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Notices & Updates


  • AMADOR & CALAVERAS
    EARLY CARE & EDUCATION GET-TOGETHERS

    A Professional Learning Community. Funded by Columbia College, the Resource Connection, and CUSD.


    Share, Listen, Support, Nurture
    ARE YOU?
    A New Director? Site Supervisor? Family Child Care Home Provider? Aspiring administrator? Experienced Director with new challenges?
    Staff shortages, enrollment challenges, COVID fatigue got you exhausted? Feeling overwhelmed?  Isolated?  Want to start off the year on a positive note?

    THEN:
    Come share your challenges and opportunities. Problem solve with others.
    Receive support, resources, and build on your strengths.
    * Professional growth hours available *


    Morning Get Togethers

    9:00 am to 11:00 am

    Dates:
    Wed, Jan / 8 / 25,
    Wed, Feb / 12 / 25,
    Wed, Mar / 12 / 25,
    Wed, Apr / 9 / 25,
    Wed, May / 14 / 25, and
    Wed, Jun / 11 / 25

    Virtual VIA Zoom
    Please RSVP one week before each seminar
    Janet Orvis-Cook, Facilitator
    Call or text: 209-743-6157



    Evening Get Togethers

    4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

    Dates:
    Wed, Jan / 8 / 25,
    Wed, Feb / 12 / 25,
    Wed, Mar / 12 / 25,
    Wed, Apr / 9 / 25,
    Wed, May / 14 / 25, and
    Wed, Jun / 11 / 25
    Virtual VIA Zoom
    Please RSVP one week before each seminar
    Alissa Bain, Facilitator
    Call or text: 209-481-7666

    • (view notices page)

Trainings & Events


  • CHILD CARE JOB FAIR

     A One-Stop Shop for all Resources


    Saturday, February 222025

    9:00 pm to 12:00 Noon


    At the Metropolitan - 59 Main Street in San Andreas


    Presented by the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce and the Resource Connection

    Grant Help
    Grant Planning
    Social Media
    Day Care
    Pre-School Care
    Full time Childcare
    AND MORE!

  • PEDIATRIC & ADULT CPR/FIRST AID


    SUNDAY, MARCH 2ND, 2025
    at our office at
    8085 Highway 26, Suite G in Mokelumne Hill

    The Resource Connection Child Care Resource & Referralwill be offering In - Person Pediatric CPR Classes. Classesare held at 8085 Suite G Hwy 26. Mokelumne Hill 95245

    This 8-hour course is CPR – Adult, Child & Infant and Pediatric First Aid training designed specifically for California State Licensed Child Care Providers and people seeking Child Care licensing in the State of California to satisfy the State requirement for 8 hours of special training in CPR & pediatric first aid that includes extra topics required by the State of California EMS Authority.Satisfies Title 22 requirements for CPR & First Aid Training’s requirements for Child Care Providers.

    Please call Karen at 209-754-1075 for regustration information
    Health & Safety Reimbursement is Available Now

    Licensed center-based staff and family child care providers along with license-exempt providers in Amador & Calaveras Counties! If you complete an EMSA approved CPR/First Aid or Health &Safety training between July 1, 2023 and June 30,2024 you can apply for a reimbursement! Limited funding available.


    Apply online or call Karen Fraizer at 209-754-1075

  • UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LIVING


    Join us Tuesday, March 11th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

    on-line via Zoom

    Universal Design for Living (UDL) is a teaching approach that aims to make learning accessible and inclusive for all students by reducing barriers and providing flexibility.  UDL is based on brain science and evidence-based educational practices, and it can also take advantage of digital technology.

    Kevin Schaefer, Director for Equity and Inclusive Practices - for the Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP) Project, El Dorado Office of Education will guide us through Universal Design in Early Childhood Education.

