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  • Early Care and Education Get Togethers

    A Professional Learning Community. Funded by First 5 Calaveras.


    Share, Listen, Support, Nurture
    Morning Get Togethers
    Dates:
    Wed, Jan/25/23,
    Wed, Feb/22/23,
    Wed, Mar/15/23,
    Wed, Apr/26/23,
    Wed, May/24/23, and
    Wed, Jun/7/23
    9:00 am to 11:00 am

    Evening Get Togethers
    Dates:
    Wed, Jan/25/23,
    Wed, Feb/22/23,
    Wed, Mar/15/23,
    Wed, Apr/26/23,
    Wed, May/24/23, and
    Wed, Jun/7/23
    4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
    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

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

  • GRANDPARENT CAFE FOR AMADOR 2023

    online meetings held on Zoom
    Second Wednesdays starting at 9:30 am

    Mar 8, April 12, May 10, Jul 12
    Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8

    Support and Resources for grandparents raising grandchildren

    Meeting call: 1-669-900-6833 id# 890 2566 2476

    Ask about assistance with child care

    for more details about the meeting
    contact Danelle at 209-754-1075 or email dbohall@trcac.org

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Trainings & Events


  • PROVIDER WORK NIGHT

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

    Thursday, February 16th, 2023, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

    Make & Take theme - "Love"

    Consumable Closet

    ( Family Child Care and Family, Friends and Neighbor providers only)
    Items you may ake back to your program and use up.  Paint, glue, scissors, paper, glitter, play-dough, tape, craft items &and more!

    Lending Library

    Over 2,000 children's books and educational items available for loan.  All developmental areas available.  Large Selection of teaching books.  Keep up to 30 days and return when ready for something new.

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

  • THE RESOURCE CONNECTION
    EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MINI-CONFERENCE


    Saturday, March. 4th, 2023, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

    Castle Oaks Golf Club - 1000 Oaks Dr., Ione


    FOR AMADOR AND CALAVERAS EARLY LEARNING PROVIDERS

    PRESENTERS:
    Miriam Beloglovsky - Author: Loose Parts 1,2,3, & 4 and Creator Playful Transformations
    Jeanette Luedders Jones - Solano Community College, Child and Development and Family Studies



    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075 or email kfrazier@trcac.org

  • PROVIDER WORK NIGHT

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

    Thursday, March 16th, 2023, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

    Make & Take theme - "Spring Has Sprung"

    Consumable Closet

    ( Family Child Care and Family, Friends and Neighbor providers only)
    Items you may ake back to your program and use up.  Paint, glue, scissors, paper, glitter, play-dough, tape, craft items &and more!

    Lending Library

    Over 2,000 children's books and educational items available for loan.  All developmental areas available.  Large Selection of teaching books.  Keep up to 30 days and return when ready for something new.

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

  • L EARNING THROUGH PLAY WITH BEV BOS

    Tuesday, March 28th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Online via Zoom

    Bev Bos was a world-renown leader of the early childhood field, well known for her teachings on play-based learning.  A teacher, author, and prominent advocate, Bev and her Roseville Community Preschool were based right here in Northern California.  Join us for a lively and engaging evening based on her annual "good Stuff for Kids"Conferences.  You will experience Bev's philosophies on risky ply, messy play, nature play, rough and tumble play, storytelling, and music.  The evening will also include hands-on make and take activities, and participants will take home some fun incentives!



    Questions?  Contact Karen at 209-754-1075

    CCIP Eligible Strong Start Calaveras Eligible Amador Quality for Kids Eligible

  • PROVIDER WORK NIGHT

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

    Thursday, April 20th, 2023, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

    Make & Take theme - "On the Farm"

    Consumable Closet

    ( Family Child Care and Family, Friends and Neighbor providers only)
    Items you may ake back to your program and use up.  Paint, glue, scissors, paper, glitter, play-dough, tape, craft items &and more!

    Lending Library

    Over 2,000 children's books and educational items available for loan.  All developmental areas available.  Large Selection of teaching books.  Keep up to 30 days and return when ready for something new.

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075
  • Preventative Health & Safety
    Sunday, April. 22, 2023, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

    This eight hour Preventative Health, Safety, and Nutrition course meets the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) state licensing requirements including Nutrition and Lead Poisoning Prevention information to become a licensed child care provider by Community Care Licensing.  Cost is $25 per person.  Classes are held in Mokelumne Hill

    To register call 209-754-1075

  • CELEBRATE OUR CHILDREN

    CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL

    "Celebrating 25 Years!"
    25 Ways of Outdoor PLAY

    Saturday, April 22, 2023

    11:00 am -  2:00 pm
    at Argonaut High School, Jackson

  • PROVIDER WORK NIGHT

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

    Thursday, May 18th, 2023, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

    Make & Take theme - "Moms"

    Consumable Closet

    ( Family Child Care and Family, Friends and Neighbor providers only)
    Items you may ake back to your program and use up.  Paint, glue, scissors, paper, glitter, play-dough, tape, craft items &and more!

    Lending Library

    Over 2,000 children's books and educational items available for loan.  All developmental areas available.  Large Selection of teaching books.  Keep up to 30 days and return when ready for something new.

    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 in Mokelumne Hill

    Thursday, June 15th, 2023, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

    Make & Take theme - "Dads"

    Consumable Closet

    ( Family Child Care and Family, Friends and Neighbor providers only)
    Items you may ake back to your program and use up.  Paint, glue, scissors, paper, glitter, play-dough, tape, craft items &and more!

    Lending Library

    Over 2,000 children's books and educational items available for loan.  All developmental areas available.  Large Selection of teaching books.  Keep up to 30 days and return when ready for something new.

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

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    **  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

    Motherlode WIC of Amador & Calaveras Counties