Start-Up and Expansion Grant Details:

Start-up and expansion grants are accessible for Sheboygan County, thanks to the generous allocation of funds from Sheboygan County's ARPA program. These grants offer vital financial support to enhance childcare services in the region.

Contact Erin Williams at erinw@familyconnectionscc.org for more information.

Professional Development Opportunities

Upcoming Infant/Adult CPR with AED Classes

Upcoming Entry Level Courses

Family Connections

2508 S 8th St., Sheboygan WI

March 12

8:30 - 11:30 am
5:30 - 8:30 pm

Fundamentals of Family Child Care

Dates:

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20

Time:

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Price:

Must attend all sessions.

Resources for Working with Infants and Toddlers

Brain-Building Through Play: Activities for Infants, Toddlers, and Children:

Games and playful activities provide young children with opportunities to practice and build important function skills that will help them throughout their lives. These handouts offer games and activities that evolve from adult-child engagement to fostering independence and peer play.

The Importance of Social-Emotional Development in Children:

In this article, a psychologist explains social-emotional development, why it matters, and how families can support social-emotional development.

Family Connections Trainings & Events

Spanish Parent Café

Date: March 6 and April 10

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Location: Bethany Reformed Church [ 1315 Washington Ave., Sheboygan, WI ]

Registration link: https://forms.gle/Hr13gJgn9YtvJxvF6

Stewards of Children by Darkness to Light with Mandated Reporter

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, award-winning two and a half hour training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Through interviews with a very diverse group of people with lived experience, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children® teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities. Includes Mandated Reporter Training required by the Department of Children and Families for Chid Care Providers.

Date: Saturday, April 5

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Registration Fee: $16

Location: Family Connections [ 2508 S 8th Street, Sheboygan, WI ]

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/WG4ZVKCe2g

Community Events

Sheboygan County

Sheboygan - Mead Public Library

Storytime (9:30-10:00am & 10:30-11:00am)

Baby & Me Storytime - Mondays
Preschool Storytime -Wednesdays
Toddler Storytime - Thursdays

Make It @ Mead

March 6
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Random Lake

Spring Break Staycation

March 24-27
1:00 - 2:30 pm

Fond du Lac County

Fond du Lac Public Library

Family Storytime

Mondays & Tuesdays at 9:30 - 10:15 am

Babies and Books

Mondays at 11:00 - 11:35 am

Crafty Kids

March 12 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Paint- Along

March 14 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Manitowoc County

Manitowoc Public Library

Storytime (Wednesdays & Thursdays)

Baby Storytime 9:30-10:15am
Preschool Storytime 10:30-11:15am

Family Activity Night - Play Around with Treehouse Theater

March 18 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Messy Marvins

March 21 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Family Connections Playroom

Come check out our beautiful playroom with a diverse range of toys tailored for children from infancy to five years old. Drop by during our open hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9am to 11am and 1pm to 3pm.