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MARCH 2014 CHILD ACTION INC.

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TOPICS THIS MONTH

COVERED CALIFORNIA'S ENROLLMENT DEADLINE IS MARCH 31, 2014

Enroll in affordable health insurance before it is too late. Income tax penalties for 2014 will be evaluated in April for those who remain without insurance. Open enrollment will be closed for affordable health insurance from April-September for eligible individuals and families, Medi-Cal will still be available for those who qualify during this time. Child Action, Inc. has certified educators to screen your eligibility for all health programs, discuss the health plans with you and refer you to agencies providing application assistance.

Talk with one of our certified educators:

- Nicole Ullrich: Nicole.ullrich@childaction.org or (916) 369-3335

- Ed Zuniga: Eduardo.zuniga@childaction.org or (916) 843-6325

FREE Community Workshop on Services for Children with Special Needs

How do you create an inclusive environment? Communication with families and the professionals who work with you and the child can be challenging, but including children with special needs can be rewarding for you and will benefit all of the children in your care. An inclusive early childhood classroom:

Provides children with a sense of belonging
Helps build positive social relationships and friendships
Creates an environment that supports development and learning

To include all children, you do not need to be an expert or have previous experience. Your experience working with children and families is the most important experience you have. Your partnership with parents, who are the experts on their child, and your willingness to learn are the most valuable resources you have.

On March 20 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Child Action, Inc. and Warmline are offering a FREE community workshop on Services for Children with Special Needs.

Call Child Action, Inc. at 916-369-0191 to register or click HERE for more info.

COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING UPDATES

Family Child Care Providers: If you have recently transitioned from county to state licensing, did you know that your county family child care license is valid until you receive your state license? Yes, it is! Licensing analysts are working as quickly as possible to process the remaining licenses and appreciate your cooperation. In the meantime, if you have general questions about the transition call Child Action at
(916) 369-0191 .

Beginning January 1, 2014, a new state law; also know as Assembly Bill 2109 requires parents or guardians who, because of personal beliefs, do not want their children to receive one or more immunizations required for entering school or child care to provide documentation. More information about this new law is available at www.shotsforschool.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Click here to view the entire Child Action, Inc. Calendar of Events.

3/11, 3/17, 3/25	Play Days
3/7-3/8	N Cal. ECE Director's 16th Annual Directors Retreat
3/11	Building Professionalism, Tying It All Together
3/12	Happiest Baby On The Block
3/20	Services for Children with Special Needs Workshop
3/21	CHDV Child Development Permit Workshop
3/22	2014 Yolo County Child Development Conference

PROVIDER NEWS

In This Issue

Covered CA Enrollment Deadline

FREE Workshop

Community Care Licensing Updates

Upcoming Events

Check It Out

Staying Healthy

Check It Out:

The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom

Patti Gould

The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom by Patti Gould is a wonderful tool if you are looking for ways to adapt your program for all children . It contains information on snack time, circle time, and how children with different abilities can participate in the outlined activities.

The Child Action Resource Library has a wide range of books, media, and adaptive equipment to support including all children.

Come visit us Monday through Friday, 7:30-5:00, or check out the resource library on line at

resource library.

You can browse as a guest or set up your own account online to reserve materials.

Staying Healthy:

There are still flu shots available!

Take Care of yourself. A flu shot can still make a difference this season.

Call us

(916) 369-0191

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