CocoKids News
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...
Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19
“Tuesday Talks” Tonight!
The Future: Supporting Family Child Care, our local family child care association, invites all child care providers to join them tonight, 4/21/2020 for "Tuesday Talks" via webinar. Tom Copeland, Family Child Care Advocate, and Rafael Escalante from Markel Insurance...
First 5 Virtual Advocacy Day
We're joining First 5 Contra Costa for First 5 Virtual Advocacy Day on Tuesday, April 21st and we want you to be apart of it! Use your voice to speak to our state legislatures via social media to discuss the most pressing issues our children and families currently...
Our Community Needs You
Our health care providers and family child care providers need your help! They need the following protective equipment: • Antibacterial and disinfecting wipes, typically alcohol orbleach based (unopened). NO baby wipes.• N-95 and surgical masks (unused)• Waterproof...
Week of the Young Child 2020: Artsy Thursday
Today's theme for #WOYC20 is Artsy Thursday! Open ended art projects help children think, problem solve, and create! From crayons to paint, you can use almost any materials to engage your child in creative art making. For tips and ideas, visit The National Association...
Week of the Young Child 2020: Work Together Wednesday
To celebrate Week of the Young Child, we're encouraging you and your child to participate in Work Together Wednesday! Working together helps kids learn the importance of teamwork and develops their literacy and social skills. Get inspired by checking out new ideas...
Week of the Young Child 2020: Tasty Tuesday
This week, we are celebrating the Week of the Young Child! This week is dedicated to highlighting the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the programs and services that help meet those needs. Today's theme is #TastyTuesday! Cooking with your...