CocoKids News
May Training Calendar
Our Quality Improvement Facilitator, Kim Nguyen, has been hard at work putting together a training calendar for our child care providers! Be sure to secure your spot for the upcoming Webinars/Zoom meetings! Here are the remaining workshops for May: - Tuesday TALKS...
What the Census Asks vs. What it Doesn’t
A reminder of what the Census asks vs what it will NEVER ask. Stay informed! #CountMeIn
Take Action NOW! New COVID-19 relief bill would provide funding for CACFP
This new COVID-19 relief bill is being heard today and it would provide funding for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)! The CACFP provides nutritious meals for children and adults. Additional funding would help continue feeding those in need, especially...
Pandemic EBT Food Benefit for Children
Due to COVID-19, children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school will get extra food benefits. These food benefits are called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT benefits. P-EBT benefits help families in California buy food when schools are closed because of the...
Tuesday TALKS Tonight!
The Future: Supporting Family Child Care, our local family child care association, is hosting "Tuesday Talks" tonight via webinar from 7:00pm – 9:00pm! [button link="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkdO-uqzwpE9cRkIMLkd4ZIM3CT4RpWKje " type="big"...
National Provider Appreciation Day
"Honoring child care providers will take on a more profound meaning for many this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Child care programs have been faced with many challenges: making difficult decisions about whether to close their doors or remain open to provide...
Stand for Children Live!
Join hundreds of parent leaders and advocates today during Stand for Children Live, as they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on families and child care. #AlwaysEssential Join at: https://www.facebook.com/parentvoicesCA
Teacher Appreciation Week
It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek! We thank you for going above and beyond for our children, especially during these uncertain times. #ThankATeacher
Tuesday TALKS is Still Here to Support You!
"Tuesday TALKS" is still hosting a support group for Family Child Care Providers via webinar! Join them tonight as they help you navigate through the challenges of the current pandemic. To get the link to join the webinar, please email thefuturesfcc@gmail.com
Unemployment for Family Child Care Providers
Are Family Child Care Providers eligible to receive unemployment benefits due to COVID-19? Tom Copeland, Child Care Advocate, goes over what questions you might have in his blog. View Blog...