Join Us for Our Monthly Networking Event

Wed, Feb 16, 2022 8:30 PM CST + 2

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

FREE

EVENTBRITE

What is Malnutrition?

Malnutrition, at its core, is a dietary deficiency that results in poor health conditions. We typically think of malnutrition as it relates to children not eating enough of the right foods. It can also occur when children eat too much of the wrong foods. Sadly, these combined contribute to more than 170 million children failing to reach their full potential due to poor nutrition.  These are two major factors that contribute to malnutrition in children.

Poor Quality of Diet: Malnutrition can occur in children of all ages, but young children are the most vulnerable. The World Health Organization has stated that malnutrition is the single most dangerous threat to global public health. They estimate that malnutrition is the underlying cause of 3.1 million child deaths each year and leads to lasting damage for millions of other children. Malnutrition makes children more vulnerable to severe diseases. Chronic malnutrition or stunting when children are too short for their age because they have not been adequately nourished, received inadequate care and or live in unhygienic environments can leave a devastating and permeant impact on a child's physical and cognitive capabilities.

Poor Maternal Health: The largest window of opportunity for a child's health occurs in the first 1,000 days, from the start of a woman's pregnancy to her child's second birthday. Mothers who are malnourished during their pregnancy can experience complications giving birth. Many children are born small because their mothers are undernourished.   Severely malnourished mothers can also have trouble breastfeeding their infants. We know that breastfeeding for the first six months of a child's life has health benefits that extend into adulthood. However, if a mother is too malnourished to breastfeed, these health benefits may not be passed on and a child can be at risk for malnutrition.

SFCS Lending Library

The Lending Library at SFCS - a FREE resource for you!

Add some variety to your routine by implementing some of our ready-to-use activities and materials!

ATTENTION: Child Care Providers

 

ATTENTION: Child Care Providers

Subsidized Child Care Program

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.

Visit our website for more information

Child Care Food Program

What is the Child Care Food Program?

The Child Care Food Program (CCFP) is a federally funded program operated through the U.S. 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 County and surrounding counties.

What are the benefits of the CCFP?

Participants in the CCFP receive a monthly reimbursement payment for providing nutritious meals and snacks to the children in their care.  Providers may claim reimbursement for:

• Up to two main meals and one snack, per child, per day /OR
• Up to two snacks and one main meal, per child, per day

ALL children from infant through 12 years of age qualify for participation in the program REGARDLESS of their family income level.  Some providers may also be eligible to claim their own residential children on the CCFP.

Parents appreciate when their provider participates on the program.  It gives them peace of mind, knowing they don’t have to worry about packing daily meals and snacks for their children to eat in the provider’s home.  This can really help when marketing your family child care home business.

Visit our website for more details.