Fall 2020
Child Care Resource & Referral
Serving Douglas, Klamath & Lake Counties
Douglas: 541.440.7705 Klamath & Lake: 541.882.2308
Fall 2020 Newsletter & Training Bulletin
ELD COVID-19 Resources for Providers
ELD COVID-19 resources for Providers with videos walking through guidance. There will be upcoming calls/webinars and additional calls in the future that will require registration. (these will be more of a small group conversation cal)
Keep an eye out of the Facebook page, our updates, and check the ELD COVID-19 resources for Providers.
ELD’s updated guidelines for childcare and early education operations during COVID-19:
CCR&R Happenings
Office Schedule:
Fall through Spring Schedule- Mon-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Fall Office Closures:
Veteran’ Day – Nov 11
Thanksgiving- Nov. 26-20
Winter Holiday- Dec 24-Jan 3, 2021
Farewell Melinda!
We would like to let you know of a change in our Care Connections & Education office.

Melinda Collier's last day was Sept. 11, 2020, after 12 years of providing care, support and encouragement to our early learning community.

She will be greatly missed by us and so many of you.
Reminder to Register for Fall Term:
Connect with Alisa @ alisa.mcdonald@umpqua.edu or 541.440.7706
Training Opportunities:
The CKC Challenge:
Over the course of Fall, Winter and Spring terms, we will be offering the opportunity to receive training in all 10 CKCs. We are challenging Early Learning Professionals from Douglas, Klamath & Lake Counties to get training in every category! As you travel through the CKCs, you wil earn different achievement levels that each have rewards including tickets for a drawing to win some amazing prizes!

The Challenge Starts:
 October 1, 2020 and continues through April 30, 2021.
Douglas County First Aid & CPR Classes:
First Aid & Infant CPR is provided by
UCC Community Workforce Training. Cost is $89
Upon completion, please send Michelle (michelle.bassett@umpqua.edu) your certificate so we can record it in ORO.
Upcoming SOU Training:
Fall Conferences
DOUGLAS COUNTY:
(Open to All)
Featuring: Johnny Lake, Ph.D.
KLAMATH COUNTY:
(Open to All)
Saturday Nov. 7th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Online: Free (Limited to 100 people)
Instructor: Lindsey Kealy
Topic: In Lindsey's webinar, "The Power of Positive Connection", we will explore practical ways to support students' social and emotional learning using a trauma-responsive framework.
Resources
Take Learning Outside! 
Being outdoors gives children opportunities to be active and develop find and gross motor skills, observe, build, play, experience their senses and explore the world around them. Check out these great resources to help you create and manage outdoor learning environments.  


Physical Distancing Activities
For Parents
How Can We Help?
Care Connections & Education provides early learning resources and technical assistance to providers just like YOU!
Here are just some of the ways we can help:
  • Connect to Oregon's Early Learning Systems

  • Technical Assistance and Referrals to Extra Supports for Children with Challenging Behavior

  • Navigate Licensing and/or DHS
  • Program Quality Improvement

  • Cohort and Coaching Opportunities

  • Connect to Professional Development and Higher Education Opportunities
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Contact Us:
Douglas County
541.440.7705
Klamath & Lake Counties
541.882.2308