The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) recently announced important news for Early Achievers participants: Needs-Based GrantsThe Needs-Based Grant applications for the 2018-2019 fiscal year are now open. Eligibility requirements have not changed from prior years. Early Achievers participants are eligible if they are either participating in Level 2 activities or have been rated […]
Have you Met Sue Duncan yet?
Sue Duncan is the friendly voice the other end of the line when providers call to update their information, inquire about enrolling in Early Achievers, and ask about trainings and STARS hours. Sue also makes all of the reminder calls for trainings, creates training certificates, and helps keep our ship sailing upright at all times. […]
Seeking a Small Business Development AmeriCorps VISTA
Child Care Aware is seeking a Small Business Development AmeriCorps VISTA to work in our Bellingham office. This person will build on work started in 2017 by our 2017/2018 VISTA and increase program capacity. This is a wonderful position for you or anyone you know who is passionate about small business development, children and families, […]
Growing Healthy Children – A STARS Training Series
Our friends at Sno-Isle Libraries are hosting several free STARS trainings this fall in Granite Falls, Darrington, Snohomish, Oak Harbor, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Lynnwood, and Mill Creek. You can view the entire list and register here: https://www.sno-isle.org/kids/stars
State of Children & Families Early Learning Leadership Brunch 2018
Join Us! Date: September 27, 2018 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Swinomish Casino & Lodge 12885 Casino Dr, Anacortes Tickets: $35 Register: Online here The early years, prenatal through age eight, are increasingly recognized as foundational to a child’s long-term health and achievement. Unfortunately, many children face huge obstacles right from the very […]
Child Care Basics
Does the sound of a child’s laughter fill you with joy? Would you rather spend your days teaching children how to learn and play instead of working behind a desk? If you or someone you know is entering a career in child care and early learning, the Child Care Basics training is a basic job […]