At-A-Glance
July 15, 2021
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"Dance with the waves, move with the sea. Let the rhythm of the water set your soul free."
-Christy Ann Martine
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It's Time to Update
Your NHCIS Program Profile!
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More families are looking for child care everyday! In order to have the most accurate information on the NH Child Care Search Portal, we are asking all Providers to update their information in their NHCIS Program Profile. Updating your Program Profile will also better prepare you to apply for the NEW CCASP Grant funding. Please take a moment to update your vacancies and any other pertinent information. For help with updating your Program Profile, please visit the NHCIS Program Profiles page or email ccrr@snhs.org.
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Would You Like to Become an Environment
Rating Scales (ERS) Observation Site?
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Are you a Family Child Care Provider and would like to become an Environment Rating Scales (ERS) observation site?
Southern New Hampshire Services, Child Care Aware of New Hampshire is currently looking for Family Child Care Providers across the State to help us become reliable with the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scales (FCCERS). If you are interested in inviting us into your program, please reach out to us at (603) 578-1386, ext. 2526 and ext. 2532 or email us at ccrrta@snhs.org.
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See below for changes and new resources available on the website. |
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CCAoNH Employment Opportunities |
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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
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CCAoNH Professional Development Opportunities |
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Apply today for the Environment Rating Scales
Virtual TA Cohort!
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This Cohort consists of programs gaining an understanding of the different Environment Rating Scale (ERS) tools, navigating the appropriate ERS tool, using the ERS tools to assess your program and adapting your environment to enhance program quality through the six (6) Subscales. Early Childhood Cohorts bring multiple programs together. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers, obtain resources and get support through training and technical assistance in a cooperative group setting.
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Application Due Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Selection & Notification Process: The in-house selection process will be based on program needs. Programs will be selected and notified by phone by Friday, July 30, 2021. This Early Childhood Virtual TA Cohort will run from August 2021 to December 2021. All participating programs will also be listed in the August Monthly Minutes.
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Progressive Training and TA Program |
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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.
- Business Management Practices
- Environment Rating Scale
- Infant & Toddler Team Initiative
- NH Early Learning Standards
- Program Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Pyramid Model Intro and Overview
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NEW Staff Qualifications Initiative
- Strengthening Families, Strengthening Care
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Staff Qualifications
Initiative
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Are you and/or your staff ready to get Credentialed? This Progressive Supports Programs and their staff in navigating the NHCIS Professional Registry, assessing individual knowledge and skills using teacher competencies, creating annual professional development plans and applying for individual credentials and/or endorsements through the NH Early Childhood Professional Development System.
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Infant & Toddler
Team Initiative
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Does your program work with infants and toddlers? This Progressive supports Infant and Toddler Providers to obtain their Infant/Toddler Endorsement, as well as works to incorporate the NH Early Learning Standards into their work with this age group.
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Join Us for Revive & Thrive
on Wednesdays this Summer!
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When was the last time you asked yourself:
What makes me joyful?
What am I thankful for?
How am I resilient?
What are ways I am self-considerate?
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.
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Registration Information:
Registration is free and through Eventbrite.
Registration is online and pre-registration is required.
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Dates:
- July 28, 2021
- August 11, 2021
- August 25, 2021
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.
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Summer Training Options Available on our Website |
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Child Care Aware of New Hampshire is continuing to plan for next year's training season, and we are so excited to bring you lots of new and exciting things. If you are in need of training hours over the summer, we recommend viewing the NH Connection's Trainings and Recorded Webinars page. We have copies of recorded webinars you can complete for self-study hours, links to free ProSolutions trainings and information related to Water Safety Trainings.
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Monthly Health and Safety Topic |
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July is Firework Safety Month!
Join NSC in celebrating Independence Day in the safest way! The National Safety Council advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals, and not to use any fireworks at home. They may be legal but they are not safe. Click here to learn more.
How did your program and how did your families celebrate the 4th of July this year?
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Connect to the Pyramid Model:
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Resources to Share with Families |
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“Searching for the Right Child Care”
Information Sessions
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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
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Other Early Childhood News and Updates |
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Important Information from the Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration |
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This is a recorded Webinar that discussed the upcoming CCASP Grant, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This Webinar took place on Monday, July 12, 2021 from 12:30-1:30 PM.
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The button below is for the Survey Monkey link to submit a Letter of Intent for the CCASP Funding. If you would like to be considered for funding you are required to submit a Letter of Intent as part of the application submission. This program has a rolling application process allowing for applications any time this summer and early fall, as long as funds are available.
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For more information on the CCASP Grant, please click on the buttons below. |
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The Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration is also hosting office hours related to the CCASP Grant. Office hours will begin July 14, 2021 from 12:00-1:00 PM.
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DHHS Announces Public Hearing and Releases Draft of FFY 2022-2024 Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Federal Plan for Public Comment |
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The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Economic and Housing Stability, Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration (Bureau) is preparing to submit the required Federal Plan regarding the use of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). These Federal funds support working families with low incomes to access child care through the NH Child Care Scholarship Program and to improve the quality of child care in NH.
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Please join the Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration for a Public Hearing on "the FFY 2022-2024 Child Care and Development Fund Plan Draft Version". The Hearing will be preceded by a one hour informational session on the content of the Plan.
Dates: July 19, 2021
Time: 5:00 PM
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How to Share Your Comments about the CCDF Plan with the Bureau:
- During the Public Hearing verbally, in writing or via the webinar
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Via email to: CCDFPlan@dhhs.nh.gov
- Via fax to (603) 271-8712, attention Debra Nelson
- By leaving a voice mail message at (603) 271-4242
Public comment period begins on Friday, July 16th until Wednesday, July 21st at 5:00 PM.
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CDC Guidance about COVID-19 Prevention Strategies
in K-12 and Child Care Settings
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Please join the New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) on Wednesday, July 21st from 3:30-4:30 PM for a call to discuss the newly released CDC guidance about COVID-19 prevention strategies in K-12 and child care settings. NH DPHS will highlight the new CDC guidance, discuss operational considerations for applying the guidance to NH and be available to answer questions.
Please note, the Zoom Link and passcode are different from the prior partner calls.
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
Passcode: 314651
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Early Childhood Tuition Assistance Grant |
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Are you looking to take an ECE course this fall term?
Applications for the Early Childhood Tuition Assistance Grant opened on July 13, 2021. Applications will be reviewed as received. Applications fill fast so apply early. Money is awarded at 100% tuition for your first Early Childhood Education course (PSY 508 Child Development), EDU 602, EDU 544 or PSY 510 or 50% tuition for subsequent Early Childhood Education courses. For more information and to start the approval process fill out the inquiry form at info.granite.edu/ecta.
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NH ASQ Training Needs Survey |
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The NH Watch Me Grow Steering Committee is interested in learning more about the statewide training needs for administering and interpreting the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) developmental screening tool. The results of this survey will help to develop a training plan to meet the needs of staff across the State who are charged with supporting families in monitoring their child's development. This survey will be closed by close of business on July 15, 2021.
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As an incentive, they are giving away twenty (20) $50 Amazon gift cards to randomly-selected survey respondents.
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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. |
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