    Questions of for more information contact Karen Frazier at kfrazier@trcac.org or call 877-944-9911

  • PROVIDER WORK NIGHT

    Lending Library - Consumable Closet - Copies
    Make & Take Activity
    at our office at 8085 Highway 26, Suite G
    in Mokelumne Hill

    Thursday, March 20th, 2025, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm


    Learning Resources

    ( Open to all providers)
    Items you may take back to your program and use up.  Paint, glue, scissors, paper, glitter, play-dough, tape, craft items and more!

    Our color copy machine is available to print your contracts, policy booklets, and other business paperwork.

    Lending Library

    Over 4,000 children's books and educational items available for loan.  All developmental areas available.  Large Selection of teaching books. 

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075
  • The Calaveras Child Care Council Presents

    CALAVERAS CHILDREN'S FAIR

    Saturday, April. 5th, 2025
    11:00 am to 2:00 pm

    (rain or shine)


    at Calaveras High School
    350 High School St., San Andreas


    Theme: "It Takes A Village"

    FREE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

    Music * Public Health * Fire & Police
    Community Resources * Lunch * Car Seat Checkpoint
    Face Painting * Reptiles & Animals * Outdoor Activities

    For the safety of all attendees, please note that dogs are not permitted at this event.

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 754-1075

  • PROVIDER WORK NIGHT

    Lending Library - Consumable Closet - Copies
    Make & Take Activity
    at our office at 8085 Highway 26, Suite G
    in Mokelumne Hill

    Thursday, April 17th, 2025, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm


    Learning Resources

    ( Open to all providers)
    Items you may take back to your program and use up.  Paint, glue, scissors, paper, glitter, play-dough, tape, craft items and more!

    Our color copy machine is available to print your contracts, policy booklets, and other business paperwork.

    Lending Library

    Over 4,000 children's books and educational items available for loan.  All developmental areas available.  Large Selection of teaching books. 

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075
  • the countdown begins...
    SAVE THE DATE:
    Saturday April 26th - 11am- 2pm
    at Argonaut High School in Jackson

    27th annual

    CELEBRATE OUR CHILDREN FESTIVAL


    theme: "Unlocking the Mysteries of Learning"

    presented by the Amaodr Child Care Council


    for more details contact Erika Simmons at 754-1075

  • PROVIDER WORK NIGHT

    Lending Library - Consumable Closet - Copies
    Make & Take Activity
    at our office at 8085 Highway 26, Suite G
    in Mokelumne Hill

    Thursday, May 15th, 2025, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm


    Learning Resources

    ( Open to all providers)
    Items you may take back to your program and use up.  Paint, glue, scissors, paper, glitter, play-dough, tape, craft items and more!

    Our color copy machine is available to print your contracts, policy booklets, and other business paperwork.

    Lending Library

    Over 4,000 children's books and educational items available for loan.  All developmental areas available.  Large Selection of teaching books. 

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075

  • PROVIDER WORK NIGHT

    Lending Library - Consumable Closet - Copies
    Make & Take Activity
    at our office at 8085 Highway 26, Suite G
    in Mokelumne Hill

    Thursday, June 19th, 2025, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm


    Learning Resources

    ( Open to all providers)
    Items you may take back to your program and use up.  Paint, glue, scissors, paper, glitter, play-dough, tape, craft items and more!

    Our color copy machine is available to print your contracts, policy booklets, and other business paperwork.

    Lending Library

    Over 4,000 children's books and educational items available for loan.  All developmental areas available.  Large Selection of teaching books. 

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075

    • (view events page)


    **  Register for Workshops/trainings through the CA ECE Workforce Registry  Click here to learn how to sign-up and register for workshops.   To receive credit, please submit your Workforce Registry number to snoble@trcac.org.




    THE RESOURCE CONNECTION
    FAMILY OF PROGRAMS ALSO INCLUDE:


    The Resource Connection Administrative Office

    Calaveras Children's Advocacy Center

    Calaveras Crisis Center

    Early Childhood Programs - Calaveras Head Start and Ealy Head Start

    The Food Bank of Calaveras County

    WIC of Amador & Calaveras Counties