Presented by Cristina Hickey, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will discuss the issues of child abuse and the legal responsibilities of California’s mandated reporters. All child care providers are encouraged to attend. There will not be a […]
The Bay Area Professional Child Care Network: Supporting Family Child Care presents “Tuesday Talks” Tuesday TALKS it is a support group for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. […]
This workshop will provide an introduction to California Poison Control System and the Poison Hotline, indoor and outdoor hazards, childcare and school safety, and health education resources, now updated with information regarding the following: - Cannabis - Liquid Nicotine - Fentanyl Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcocuqvqDotHNeNqJ1k0aV6ttjCR3sYwbD8
Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning Después de tomar Trauma 101, únase a nosotros para esta inmersión profunda en estrategias sensibles al trauma. Practicaremos el uso de la respiración, el movimiento, los libros y el juego para ayudar a les niñes a superar sus grandes emociones. Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvcOyrrTopGt1Hcp6AauZLK1-o_1GAHPEA?mc_cid=b628290aec&mc_eid=a36a0255c4#/registration
Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning With all the controversy around the education of bilingual children, how do we know what's best? Join us to dispel some common myths […]
Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! This will be an INTERACTIVE café, so join us on zoom! Come as you are, strengthen your protective factors […]
Presented by Maria Cruz CocoKids Child Care Business Coordinator and Alexis Ford Child Care Workforce Development Coordinator What sets your child care business apart? You know what's special about your […]
Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning 關於雙語兒童的教育存在諸多爭議，我們如何知道什麼是最好的? 請加入我們，消除一些常見的關於語言學習的迷思，並討論如何在家庭和課堂上支持雙語兒童。 在此註冊: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApfu-rpjMuH9Eh3zueQPl3e35cJ5awzhFZ#/
Presented by First Five Contra Costa Did you know that at least 1 in 20 individuals experience sensory processing difficulties? Were you also aware that humans possess more than the […]
We invite you to join us at the CocoKids Concord office for Grow it, Try it, Like it!: Exploring the Benefits of Gardening with Children. In this interactive workshop, participants […]
Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning Con toda la controversia en torno a la educación de los niñes bilingües, ¿cómo sabemos qué es lo mejor? Acompáñenos a descartar algunos […]
Presented By Kyo Does your child have a hard time following directions? Do they frequently whine? This webinar will provide you with tips to decrease whining and increase cheerful cooperation! […]
Cups, waterbottles, and tumblers oh my! So many choices for healthy hydration. Which is best for staying hydrated? How much water should I drink? How much water should children drink? […]
Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning In this interactive workshop, we will discuss the ways that a colorblind approach fails to advance racial equity, and explore two alternative methods […]
The Bay Area Professional Child Care Network: Supporting Family Child Care presents “Tuesday Talks” Tuesday TALKS it is a support group for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. […]
Breathe for Playfulness Would you like to connect with others in the ECE community through mindful movement and connection? Would you also like to Social Emotional strategies to help the […]
Early care providers play a pivotal role in helping children navigate the ups and downs of their big feelings. We'll explore practical strategies and tools for understanding and fostering co-regulation […]
El grupo de suporte para proveedoras en español será en Zoom. Durante esta reunión hablaremos de los diferentes tipos de programas que tenemos paras apoyarlas como proveedoras. Únase para conectarse […]
Presented by Maria Cruz CocoKids Child Care Business Coordinator and Alexis Ford Child Care Workforce Development Coordinator Begin to establish trust. clarity and positive communication with families through your contract […]
Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning En este taller interactivo, discutiremos las formas en que un enfoque que no hable de distinciones raciales falla en promover la equidad, y […]
Presented by Cristina Hickey, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will […]
Presented By Kyo Children with autism often have difficulty engaging in cooperative play with their peers which can limit their ability to explore and develop social relationships. Join us as […]
The Bay Area Professional Child Care Network: Supporting Family Child Care presents “Tuesday Talks” Tuesday TALKS it is a support group for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. […]
Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! This will be an INTERACTIVE café, so join us on zoom! Come as you are, strengthen your protective factors […]
In part 2 of this workshop we will reflect and dive deeper on the concepts from part 1. Early care providers play a pivotal role in helping children navigate the […]
