At-A-Glance
September 15, 2021
"By all these lovely tokens, September days are here. With summer's best of weather and autumn's best of cheer."

-Helen Hunt Jackson
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CCAoNH Updates
The 2021-2022 CCAoNH Professional Development (PD)
Connections Guide is Your One Stop Resource
We hope you are using the 2021-2022 PD Connections Guide on an ongoing basis. The PD Connections Guide is your one stop resource for finding all of Child Care Aware of New Hampshire's, a program of Southern New Hampshire Services, PD opportunities. You will also find information about our services, how we tied this Guide to the NH Connections’ website and ways to connect with other collaborative partners.
NEW Self-Study Professional Development (PD)
Documentation Forms
Recorded Webinars, reading an article or attending a meeting can be used as professional development if you complete a Self-Study Professional Development Documentation Form and upload it into your NHCIS account or keep the form on file for the NH Child Care Licensing Unit. There are two versions of this document: a fillable Self-Study Professional Development Documentation Form or a printable Self-Study Professional Development Documentation Form.
Putting Training into Action
A teacher from Keene Day Care Center created a bulletin board that included art work from both children and families. The teachers invited families to make flowers which were attached to the bulletin board in the main hallway where all could see.  The title of the banner read: “Social Emotional Skills Showers Bring Friendship Flowers.” Under the title were raindrops that included photos of the children as they demonstrated various social skills the center has been working on. The idea was that when these social skills happen, children and families grow. 
Have you or someone you work with been inspired by a Child Care Aware of NH professional development opportunity? Have you implemented an idea, thought or concept you learned? If you answered yes, share your stories with us. We would love to hear how CCAoNH trainings and TA have inspired your work. Send your story to outreach2ccrr@snhs.org and we will share your anecdote in our next E-Newsletter section, Putting Training Into Action.
CCAoNH Employment Opportunities
Child Care Aware of NH has open positions:
  • Child Care Resource and Referral Outreach Specialist
  • Lead Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator
  • Training and Technical Assistance Specialists
CCAoNH Professional Development Opportunities
Progressive Training and TA Program
Apply to be a Progressive Training and TA Program when it works for your program! You will find the application on the Technical Assistance page under the Provider Tab.

We have several Progressive Training and TA topics that programs can choose from this year. We have highlighted two of the programs below.
Program Emergency
Preparedness and Response
Can CCAoNH help you update your Emergency Preparedness Plan?
This Progressive supports Programs further develop their Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan, as well as practice the Emergency Response Drills to help them be more equipped for an emergency.
NH Early
Learning Standards
Does your program use the NH Early Learning Standards in an easy and manageable way?
This Progressive supports Programs in implementing and incorporating the NH Early Learning Standards into their program through daily activities, planning and communication with families.
Have You Heard About the Q-Ready Pyramid Model
Intro and Overview Cohort?
Apply today for the Q-Ready Pyramid Model Intro and Overview Cohort! This Cohort consists of supporting programs to obtain Pyramid Model knowledge in order to build and implement Pyramid Model practices within their program. Special guests and/or collaborative Pyramid Model partners will be added based on interest and engagement of the Cohort. Click here or the flyer to learn more.
Select Your Sessions for the CCAoNH E-Conference
Keys to Quality: Unlocking Your Professional Development
Saturday October 2, 2021

At the first Child Care Aware of New Hampshire’s E-Conference, Keys to Quality: Unlocking Your Professional Development, participants will partake in the Keynote Presentation, The Decline of Play Outdoors –
And the Rise in Sensory Issues, with Angela Hanscom of the TimberNook program. Participants will then have the opportunity to select three (3) more trainings to attend from a wide range of training topics to assist them in a stimulating day of
learning, networking and fun that
fits their personal professional development needs.
"E-Conference Double Play" Special

We are offering 2 conferences this year, one in October of 2021 and one in January of 2022. Each conference is $35.00. If you would like to attend both conferences for a reduced rate, we are offering an "E-Conference Double Play" Special for $50.00. Please reach out to our Professional Development Support Coordinator (PDSC) at
(603) 903-0830 or by emailing ccrrtraining@snhs.org using the subject line “E-Conference Double Play”. The “E-Conference Double Play” is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Register Today For Our Other Special Events
Thursday, October 21, 2021

