Creating connections for families and child care
providers to support the healthy development
of children for a thriving community.
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Trauma Informed Care Training for Child Care Providers: Part 2 -Overview
August 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Free
Description:
This training provides an introductory overview of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles and practices for child care providers. Participants will learn:
• A simple definition of trauma
• The different types of trauma
• How to recognize potential triggers in children
• How to support children when they are triggered
Note: Giveaways will be available only for Solano County residents.
Click HERE to Register
LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950
Sunday, August 24, 2025
How Sesame Street Shapes Generations—Then, Now, and Always
For over 50 years, Sesame Street has been a place where children learn, grow, and belong. See how the show’s timeless values—and its ability to evolve to meet the present moment—continue to make an impact across generations. No matter what today’s children face, Sesame Street will be there…because every child deserves to grow up smarter, stronger, and kinder.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Trauma-Informed Care Training for Child Care Providers: Part 1 – Overview
August 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Free
Description:
This training provides an introductory overview of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles and practices for child care providers. Participants will learn:
• A simple definition of trauma
• The different types of trauma
• How to recognize potential triggers in children
• How to support children when they are triggered
Note: Giveaways will be available only for Solano County residents.
Monday, August 18, 2025
Live Your Dream
Application Deadline : Saturday, November 15, 2025
Questions : Please contact Kathy Lago at kathy.lago@sicentralsolano.com
Friday, August 15, 2025
How Sesame Street Builds Resilient Children and Resilient Communities
Every child faces challenges…but with the right support, they can thrive. Sesame Street and our partners help children build the resilience they need to get through tough times—because when we build more resilient children, we build more resilient communities for all of us.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Join Us at the 5th Annual ACEs Resource Fair – Vallejo August 16 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Solano Family & Children’s Services will be at the 5th Annual ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experience Awareness) Resource Fair on Friday, August 16, 2025, from 11 AM to 3 PM at City Park, 425 Alabama St., Vallejo, CA.
Come visit our table to learn about the free* services, support, and resources we offer to families and child care providers across Solano County.
🎒 Backpack & school supply giveaway
🎯 Games, food, raffles, jumpers, and more!
🎶 Live DJ + performers
Let’s build a stronger, more supported community together!
*At no cost to you
Solano Family & Children’s Services estará presente en la 5.ª Feria Anual de Recursos ACEs (Concientización sobre Experiencias Adversas en la Niñez) el viernes 16 de agosto de 2025, de 11 AM a 3 PM en el City Park, 425 Alabama St., Vallejo, CA.
Visite nuestra mesa para conocer los servicios, apoyos y recursos que ofrecemos sin costo* para las familias y proveedores de cuidado infantil en el condado de Solano.
🎒 Mochilas y útiles escolares
🎯 Juegos, comida, rifas, inflables ¡y mucho más!
🎶 DJ en vivo + presentaciones
¡Construyamos juntos una comunidad más fuerte y apoyada!
*Sin costo para usted
LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950
Saturday, August 9, 2025
EMSA Approved Preventive Health Practices for Child Care
Welcome to the EMSA Approved Preventive Health Practices for Child Care event!
This is the 8-hour course that is required by Community Care Licensing in order to become a licensed family childcare 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
2 . AND Thursday, August 14th, 2025, From 1:30PM – 5:30PM
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER HERE COMPLETELY FILLING IN ALL THE REQUIRED QUESTIONS. ANY INCOMPLETE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE UNENROLLED. (THIS WILL REGISTER YOU FOR BOTH DAYS)
**This is a two-part training. You must attend both sessions to receive your certificate. No make-ups for any portion of this class will be allowed**
NOTE: Please plan to be here early or on time as there will be no late admittance. Doors will open 10 minute till training starts. Doors will be locked at 1:45
NO CHILDREN ALLOWED IN THIS TRAINING
THIS TRAINING IS PRESENTED IN ENGLISH & FULL COMPREHENSION OF ENGLISH IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND.
Click Here to Register
LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Celebrating Friendship with Elmo and Friends! | Sesame Workshop Compilation
Let's cherish the power of friendship and community with your pals from Sesame Street!
Sunday, August 3, 2025
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 collect documentation and interview families to determine eligibility for subsidized child care services as well as completing recertifications to determine continuing eligibility. This person will maintain a client caseload averaging 130 cases from one funding source, adhering to program policies and procedures. They will conduct caseload reviews and complete caseload reports while maintain accurate information in the subsidy database, to ensure appropriate services to families.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate has strong communication, organization, customer service, and critical thinking skills which will be used to explain program funding rules, regulations, and policies to clients. They must have knowledge of and the ability to use computers for client data, word processing and a calendar of events. This person must be able to work remotely as needed, 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
• Degree or certificate in human services Or similar area of study preferred
WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:
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
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