Dear Providers,
You make life better for children and families every day.
You are an educator, a nurturer, a critical thinker.
You make children smile, bring peace of mind, and share your smiles.
You change diapers, wash hands, tie shoes, zip up coats, keep our little ones safe.
You soothe children when they need calm.
You make life better everyday for children and families and are a hero to so many.
Thank you!
High-quality child care is expensive. Thanks to the hard work of many parents, child care providers, and community partners, last year the Washington State Legislature passed the Fair Start for Kids Act. The Fair Start for Kids greatly expanded access to affordable child care for families in Washington State. For more information or to find child care, contact our friends at the Child Care Aware Family Center at 1-800-446-1114 or visit www.childcareawarewa.org/families.
This training will explore advocacy – what it is, how to do it, and all the details in between. Whether you are a childcare provider, parent, business owner, or community member, you will learn how your voice matters and can make a huge impact on children and families.
What: Advocacy 101 – full *
Date: February 17, 2022
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Where: Online Zoom
This event is hosted by the Child Care Action Council and is open to anyone across the state. Please email instructor Alex Hanel, CCA of WA Mobilization Manager with questions.
* Sorry! Our friends at the Child Care Action Council reported that this training is now full. Stay tuned for details about the next opportunity to register for the same training in April.
La capacitación explorará la abogacía: lo qué significa, cómo hacerlo y todos los otros detalles. Si usted es un proveedor de cuidado infantil, padre, propietario de un negocio o miembro de la comunidad, aprenderá cómo su voz y su historia pueden tener un gran impacto en los niños y las familias de su comunidad.
La página de registro está diseñada principalmente para el desarrollo profesional de proveedores de cuidado infantil (STARS). Si no está aplicando bajo este programa, ingrese 00000 para el nombre de la empresa y la identificación de STARS.
ESPAÑOL
Abogacía 101
23 de febrero
6:30 – 8:00 pm
STARS: 1.5
Donde: via Zoom
Este evento es organizado por Child Care Action Council, pero está abierto a cualquier persona en todo el estado. Envíe un correo electrónico a Alex Hanel, CCA of WA Mobilization Manager con cualquier pregunta.
View the agenda and learn more.
Join us on February 5, 2022 for the Focus on Children Virtual Conference. Registration includes a day of learning and engaging with other early childhood educators committed to excellence.
This training will explore advocacy – what’s happening, where you can share your story, and how. Participants will learn what is happening in Olympia and Washington D.C. and learn how to influence child care policy.
Addressing Challenging Behavior: Enabling Your Staff to Act, Jamie AshtonProgram leaders will learn strategies to build a team that works together. Explore ways to support staff when triggered by challenging behavior, reflect on the role of culture and staff’s expectations, and gain an understanding of the role of implicit bias in staff’s responses to challenging behavior.
Growing Up WILD es un programa de educación para la primera infancia que se basa en el sentido asombroso de los niños por la naturaleza y los invita a explorar la vida silvestre y el mundo que los rodea. Los participantes participarán en actividades con materiales naturales que se pueden encontrar fácilmente en el exterior. Estas actividades se pueden llevar adentro para que los niños las exploren y experimenten. También veremos ideas de actividades que se pueden crear en el interior y aún permitir que los niños exploren el mundo natural.
Visit the event page to register, review FAQS, and learn more about the breakout sessions and trainers.
