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Conference Registration and information
OregonAEYC- Portland Spring
Conference 2016
April 15 & 16 2016
Email:
503.496.3991
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Required classes for Office of Child Care Licensing.
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Food Handlers:
FC offers Food Handler Manuals for self study option ONLY- $10.00
First Aid CPR Training
Receive a Two Year FA/CPR Certification- $40.00
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect.
Attend this class once Cost $10.00
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Community Café's in 2016
Please join us for a cohort style support group on the TS Gold online. Bring your tablet or laptop and help each other learn the methods and tricks of this online assessment tool. Family Connections staff will also be available to provide support on QRIS, Oregon Registry and professional development plans. Hope to see you there!
Dates:
Jan. 6th 6-8pm
Feb. 3rd 6-8pm
March 2nd 6-8pm
May 4th 6-8pm
June 1st 6-8pm
Location:
LCC building 26, room 314
(No Cafe's in April, July-Sept.)
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Contact Us:
Family Connections of Lane and Douglas Counties
e-mail: [email protected]
Lane County/Main Office
541-463-3954
Douglas County Office
541-440-7706
Website:
www.lanecc.edu/lfc
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Creating an Environment for Safe and Healthy Sleep in Child Care Programs
Along with nutrition, physical activity, and secure attachments, sleep is a basic requirement for a child's growth and brain development. Sleep is important for health and wellness, especially for growing infants and young children. Unfortunately, the amount of time children spend sleeping seems to be declining.
If only sleep-deprived children just got drowsy and went to sleep, but generally this is not the case. Sleep-deprived children are often impulsive, hyperactive, and are more likely to hurt themselves. In other words, they fall apart. A recent study found that children who don't get enough sleep can mistakenly be thought to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and children who don't have a regular bedtime are more likely to have ADHD-like behaviors (Pressman & Imber, 2011). Poor sleep is also linked to obesity and impaired immune function.
Healthy practices for sleep, including those that reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexplained Infant Death (SUID), support child health and family well-being. By becoming knowledgeable about sleep, you can help busy families lay the foundation for lifelong healthy sleep habits.
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All DHS listed child care providers should have received an informational letter regarding the changes made to the
Employment Related Day Care Program (ERDC) effective, October 1, 2015
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90 by 30 and
FAMILY CONNECTIONS
are partnering to bring you an AMAZING opportunity for the Child Care Community.
Friday March 11th - 4th Annual 90 by 30 Conference and
Saturday March 12th- Strengthening Communities Institute.
The theme this year is "Play Your Part" we believe that there is a role for each of us to end child abuse and support families. The conference and institute will be an opportunity to gain the tools need to Play Your Part in building generations of safe and healthy kids.
Please join us to explore this important topic- Protecting all children from abuse. Saturday's Strengthening Communities Institute is geared toward Child Care Providers and how to strengthen families and communities to see better outcomes for children. If you want to learn more about the 90 by 30 project
click here.
We are excited to bring in National experts, Judy Langford from the Center for the Study of Social Policy (creators of the Strengthening Families Framework) and Elaine Walters from the Trauma Healing Project (how to support children who have been through traumatic experiences), both will be focused on the important and challenging jobs that child care providers.
90 by 30 has generously offered a special discount for the child care community $35 a day includes 6 hours of training, breakfast, lunch and incredible content. For a detailed Flyer
click here
THIS RATE IS STRICTLY FOR PROVIDERS OR BUSINESSES WITH A GROSS INCOME OF LESS THAN $100,000 PER YEAR.
If you qualify for this rate, to register CLICK HERE
If you need help registering please call our office
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Newly rated 5 Star Programs:
Children's Choice Montessori, W. 10th st.
Temple Beth Israel Preschool
Newberry Child Care
Ellie's Preschool and Daycare
Newly rated 4 Star Programs:
Unity School
Dragonfly Childcare & Preschool
St. Paul Lutheran School
New 3 Star Programs:
New Dream Annex
Handel with Care Family Childcare
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Community Preschool Trainings
Fall 2015
FREE Trainings
Click here for more information on class dates, times, topics and location
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What is Vroom?
Vroom is a new website and app that focuses on early childhood brain development. Vroom is a set of tools and messages that empower parents and caregivers to be brain builders. It elevates what parents and caregivers are already doing right and enables them to make the most out of their time with their time with their children. New Science tells us that our children's first years are when they develop the foundation for all future learning. Every time we connect with them, it's not just their eyes that light up-it's their brains too. In these moments, half a million neurons fire at once, taking in all the things we say and do. We can't see it happening, but it's all there at work. That's why Vroom is here.
