Important Message from the
Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County
Dear Child Care Providers, Owners, Teachers, Educators, and Unsung Heroes,

We are here for you and we are #ReadyToHelp. Please find in our latest email update below yesterday's webinar, the 2nd in our " Mindful of Your Mental Health" series - all about the importance of self-care throughout these unprecedented days to come. We have teamed up with our local community partner, Marriage & Family Services, to provide free mental health supports and resources for our families and providers. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to them directly via their contact information listed below.

Through the changes of social distancing, our mission continues - to ensure children have access to high-quality education in their formative preschool years. Please review our Extended Learning Opportunities and Upcoming Webinars and Trainings to find out more about all the ways we are #ReadyToHelp!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all you are doing for the children and families you serve. Please reach out to us if we can be of any help:

~ Your Friends at the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County
Free Mental Health Support & Resources
Please share this information with your families. Services are at no cost to families and providers.

If you are needing assistance and would like a referral for mental health services, please contact Mr. Eric Mundt, LMFT, with Marriage & Family Services:

Phone: 561.503.3059
Mindful of Your Mental Health: Self-Care in a Quarantine Webinar Recording Available
We are thankful to share a recording of our resource-packed webinar yesterday on SELF-CARE . Click on the following link to watch the webinar on YouTube !
Register for Provider Training Today!
These trainings are for all child care staff to support the programmatic functions of a child care center or family child care home. All trainings offered are FREE and participants will receive In-Service Hours (if not otherwise stated).

Follow the steps to  Login  if you are an  existing user  or  Register  for  new users .
Strategies to Promote Children's Thinking Skills
(Spanish Webinar)


Thursday, April 30
3:00 to 4:00 PM
Intentional Interactions throughout the Day with Infants & Toddlers
(Webinar w/ Ron Mohl)

Saturday, May 2
9:00 to 10:00 AM
Intentional Interactions throughout the Day with Prekindergarteners
(Webinar w/ Ron Mohl)

Saturday, May 2
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Completing My Teaching Strategies/GOLD Checkpoint
(Webinar)


Tuesday, May 5
1:00 to 2:00 PM
Reducing Stress in the Early Child Care Environment
(Webinar)

Thursday, May 7
2:00 to 3:00 PM
How We Think and Feel About Disabilities  (Spanish Webinar)


Thursday, May 7
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Reducing Stress in the Early Child Care Environment
(Spanish Webinar)

Friday, May 8
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Please visit our website for a full list of all trainings:
Extended Early Learning Opportunities
Week Five | For All Early Learners
"Creative Expression Through The Arts"
(for Parents & Families)
"5 Benefits Kids Get From Doing Art"
(for All Early Learners)
"Going on a Journey"
(for Parents & Families)
"Story Time | Frida"
Earth Day Celebration Through The Arts
Self Expression Through Abstract Painting
(for All Early Learners)
"Little Miss Muffet"
This Month, We're Talking About...
Save The Date | Mental Health Series #3
Join us for our 3rd and Final Part in our "Mindful of Your Mental Health" webinar series, all about Thriving as a Family During Quarantine .

You don't want to miss this free opportunity where we will lead a discussion about how to keep your children and family thriving through the Coronavirus pandemic.
Thriving as a Family During Quarantine
Wednesday, May 6 @ 3:00 to 4:00 PM
Don't be shy! Take a moment to say Hi!
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We're all in this together.