Breathe for Inspiration Would you like to connect with others in the ECE community through mindful movement and connection? Would you also like to Social Emotional strategies to help the […]
The Quality Matters (QM) program supports and incentivizes early care and education programs to offer the best learning experiences possible to the children they serve. The goal of QM is […]
The Bay Area Professional Child Care Network: Supporting Family Child Care presents “Tuesday Talks” Tuesday TALKS it is a support group for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. […]
The description stays the same: Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! This will be an INTERACTIVE café, so join us on zoom! Come as you […]
El grupo de suporte para proveedoras en español será en Zoom. Durante esta reunión hablaremos de los diferentes tipos de programas que tenemos paras apoyarlas como proveedoras. Únase para conectarse […]
Presented by Cristina Hickey, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will […]
Is it always a negotiation when you ask your child to complete a task? Using a “first this, then that” statement is a reliable way to get your child to […]
Tuesday TALKS it is a support group for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. Come to share ideas, ask questions, and build community with your fellow providers! This […]
Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! This will be an INTERACTIVE café, so join us on zoom! Come as you are, strengthen your protective factors […]
Presented by Maria Cruz CocoKids Child Care Business Coordinator and Alexis Ford Child Care Workforce Development Coordinator Could you accurately estimate the costs of your business? Learn to do just […]
Tuesday TALKS it is a support group for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. Come to share ideas, ask questions, and build community with your fellow providers! […]
The core mission of the Community Care Licensing Division, Child Care Licensing Program is to maintain the health and safety of children by ensuring that licensed child care facilities meet […]
Each year, one in four children under the age of five are identified as “at risk” for developmental delays. Oftentimes the most powerful agent for change is not the hours […]
Presented by Angelina Shippe, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will […]
El grupo de suporte para proveedoras en español será en Zoom. Durante esta reunión hablaremos de los diferentes tipos de programas que tenemos paras apoyarlas como proveedoras. Únase para conectarse […]
Presented by Maria Cruz CocoKids Child Care Business Coordinator and Alexis Ford Child Care Workforce Development Coordinator Don’t be caught off guard – identify and set up your best method […]
Tuesday TALKS it is a support group for Family Child Care providers hosted by Bay Area Professional Family Child Care Network. Come to share ideas, ask questions, and build community […]
In this workshop we will go over sensory experiences for infants, control experiences for mobile infants, and exploratory experiences for toddlers. Gain insight towards what kind of activities, equipment and […]
Presented by Maria Cruz CocoKids Child Care Business Coordinator and Alexis Ford Child Care Workforce Development Coordinator What sets your child care business apart? You know what’s special about your […]
Does your child run away when presented with an unpleasant task or walk away from you when in the community? In this 30-minute webinar, families will learn to identify the […]
This workshop will provide an introduction to California Poison Control System and the Poison Hotline, poison prevention for trending topics, and health education resources. Now updated with information regarding the […]
Mejorar el aprendizaje activo de bebés y niños pequeños: en este taller repasaremos las experiencias sensoriales para bebés, las experiencias de control para bebés móviles y las experiencias exploratorias para […]
Meal time can be stressful for anyone with young children. Difficulties with food selectivity and other meal-time challenges are even more common amongst people with autism. This can lead to […]
Tuesday TALKS is hosted by the Bay Area Professional Family Child Care Network. This support group is for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. Come to share ideas, […]
Presented by Angelina Shipe, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will […]
The core mission of the Community Care Licensing Division, Child Care Licensing Program is to maintain the health and safety of children by ensuring that licensed child care facilities meet […]
Presented by Maria Cruz CocoKids Child Care Business Coordinator and Alexis Ford Child Care Workforce Development Coordinator Begin to establish trust. clarity and positive communication with families through your contract […]
Tuesday TALKS is hosted by the Bay Area Professional Family Child Care Network. This support group is for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. Come to share ideas, […]
Presented by Angelina Shipe, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will […]