2021 Fall
NH Early Childhood
Leadership Summit:
How to Attract the Talent You Want, Not Just the Talent You Get
with Krystal Hicks.
This year, CCAoNH is offering nine (9) Special Events. These Special Events range in length and vary in cost from free to $25.00 per event. Most Special Events require registration through Eventbrite unless otherwise noted on the informational flyers found in the Special Events Calendar.
Which Training Collection
Are You Interested In?
Intro and Overview of the ERS Trainings
Intro and Overview of the Pyramid Model Trainings
Revive & Thrive Wednesdays
These trainings are available to register for in the NHCIS Training Tile. You can view the trainings at-a-glance in the NHCIS Training Tile or by viewing the Trainings At-a-Glance Calendar. Please see instructions on page two (2) in this Calendar on how to register for these trainings.
Monthly Health and Safety Topic
September is National Health and Safety Month! 
Let’s join FEMA and The Department of Homeland Security in preparing for disasters. This is a great time to revisit Emergency Preparation Policies, COOP, and double-check those emergency backpacks! Each of the four weeks will have a different theme to keep you on track as we participate in this national emergency preparedness campaign!
September 12-18: Prepare for Disasters

Limit the impacts that disasters have on you and your family. Know the risk of disasters in your area and check your insurance coverage. Learn how to make your home stronger in the face of storms and other common hazards and act fast if you receive a local warning or alert.
September 19-24: Teach Youth About Preparedness

Talk to your kids about preparing for emergencies and what to do in case you are separated. Reassure them by providing information about how they can get involved.
Pyramid Model In NH
Resources to Share with Families
A Virtual Workshop:
Tools for Managing Challenging Behaviors
Join Families First October 12th at 6:30 pm for a free virtual workshop with Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka to learn more helpful strategies for dealing with struggles, chaos and meltdowns in families' day to day lives. Have them bring their questions for Dr. Mary, and check out her website resources here!
“Searching for the Right Child Care”
Information Sessions
Do you know families who are in need of child care for some of the following reasons:
  • Due to a wait list at your program
  • Not licensed to offer a specific age they're looking for
  • Not open during the hours they need
  • Only have part time vacancies instead of full time
Please have these families join Child Care Aware of New Hampshire, a program of Southern New Hampshire Services for informational sessions about finding and choosing quality child care that meets their family’s needs. They can learn about the types of child care that are available, New Hampshire’s current quality designations and have their questions answered by our experienced Child Care Resource and Referral Outreach Specialists.

Dates: 3rd Thursday of the Month from July 2021 to June 2022
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM 
Trainers: Kathy Palys & Meriba Johnson, Child Care Resource and Referral Outreach Specialists
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Other Early Childhood News and Updates
Important Information from the Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration
Haven’t started your ARPA/CCASP Grant Application?
Child Care Resource and Referral Outreach Specialists are available to assist you with starting your grant application. This help is available to programs who have not begun the application process. To request assistance, please email ccrr@snhs.org with subject line "ARPA Application Assistance Request”.
This Chart was updated on September 10, 2021. This is a general list of the broad categories of allowable uses for the CCASP/ARPA grant awards.
Please see the above video to help guide you through your Award Letter and Invoices. Please take the time to FULLY read your Award Letter and select the incentives that you wish to accept with your base award. *This video has no sound*
Updates and Information about
Absent Due to COVID Billing
The Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration (BCDHSC) announced the Absent Due to COVID Billing policy end date was extended to December 26, 2021. This full notice provides additional details about billing invoice spreadsheets and deadlines for billing.
Please join the Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration for monthly office hours. Please bring any questions related to COVID Absentee Billing with you and they will do their best to provide guidance relating to this invoice process.  
Watch this webinar presented the Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration to learn more about how to complete the Absent Due to COVID billing and how to leverage those funds to cover absent staff salaries as well. This webinar took place on September 8, 2021 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM.
New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship 101 PowerPoint
This PowerPoint gives an overview to the New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program. It's a great resource for families and providers who want to learn about the Program's eligibility requirements and how to apply for the Child Care Scholarship Program. It also outlines information on Preventative Child Care.
Mary Stuart Gile Early Learning Center Naming Ceremony
Please join the Gile Family, NHTI and the Boys and Girls Club for the Mary Stuart Gile Early Learning Center Naming Ceremony. This special event will take place on October 7th at 5:45 PM. Click on the photo or the link below to RSVP.
Mary Stuart Gile Early Learning Center Naming Ceremony
Keene State College through the support of the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health Services is recruiting SIX licensed NH child care programs across the state to participate in an exciting initiative designed to improve the health of children. Spots will be open until October 15th.

Participating in this project will enable your child care program to identify improvements in nutrition policies and practices. Your program will work with a health consultant and complete at least one self-assessment. Each participating program is eligible for a $1500 mini-grant to work on nutrition initiatives!
Child Care Aware of NH is a statewide Child Care Resource and Referral Program of Southern New Hampshire Services. The preparation of this email was financed under a Contract with the State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Economic and Housing Stability, Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration with funds provided in part by the State of New Hampshire and the US Department of Health and Human Services.