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

See our website for more information.

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

Saturday, May 27, 2023

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

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

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.


See our website for more information.

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

Sunday, May 21, 2023

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

Thursday, May 18, 2023

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

Sunday, May 14, 2023

Happy Mother's Day!


Happy Mother's Day!

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



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

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

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

Saturday, May 6, 2023

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

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

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