Presented by Fred Kenyon and Kim Nava, Kenyon Tax Services, Inc, Join us for an informative workshop tailored specifically for Family Child Care Providers! In this session, we’ll cover essential […]
Tuesday TALKS is hosted by the Bay Area Professional Family Child Care Network. This support group is for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. Come to share ideas, […]
Presented by: Alexis Ford, Quality Improvement Services Coordinator Would you like to connect with others in the Early Care and Education community through mindful movement and connection? Would you also like […]
Tuesday TALKS is hosted by the Bay Area Professional Family Child Care Network. This support group is for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. Come to share ideas, […]
Presented by: KYO, ABA Therapy Have you ever wondered why a child exhibits challenging behavior and what you can do to change it? In this 30-minute presentation, families and providers […]
Presented By: CocoKids Resource and Referral and Foster Bridge Staff Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! This will be an INTERACTIVE café, so join us […]
Presented by Angelina Shipe, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will […]
Tuesday TALKS is hosted by the Bay Area Professional Family Child Care Network. This support group is for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. Come to share ideas, […]
Presented By: CocoKids Resource and Referral and Foster Bridge Staff Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! This will be an INTERACTIVE café, so join us […]
Presented by: Jenna Jackson, Health Education Program Specialist, California Poison Control System Join us for a workshop where you'll learn about the services provided by the California Poison Control System […]
This workshop had to be rescheduled from 4/16/25 to 4/23/25. Presented by: Kyo, ABA Therapy Is it always a negotiation when you ask a child to complete a task? Using […]
Presented By: Joanne Funtila, CocoKids Inclusion Specialist, in partnership with First 5 Contra Costa Caring for a child with special health care needs can be challenging, however, you don't have […]
Presented by: Joanna Pulido, Health and Education Specialist with Contra Costa Health Join our Buying and Preparing Baby Foods workshop, where we will explain how to purchase and prepare baby […]
Presented by Angelina Shipe, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will […]
Presented by: CocoKids, Autumn Brooks, Workforce Development Coordinator Curious how intentional practices can elevate your leadership and your program? Directors and FCC Owners, join us! This session is designed for […]
Presented By: CocoKids, Alexis Ford, Quality Improvement Services Coordinator and Joanne Funtila, Inclusion Specialist Are you a childcare provider looking for more regulation tools? Are you interested in learning more […]
Presented By: CocoKids Resource and Referral and Foster Bridge Staff Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! This will be an INTERACTIVE café, so join us […]
Presented by Alejandra Renteria, Education and Training Coordinator Pest management can be a... pest! Luckily, there are steps you can take to reduce your exposure to pests and use effective, […]
Presented By: Kyo, ABA Therapy Summer break can be an exciting time, but for many, including children with autism, the transition to summer break is unfamiliar and stressful. Join us […]
Presented By: WestEd The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is funding free in-person training. Child care providers looking for guidance on supporting better outcomes for young boys of […]
Presented By: CocoKids Resource and Referral and Foster Bridge Staff Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! This will be an INTERACTIVE café, so join us […]
Presented by Angelina Shipe, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will […]
Presented by: Keren Vargas, Senior Health Education Specialist, Contra Costa Health | Family Maternal Child Health (Public Health) Learn how to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths […]
Presented by: Carla Fernandes-Goes, Child Care Advocate from the Community Care Licensing Division This workshop provides a detailed overview of emergency preparedness requirements specifically tailored for child care facilities, as […]
Presented by: KYO, ABA Therapy Using the toilet independently is an important accomplishment for every child. A little advanced preparation, and knowledge of evidence-based techniques, can go a long way […]
Presented by: Sarah Sun, Program for Infant Toddler Care, WestEd Participants will have an opportunity to review the three types of stress and the impact on early brain development and […]
Presented by: Sarah Sun, Program for Infant Toddler Care, WestEd Who Should Attend? Infant/Toddler program administrators Infant care teachers working with children birth to 36 months Center-based or family childcare […]
Adapting and Thriving: Child Care in a Changing World Join us for CocoKids 31st Annual Early Learning Conference at Diablo Valley College. This exciting in-person event brings together educators, parents, and professionals […]
Presented By: KYO, ABA Therapy Meal time can be stressful for anyone with young children. Difficulties with food selectivity and other meal-time challenges are even more common amongst people with […]