Vroom turns shared moments into brain building moments. Whether it's mealtime, bathtime, or anytime in between, there are always ways to nurture our children's growing minds.
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NAP SACC
Children today are not expected to live as long as their parents.
Childhood obesity is a national crisis and we as child care providers have the power to make changes that can reverse the obesity crisis.
The Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (NAP SACC) Program is a program to learn more about childhood obesity and how we can implement changes in our programs to help reverse this crisis.
7.5 hours of free trainings
Free classroom gifts at each training
Enrolling for the Spring NAP SACC
Cohort in January 2016
This program is provided through a grant from Trillium Prevention Services.
If you are interested please contact:
Wendy Hubacek
541-463-3309
Indoor Physical Activity Idea:
Play Balloon Badminton
Materials Needed:
1 round balloon
2 sturdy paper plates
Crayons, markers or colored pencils
2 tongue depressors
Hot glue gun & Glue Stick
Directions: Have the children decorate their paper plates using crayons, markers, or colored pencils. Have the adult use the glue gun to glue the tongue depressor to the back of the paper plate leaving about 4 1/2 inches of the tongue depressor hanging below the paper plate to make a handle for children to hold.
Blow up the balloon and let children hit the balloon back and forth with their hand made Badminton Racket.
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QRIS
Quality Rating Improvement System
is part of The Office of Child Care.
All licensed programs who are NOT participating at this time are a level one, which is the minimum level- by engaging in the QRIS process your program can choose to demonstrate higher levels
of quality.
This amazing achievement shows the true professionalism of the Early Childhood Education field. These providers are dedicated to providing quality child care and have made a commitment to ongoing, continuous quality improvement.
Family Connections is truly excited to be a part of this movement.
DID YOU KNOW?
That Lane & Douglas Counties have 160 programs participating in QRIS?
That includes:
43 *** 3 star programs
16 **** 4 star programs
16 ***** 5 star programs
Plus more that 40 programs that have made a Commitment to Quality care above the minimum licensing requirements! These programs are either working on setting goals in a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) or developing a Portfolio that documents how they meet the 33 early learning standards.
Ready to get started or learn more about QRIS?
If you haven't already attended the introductory QRIS class, please consider registering for the next
Increasing Quality Training!
Wednesday, February 24th
6:00-9:00 PM
FREE
Curious which programs have a star rating in your area? Providers and parents can search by zip code here:
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Do you know a child that exhibits these behaviors?
- Defiance/Opposition?
- Sassing/Talking back/Swearing?
- Tantrums?
- Self-injurious behavior?
- Lying/Stealing?
- Aggression/Destructive Behavior?
- Hyperactivity?
Options Counseling and Family Services is now offering Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an evidence-based practice that works with the parent and child together to help decrease the above behaviors while strengthening the parent-child relationship. Parents are coached on how to use PCIT (labeled praise, attunement, self esteem enhancement skills, active listening and reflection) in the moment through the use of a one-way mirror and wireless earphone. PCIT is designed for children between the ages of two and seven who have a parent/caregiver who is able to participate with them in weekly sessions.
Included is a flyer for more information about PCIT. If you know a child/family that may benefit from this service please encourage them to call Options Counseling and Family Services at our Springfield office. 541-762-1971, or the Eugene office at 541-687-6983.
See Brochure Here
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Class Policies To register for a class, you must pre-pay:
- Class registration can be completed online or over the phone.
- Online at: On Line Registration or call 541-463-3954
- Each person registering for a class needs to register with our on-line system, if you have taken classes with us in the last two years, you have a login. When you go to the website, enter your email and click forgot password and a password will be emailed.
- Whether you call or sign up on line payment for classes will only be accepted with Visa or MasterCard at the time of registration, payments are non-transferable from person to person.
- On approval, we are still able to accept checks and cash in our offices. Placement in a requested class will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
- We are not responsible for any CASH mailed to us.
- If you show up at a class without pre-registration you will most likely be turned away, not receive a certificate and be charged DOUBLE for the class.
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If you need disability accommodations in order to attend or participate in these events, please contact Disability Resources (541) 463-5150 (voice) or 463-3079 (TTY) at least one week in advance.
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