Did you know that Child Care Aware of NH, a program of Southern New Hampshire Services has multiple Facebook Groups intended for different audiences?

This group was established to provide an online forum for Family Child Care Providers who are licensed or for license exempt providers who are enrolled to accept scholarship, to share resources, ask questions and enjoy each other's company. 

One of the components of the New Hampshire Connections Information System is a new personal portal that includes a variety of “apps”. Each “app” appears as a tile on a dashboard after logging in. One of these apps is the new Professional Registry. In the Professional Registry, you will have the ability to apply for credentials, register for training opportunities and if you work in an early learning or afterschool program, the ability to apply for background record checks. Please note, it's important for individuals to create their own Professional Registry accounts, so they can access their confidential information at any time.

If you are an early childhood professional and have any questions about updating your own information in your current registry account, printing your transcript, or setting up a personal Professional Registry for yourself, please contact Child Care Aware of NH or ACROSS NH. Due to the personal information found in your Professional Registry, we ask that all questions related to the Professional Registry be done through telephone or email. You may contact Child Care Aware of NH at ccrrta@snhs.org or via their Training and Technical Assistance Phone Lines: 603-578-1386, ext. 2526 and ext. 2532. You can contact ACROSS NH at 603-206-2875 or email acrossnh@seresc.net. Please use Subject Line: "Registry Assistance" when emailing.

The ERSI website is a helpful tool for providers and their staff to utilize when learning about the various Environment Rating Scales (ERS) and their assessment tools. The website has multiple sections that offer information about the breakdown of the tools, its process of development and information about the authors of the tool. You can also create an account on the ERSI website which provides additional news, updates and information about ERS.

Join this paradigm-shifting webinar by early childhood education expert Jacky Howell to explore the most current thinking about social-emotional development and how to ensure the staff you supervise are applying best practice in their classrooms. This webinar, titled Coaching and Supervising Staff for Social Emotional Development Growth: Prioritizing SEL in Your Program will take place on September 17, 2021 at 2:00 PM.

Please see the update from the new Credentialing Specialist about submitting new Credentialing applications on NHCIS. For additional questions, please contact the Credentialing Specialist, Annie Censullo, at: Annmarie.S.Censullo

@dhhs.nh.gov.

We do not have enough time, never mind the opportunities, to reflect on what we need and what is important to us. So often we think of others' happiness and well-being before we consider our own. This summer, let’s take an hour and a half for ourselves to explore these ideas and celebrate our strengths. Through this summer series you will have the opportunity to explore what inspires you and helps you feel your best self.

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Online Zoom Meeting 

Core Knowledge Area: Developing as a Professional  

Trainer: Stephanie Therrien, M.Ed., ECMPWT, State Lead Pyramid Model Coordinator

1.5 Hours of Professional Development will be awarded.

This year, families can expect some changes to the 2021 tax laws brought on by implemented legislation. You can share this helpful flyer with families to highlight the 2021 tax law changes. These changes effect both the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC). Families can also check out the Child Tax Credit Calculator for 2021 to see how much CTC they may be eligible for. Please note, the results should be treated only as broad estimates; the IRS will determine the final amount. We suggest families consult a financial professional if they want a more personalized estimate.

The CCDF 2022-2024 Plan DRAFT is now under review by the federal team at the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care (OCC). Once they have completed their review, DHHS will have the opportunity to make changes as directed by the OCC (for compliance and clarification) and request to make changes that DHHS has identified as necessary for clarity, corrections and omissions. Once the final plan is approved it will be posted on the NH Connections Website on the Resources Page under the NH Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan tab.

Child care providers have had it rough during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yale School of Medicine has partnered with the National Workforce Registry Alliance and New Hampshire to make sure that your voice is heard by policy leaders making health and economic decisions regarding child care. Last year over 80,000 child care professionals (from all 50 states and U.S. territories) just like you participated in this study, making it the largest study of child care professionals ever conducted. The survey is voluntary, confidential and takes about 10 to 15 minutes.

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. As early child care professionals, you can help ensure that all children in your care up to date on their immunizations. For more resources related to immunizations, please click on the full update below.

The State of NH is offering a mobile service in which COVID-19 Vaccinations can be administered at events big and small, locations big and small and in any part of the State. The mobile vaccination van is available upon request for any size group across the state of New Hampshire at no cost. Whether you want to make vaccination available to first, second or third shift employees, a religious organization, a community group, festival or neighborhood block party they will work to accommodate your request. You can request the mobile vaccination van by clicking on the button below or emailing NHMobileVacs@dhhs.nh.gov