Presented By: CocoKids Resource and Referral and Foster Bridge Staff Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! This will be an INTERACTIVE café, so join us […]
Presented by Angelina Shipe, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will […]
Presented by: Autumn Brooks, Workforce Development Coordinator and Alejandra Renteria, Education and Training Coordinator Congratulations on becoming a licensed child care provider! Now that you've completed the licensing process, you […]
Presented By: KYO, ABA Therapy At times, it can feel difficult to maintain your usual routines and even harder to implement new ones. Here you'll learn strategies for re-establishing former […]
Presented By: CocoKids Resource and Referral and Foster Bridge Staff and Kidpower Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! In this interactive adults-only workshop, we have […]
Presented by: Alexis Ford, Quality Improvement Services Coordinator and Joanne Funtila, Inclusion Specialist Toilet learning is a developmental milestone that looks different for every child-especially those with sensory sensitivities, disabilities, or developmental delays. In this interactive training, we’ll explore how to support all children through the process of toilet learning in respectful, responsive, and inclusive […]
Presented By: Alexis Ford, Quality Improvement Services Coordinator Would you like to connect with others in the Early Care and Education community through mindful movement and connection? Would you also like to learn and practice Social Emotional Learning Focused (S.E.L.F) strategies to help you and the children in your program stay regulated and engaged? You're […]
Presented By: Lisa Jackson, 350 Contra Costa and Dr.Bret Andrews, Physicians for Social Responsibility Gas appliances such as stoves and heaters can release indoor air pollutants that affect the health of both children and adults. Join us for an informative online session on how to create safer, cleaner environments in your home or childcare setting. […]
Presented By: KYO, ABA Therapy Each year, one in four children under the age of five are identified as “at risk” for developmental delays. Oftentimes the most powerful agent for change is not the hours spent in a therapist’s office, but the interactions between parent and child. Join Kyo to learn simple, easy to use […]
Presented by Angelina Shipe, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will discuss the issues of child abuse and the legal responsibilities of California’s mandated reporters. All child care providers are encouraged to attend. There will not […]
Presented By: CocoKids Resource and Referral and Foster Bridge Staff Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! This will be an INTERACTIVE café, so join us on zoom! Come as you are, strengthen your protective factors and learn more about your family’s strengths While we are no longer able to provide […]
Presented by Angelina Shipe, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County COCOKIDS PLANS TO OFFER THIS TRAINING EVERY OTHER MONTH: JANUARY MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER Dates are scheduled a couple months in advance. If you see the month you need but the training is not yet on the calendar, please know that the […]
Presented By: KYO, ABA Therapy This webinar will dive into what autism is including its signs and symptoms. Topics discussed will cover where one may seek a diagnosis, as well as the treatment options available. An introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) will be provided. This webinar will cover: What is autism? What are the […]
Presentado por: Alejandra Renteria, CocoKids' Education and Training Coordinator (Coordinadora de Educación y Capacitación) El invierno trae clima frío y, lamentablemente, resfriados y enfermedades. Pero hay pasos que puede tomar para reducir la propagación de enfermedades en su programa de cuidado infantil. ¡Venga y aprenda cómo mantener su programa libre de gérmenes! Únase a nosotros […]
Presented by: Tracey Anderson, Senior Health Education Specialist, Contra Costa Health; Family Maternal Child Health. The Community Oral Health Program (COHP) collaborates with schools and community partners to enhance access to oral health services by connecting children, youth, and families with no or low-cost dental resources. This initiative encompasses both the Children's Oral Health Program […]
Presented by: KYO, ABA Therapy The environment impacts and affects our behavior. In this 30 minute workshop, parents and providers will learn how to implement positive behavior support strategies including token economies and visuals to help make the best of the new “all in one” home. This webinar will cover: Setting clear rules and expectations […]
Presented by: Marisa Espinal, Program for Infant Toddler Care, WestEd Who Should Attend? Infant/Toddler program administrators Infant care teachers working with children birth to 36 months Center-based or family childcare providers Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers Goals of the workshop: Participants will have an opportunity to review the impact of protective urges, explore the […]
