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CHILD CARE INITIATIVE PROJECT (CCIP)




WHAT IS CCIP?


Child Care Initiative Project


CCIP is designed to build child care capacity, enhance the quality of all home based child care programs through training, technical assistance (TA), and ongoing support.


Who Can be a Part of CCIP?


You can be a part of CCIP:

  • If you are in the process of obtaining your Family Child Care license
  • Currently have a Family Child Care License
  • Working in a Family Child Care Home
  • Expanding your license from small to large
  • Focusing on an infant/toddler and/or off-hour care
  • Or providing license-exempt care as a Family, Friend or Neighbor (FFN)

What is CCIP Training Based on?


California Early Childhood Education (ECE) Competencies:

  • Child Development
  • Culture, Diversity and Equity
  • Relationships, Interactions and Guidance
  • Family and Community Education
  • Dual-Language Development
  • Observation, Screening, Assessment, and Documentation
  • Special Needs and Inclusion
  • Learning Environments and Curriculum
  • Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • Leadership in Early Childhood Education
  • Professionalism
  • Administration and Supervision


* FFN (friends, family, or neighbor care) also known as license exempt care, means that the provider is not required to be licensed by the State of California.  Friend, Family and Neighbor care is provided in the child's or caregiver's home by a person who is a relative, friend, neighbor, babysitter or nanny.

    WHY SHOULD I JOIN?


    As a CCIP Participant You Will Receive Technical Assistance With:


    • The family child care licensing and fingerprinting process
    • Starting and operating a family child care business and marketing the program in order to enroll children
    • Setting up a family child care environment
    • Working effectively with parents
    • Developmental needs of children
    • Ongoing provider support
    • Caring for infants and toddlers

    Professional Growth:


    • Trainings in the 12 CA Early Childhood Education Competencies

    Financial Support:


    • Licensing Costs
    • Start-up Expenses

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    Joint funding provided by the California Department of Social Services, and the California Department of Education.

    WHAT DOES IT TAKE


    To Become a CCIP Participant


      • Complete the Self-Reflection Survey

      • Attend workshops and complete Home Studies to earn hours and fun incentives


        BECOME A FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER


        Make a Difference in a child's life...
        One day at a time.



        The Resource Connection Child Care Resource & Referral is Here To Help!!


        We will provide assistance to any child care provider residing in Amador & Calaveras County wishing to become a licensed family child care provider, providers wanting to improve or expand their license or focus on infant/toddler and Family, Friends and Neighbor providers.

        Funding is available on a first-come-first-serve basis to assist with the cost of purchasing items required by licensing to make your home safe and healthy. 

        Family, Friend, Friend or Neighbor Care (FFN, also known as License Exempt Child Care) means that the provider is not required to be licensed by the State of California.  FFN care is provided in the child's or caregiver's home by a person who is a relative, friend, neighbor, babysitter or nanny.


        Ready to learn more? Call is at 209-754-1075 or 877-944-9911 (toll free) or email Karen Fraizer at kfrazier@trcac.org