Monday, March 14, 2022

The Community Care Licensing Division, Child Care Program (CCP), hosts webinars via phone or ZOOM for Child Care providers. The purpose of these meetings is to share timely and valuable information that impacts Child Care providers and allow attendees to ask questions of the CCP team members and guests. They will have the most updated Licensing guidance and a guest speaker on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is scheduled to join. 

Tuesday, March 22, at 6:00 p.m. 

Wednesday, March 23, at 2:00 p.m. 

Interpreters will be available to provide oral interpretations in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Written translation of the webinar presentation is typically available one week before the scheduled webinar and can be downloaded at Resources for Providers. 

Habrá intérpretes disponibles para brindar interpretaciones orales en español. La traducción escrita de la presentación del seminario web generalmente está disponible una semana antes del seminario web programado y se puede descargar en Recursos para proveedores.

口译员将提供粤语和普通话口译服务。网络研讨会演示文稿的书面翻译通常在预定的网络研讨会前一周提供，并且可以在提供者资源下载。

If you have any Child Care licensing-related questions regarding the COVID-19 public health emergency, contact the Department of Social Service’s Coronavirus General Question Inbox at CCLCOVID-19INFO@dss.ca.gov. Visit the Child Care Licensing Website for all other Child Care related questions.

The Community Care Licensing Division, Child Care Program (CCP), hosts live virtual orientations for FCCH. The live virtual orientations are instructor-led and live streamed through Zoom.

There is a limit to the number of participants per session. Early registration is recommended. Pre-registration and receipt of payment of $25 must be submitted no later than 1 week before the session. To pre-register for the above orientations, contact your local regional office. 

  • Friday, March 25, 2022 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
  • Monday, March 28, 2022 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, March 29, 2022 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, March 30, 2022 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

If you are unable to attend a live virtual orientation, you may register for the online orientation. For assistance with online orientations, contact your local regional office, child care advocates, or your local resource and referral program. For more information and resources on how to become a licensed provider, please visit the CDSS Child Care Licensing website’s How to Become Licensed page.

Interpreters will be available to provide oral interpretations in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Please share this with anyone interested in becoming a licensed FCCH provider.

Habrá intérpretes disponibles para brindar interpretaciones orales en español. Comparta esto con cualquier persona interesada en convertirse en un proveedor de FCCH con licencia.

口译员将提供粤语和普通话口译服务。请与有兴趣成为获得许可的 FCCH 提供商的任何人分享此信息。
Deadline: Friday, March 25 at 11:59pm

Applications are being accepted for the Minor Renovation and Repairs Grant Program. The funds from this grant will help FCC owners pay for repairs, renovations and materials for their Family Child Care business.

Children’s Council has created a Digital Bundle that includes a pre-recorded walkthrough of the application process, a list of documents needed to submit with the application and additional resources.

Children’s Council will also be offering virtual drop in work sessions in English where you can bring your questions and receive support. They will be held Tuesdays, March 15 and 22 from 1-3pm – ZOOM LINK to join.

Solicitud de Subvención para Reparaciones y Renovaciones Menores

Se están aceptando solicitudes para el Programa de Subvenciones para Reparaciones y Renovaciones Menores - Cuidado Infantil Familiar. La fecha límite para aplicar es el viernes 25 de marzo a las 11:59pm. Los fondos de la subvención apoyará a los propietarios de FCC pagar reparaciones, renovaciones y materiales para su negocio de cuidado infantil familiar.

Children 's Council se compromete a apoyarlo como propietario de un cuidado infantil familiar para completar este proceso de solicitud para su negocio y responder a sus preguntas. Hemos creado un Paquete Digital que incluye un repaso del proceso de solicitud pregrabado, una lista de los documentos necesarios para enviar con la solicitud y recursos adicionales.

También estaremos ofreciendo sesiones de trabajo virtuales en español donde puedes traer tus preguntas y recibir apoyo. Se realizará el lunes 21 de marzo de 1:30-3:30pm – oprima ZOOM LINK aquí para entrar.
Supporting Your Child Care Business with Federal Relief Funds
NAEYC’s resource document is available to help child care providers as you plan and use federal relief grants to support the viability of your child care business.

If you have any questions on eligibility or how to apply for any grant opportunities, there are a few options you can reach out to, including your state or local: 
Upcoming Events

Thursday, March 17th
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 
Join Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) and Community Vision to hear speakers from the Early Care and Education community in a “fireside chat” - style presentation on nonprofit
financial management. Speakers will share their real-world experiences working with the concepts from the previous two financial management webinars in this series: Financial Concepts & Indicators for Short-Term Planning, and Mid-Term Scenario Planning.
 
 
All ECE organizations are welcome, including child care centers, family child care (FCCs), and community based organizations (CBOs). Register here.
CSPP Expansion Funding Request for Applications (RFA) Overview and Instructions Webinar

Thursday, March 17th
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

The California Department of Education (CDE), Early Education Division (EED) will host a webinar to provide an overview and instructions for completing the Fiscal Year 2021–22 California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Expansion Funding RFA. All local educational agencies that are considering applying for CSPP expansion funding are encouraged to attend.

RFA overview documents, and application forms, can be accessed on the CDE CSPP Expansion RFA web page.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Passcode: 207261
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¿Es usted un educador de cuidado infantil en San Francisco?
您是舊金山的早期護理教育工作者嗎？
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