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The California Department of Education (CDE) and Early Learning and Care Division (ELCD) are announcing funds authorized by the Governor and Legislature to provide money to providers for their purchase of cleaning, personal protective equipment, and other supplies to support emergency care during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. CocoKids is excited to announce that we will receive an allocation of $2.2 million for child care providers in Contra Costa County that are currently... open or intend to open serving essential workers during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Providers may be either licensed providers, license-exempt center, or home-based providers and are not required to serve children receiving subsidies. To submit an application: 1. Go to www.cocokids.org/cscp/ 2. Click on Self-Certification 3. Complete, click Submit and sign Stay safe and healthy, CocoKids

Parents, don't miss this webinar! Partnership with Families September 28, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Participants of this webinar will have an opportunity to review the impact of protective urges, explore the three caregiver qualities that parents identify as most important, and become familiar with the Acknowledge-Ask-Adapt process to create positive relationships with families.... Learn more: https://www.cocokids.org/event/partnership-with-families/ See more

Reserve your spot! Health Updates for Child Care Programs Webinar October 27, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm... A team of health care specialists from the Contra Costa Health Services Department will present and answer questions about symptoms and sick policy practices related to COVID. What are the latest policies on attendance of children with a running nose? What is a reasonable policy for families that travel and the child’s attendance at your program? Is it reasonable for a program to require a doctor’s note for a child’s reentry? Register now:

Free meals! More schedules and bus routes: Meals are offered by Mount Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD) to all kids ages 0-18, regardless of whether or not their child is enrolled in the district. For more information and other bus number schedules you can access this site: ... https://www.mdusd.org/FOODSERVICES See more

Free meals! offered by Mount Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD). Please see the schedule and bus routes. This is offered to all kids ages 0-18, regardless of whether or not their child is enrolled in the district. For more information you can access this site: https://www.mdusd.org/FOODSERVICES

Contra Costa County Openings at a Glance If you would like to know what businesses are open or closed in the Contra Costa County according to the Health Order by #cchealth, check the list of businesses here: https://cchealth.org//Contra-Costa-County-Openings-at-a-Gl

Las 3 Mejores Estrategias Para Navegar Comportamientos Desafiantes October 22, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm ¿Alguna vez se ha preguntado por qué su hijo muestra un comportamiento desafiante y qué puede hacer para cambiarlo? En este seminario web de 30 minutos, las familias aprenderán a identificar el por qué del comportamiento de sus hijos. ... https://www.cocokids.org//las-3-mejores-estrategias-para-/

How to Talk to Multiracial Kids About Race What is the right way to educate a 7-year-old who's, like... half losing her teeth? And also 10% attention span? To learn more about parents' different experiences and get some tips, read the full article here:

Vote YES on Measure X and YES on 15! Having a robust safety net is critical to the health and well-being of young children and their families. Therefore, as you register to vote, support the effort to pass Measure X and Prop 15 which will bring over $450 Million to the Contra Costa County to support health care, early childhood education, social services, schools, and much more. Use your right to vote for the right thing! Vote YES on Measure X and YES on 15. #Vote2020... https://www.healthyandsafecontracosta.com/ https://www.yes15.org/ See more

Child care providers, don't miss this webinar! Understanding Children’s Behaviors October 22, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm... In order to understand children's behavior, it is important to explore the possible causes of behavior, the connection to social-emotional development, and strategies for supporting behavior with infants and toddlers in group care. Register here to learn more: https://www.cocokids.org//understanding-childrens-behavio/

Tuesday TALKS (Webinar) October 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The second "Tuesday TALKS" of the month is happening this Tuesday!... If you are a Family Child Care Provider, don't miss this opportunity to interact and learn more. Register here:

Rethinking Circle Time Success in Your Program October 17, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Join us this Saturday for an interactive look at how to create a successful circle time in your child care program and discuss questions like - What does a successful circle time look like to you? What is the objective of your circle time? What are the biggest challenges that you and the children face?... Register to attend:

TODAY, OCTOBER 15, IS THE LAST DAY TO RESPOND TO THE 2020 CENSUS The census comes around only once every 10 years. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape your community’s future for the next 10 years. 9 Questions, 10 Years of Impact!... Your response will inform how more than $675 billion in federal funding each year is spent on critical services, including education, health care, senior centers, and public transportation. Responding is important for you, your family, and your community. Respond now at my2020census.gov.

Halloween & COVID-19: Have Fun While Staying Safe! Some Halloween traditions may look different this year to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are still plenty of ways families can have fun while avoiding the scare of being exposed to or spreading the virus. To get some creative ideas from healthychildren.org, click below:

Don't miss this session on: Toilet Training: A Path to Success October 14, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Using the toilet independently is an important accomplishment for every child. A little advanced preparation and knowledge of evidence-based techniques can go a long way in making the process faster and easier for children with special needs. Register below to learn more.