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  • LITTLE HANDS, BIG WORDS

    Sign Language for Infants & Toddlers


    Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    at First 5 Amador, 975 Broadway, Jackson

    This engaging hands-on-on workshop brings sign language to life! Parents will:
    • Learn over 100 essential ASL signs.  Explore songs, stories, and gmes that make learning fun.
    • Discover how to help children communicate before they speak,
    • Gain tools to reduce frustration and boost early language development.
    • Leave with practical strategies and colorful tools for everybody to use.

    Attendees receive - Little Hand, Big Words, ASL for Infants & Toddler's Guide with 100+ signs, songs, activities, and classroom-ready tools.  A full year of on-line access to a Dropbox for resources and video to implement the program!

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP

    Childcare available upon request.  For more details contact Karen Frazier at 754-1075
  • The Resource Connection Child Care Resource & Referral

    PROVIDER NIGHT


    Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
    At the TRC-R&R Office
    8085 Highway 26 Suite G, Mokelumne Hill 

    "Little Hands Need Great Providers!"
    Gather, Grab & Go - Your monthly dose of inspiration & child care resources!

    In a rush? Visit the library on-line and we will have it ready for pick up!

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

  • EMBRACE THE MESS: A PROCESS ART WORKSHOP
    FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS


    Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    at Gold Country Art Spot, 1423 Hawver Road, San Andreas, CA

    Ever wonder how to move beyond the cookie-cutter crafts?  This workshop is for you! We'll dive into the world of process art - where the focus is on creative exploration, not a final product.  Experience a variety of hands-on sensory-rich, art activities designed for preschoolers.  You'll learn "why" behind the method, gain practical tips for facilitating creative play, and discover how to beautifully display those many, many masterpieces.  Leave inspired with a toolkit of lesson plans, book pairings, and art supplies.

    Geard for Family Child Care Center Staff, Head Start Homeschool, Early Childhood Educators, Parents and Caregivers.

    REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 18 PARTICIPANTS

    For more details contact Karen Frazier at 754-1075
  • The Resource Connection Child Care Resource & Referral

    PROVIDER NIGHT


    Thursday, November 20th 2025 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
    At the TRC-R&R Office
    8085 Highway 26 Suite G, Mokelumne Hill 

    "Little Hands Need Great Providers!"
    Gather, Grab & Go - Your monthly dose of inspiration & child care resources!

    In a rush? Visit the library on-line and we will have it ready for pick up!

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

  • CHILD CARE TAXES FOR PROVIDERS


    Join us Tuesday, December 9th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    workshop is on-line via Zoom

    presented by Fred Kenyon of Kenyon and Associates

    Learn how to gain a greater deduction on your upcoming tax return! As a Child Care Provider, your tax return is more complex than the average business owner''s and there may be some rules and deductions you may be missing.


    We invite you to come with questions!


    Learning Objectives: Federal Meal Allowances, reimbursement vs. tax deductions, Benefits of recording your business use of home, Time-Space % - What you need to know, Benefits of the new Tax Law, Business use of your vehicle, Much, much more!


    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP


    For more information contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075
  • The Resource Connection Child Care Resource & Referral

    PROVIDER NIGHT


    Thursday, December 18th 2025 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
    At the TRC-R&R Office
    8085 Highway 26 Suite G, Mokelumne Hill 

    "Little Hands Need Great Providers!"
    Gather, Grab & Go - Your monthly dose of inspiration & child care resources!

    In a rush? Visit the library on-line and we will have it ready for pick up!

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075
  • The Resource Connection Child Care Resource & Referral

    PROVIDER NIGHT


    Thursday, January 15th 2026 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
    At the TRC-R&R Office
    8085 Highway 26 Suite G, Mokelumne Hill 

    "Little Hands Need Great Providers!"
    Gather, Grab & Go - Your monthly dose of inspiration & child care resources!

    In a rush? Visit the library on-line and we will have it ready for pick up!

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

  • FAMILY CHILD CARE FUNDAMENTALS
    4-WEEK SERIES

    four sessions:
    Tuesday, January 20th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Tuesday, January 27th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    Tuesday, February 3rd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Tuesday, February 10th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    on-line via Zoom
    Our 4 week online series will provide you with a solid foundation to start and run a successful and professional Family Child Care business.

    Topics Include:
    • Designing your Unique Program, Activities and Curriculum
    • Environmental Design and Business Marketing
    • Contracts, Policies and Communication with Families
    • Business Finances and Preparing for Taxes

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
    For more information contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075
  • The Resource Connection Child Care Resource & Referral

    PROVIDER NIGHT


    Thursday, February 19th 2026 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
    at the TRC-R&R Office
    8085 Highway 26 Suite G, Mokelumne Hill 

    "Little Hands Need Great Providers!"
    Gather, Grab & Go - Your monthly dose of inspiration & child care resources!

    In a rush? Visit the library on-line and we will have it ready for pick up!

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075
  • The Resource Connection Child Care Resource & Referral

    PROVIDER NIGHT


    Thursday, March 19th 2026 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
    at the TRC-R&R Office
    8085 Highway 26 Suite G, Mokelumne Hill 

    "Little Hands Need Great Providers!"
    Gather, Grab & Go - Your monthly dose of inspiration & child care resources!

    In a rush? Visit the library on-line and we will have it ready for pick up!

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075
  • The Resource Connection Child Care Resource & Referral

    PROVIDER NIGHT


    Thursday, April 16th 2026 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
    at the TRC-R&R Office
    8085 Highway 26 Suite G, Mokelumne Hill 

    "Little Hands Need Great Providers!"
    Gather, Grab & Go - Your monthly dose of inspiration & child care resources!

    In a rush? Visit the library on-line and we will have it ready for pick up!

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075
  • The Resource Connection Child Care Resource & Referral

    PROVIDER NIGHT


    Thursday, May 21st 2026 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
    at the TRC-R&R Office
    8085 Highway 26 Suite G, Mokelumne Hill 

    "Little Hands Need Great Providers!"
    Gather, Grab & Go - Your monthly dose of inspiration & child care resources!

    In a rush? Visit the library on-line and we will have it ready for pick up!

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075
  • The Resource Connection Child Care Resource & Referral

    PROVIDER NIGHT


    Thursday, June 18th 2026 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
    at the TRC-R&R Office
    8085 Highway 26 Suite G, Mokelumne Hill 

    "Little Hands Need Great Providers!"
    Gather, Grab & Go - Your monthly dose of inspiration & child care resources!

    In a rush? Visit the library on-line and we will have it ready for pick up!

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

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    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