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!

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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