, July 2, 2023
Showing Kindness
Thursday, June 29, 2023
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.
Monday, June 26, 2023
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.
Friday, June 23, 2023
The Mixed-Up Chameleon (The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories)
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Very Quiet Cricket (The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories)
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Monday, June 5, 2023
Time to Wash Your Hands!
Friday, June 2, 2023
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
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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
Saturday, May 27, 2023
I Notice, I Feel, I Can
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Paying for Childcare Programs
Sunday, May 21, 2023
HELP PAYING FOR CHILD CARE
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Friday, May 12, 2023
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
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Yo observo, yo siento, yo puedo
Saturday, May 6, 2023
May 8th : Evening Time-Becoming Licensed Informational Meeting Solano County
Thursday, May 4, 2023
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
Sunday, April 30, 2023
¿Qué salió bien?
Thursday, April 27, 2023
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.
Monday, April 24, 2023
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.