January 13, 2021
Valley Oak Children's Services Newsletter
Families have Questions, We Have Answers
Although we are closed to the public during this time, our staff continue to be here
to answer your phone calls and emails. We are offering appointments to be
done virtually. Our Fingerprinting and Trustline appointments will remain open, as this is essential to our community and our local Child Care infrastructure.
We will continue to modify our programs and provide services to our families, Child Care Providers, and community!
 
(530) 895-3572 | www.valleyoakchildren.org

Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM / Friday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Closed for lunch 12:00-12:30 PM
Provider Updates
1099's Will Be Mailed No Later Than
January 31st as Required By Law
To ensure no delay in receiving yours, please let us know A.S.A.P if you
have had a change of address.
Alternative Payment Program Provider
Attestation Reminder

Is the Attendance Record missing the parent’s signature at the bottom? 
Please note: The Attestation can ONLY be attached if the bottom signature is missing due to COVID related reasons. 

For more information on Missing Parent Signature on Attendance Records,
click the button below.
Child Care & End Child Poverty in CA VIRTUAL Advocacy Day - January 21, 2021
Providers join us on January 21, 2021, "we're coming together as advocates--child care, food programs, safety net, and anti-poverty champions--for our “Child Care and End Child Poverty CA Advocacy Day.” Our landscape has shifted significantly. Let's raise our unified voices in support of California's kids and families. The needs are urgent and we want to provide both immediate relief and solutions to build back better.  On January 21st, we'll advocate for budget proposals that keep families fed, keep child care providers open, and commit to lifting families out of poverty. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unmet need is growing exponentially, yet California is facing an unprecedented budget deficit: we need our decision-makers in Sacramento to hear from the field on the impact of this pandemic, and what supports need to be improved during recovery. 
Don't miss this impactful day of action!"

This virtual advocacy day will take place from
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM PST for Advocate Training and Legislative Briefings
11:30 AM to 4:00 PM for Legislative Meetings

Click the button below to register and for more information
Upcoming Trainings/Workshops
Providers join us tonight from 6:00 - 8:00 PM for our Creating Diversity training.

This training will use the book, Creating Diversity-Rich Environments for Young Children from Redleaf Press. Which is an easy-to-use guide that shows how early childhood professionals can create a positive and inclusive environment for children of all cultures.
Participants will need the book
prior to training.

Creating Diversity Training will take place virtually via Zoom. 
To receive this virtual link and information, please call our office to register.

Pre-registration is required, please call our office today to secure your spot at (530) 895-3572. 
Providers join us Thursday, January 21st from 6:00 - 8:00 PM for our New Year, New Plan Workshop.

This workshop will share ways of how we find success in creating a more effective environment for the New Year. We will be sharing suggestions on how to use a planner to schedule age-appropriate curriculums and activities to balance work and life. Plus, this workshop will highlight how a blue chart can be handy within an environment.

New Year, New Plan Workshop, will take place virtually via Zoom. 
To receive this virtual link and information, please call our office to register.

Pre-registration is required for this FREE training, please call our office today to secure your spot at
(530) 895-3572. 
Family Child Care at Its Best Workshop
January 23rd from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Providers are invited to attend Family Child Care at its Best Workshop - Serving Children with Special Needs and Their Families

This workshop is put on by Family Child Care at its Best. All children deserve the opportunity to participate in family child care. Depending upon the needs of each child, providers are faced with special considerations and challenges. This workshop provides an opportunity to discuss strategies for how providers can successfully ensure children with special needs are included within their program. Topics include: ●creating an atmosphere of acceptance ●early warning signs of developmental risks ●how families deal with grief and loss ●helping families link to appropriate services.

For more information and to register, please click the button below.
This training, which is open to parents and providers, will help participants understand the important indicators of development in children in five developmental domains: Physical/motor, social/emotional, language, cognitive, and the recently added approaches to learning. Based on the book Developmental Milestones from Redleaf Press. This book and training is not meant to be used as a diagnostic tool.
Participants will need the book
prior to training.
Developmental Milestones Training will take place virtually via Zoom. 
To receive this virtual link and information, please call our office to register.

Pre-registration is required, please call our office today to secure your spot at (530) 895-3572. 
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