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Hively's Provider Listening Session
2026-10-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Tri-Valley Child Care Providers, please join Hively staff for our monthly listening session where we’ll engage in conversation with one another, offer program updates, upcoming training and workshops information, review new and changing regulations, answer any questions that you may have, etc.
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ASQ-3
2026-10-10 09:00 - 12:30
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Family Home and Center Based Child Care Providers are Invited to learn how the ASQ-3 helps give children the best start in life.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will learn why this simple screening is important for children ages 0-5 years
2. Participants will become familiar with how to use the ASQ-3, including how to administer, score, interpret, and make referral decisions based on the results
3. Participants will practice how to effectively communicate with parents about screening and follow up; then how to support parents in completing the ASQ-3
2026/2027
• You must be able to turn on audio and video from the device you are using
• REGISTER EARLY so that materials can be mailed to you.
Training materials are required to participate. Training materials will not be mailed out after Friday, 2 October. Child Care Providers who register to attend after Friday, 2 October must pick up training materials from Hively’s Offices in Livermore or Pleasanton
• You must be able to turn on audio and video from the device you are using
• REGISTER EARLY so that materials can be mailed to you.
CCIP ECE Competencies Topic: Observation, Screening, Assessment, and Documentation Check with your PGA to confirm this training counts as Professional Growth Hours.

Social and Emotional Development: Trauma, Caregivers, Relationships
2026-10-12 18:30 - 20:30
Trainer: Christine Charron, Parent Coach, LMFT, IFECMHS
Workshop Description: In this training participants will understand how trauma, caregivers and relationships support and impact typical social and emotional development.
Participants will:
1) Identify 1 social and emotional theory that supports their understanding of how children learn these skills.
2) Identify 2 ways relationships impact social and emotional development.
3) Acquire knowledge of ACES study.
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Disclaimer: This training is funded by First 5 of Alameda County. During programming and state reporting, your personal information and data may be collected. To understand what they collect, how they use it, and where it is saved, please click on the link to view their privacy disclosure statement: https://www.first5alameda.org/privacy-statement/

Valley Family Child Care Association of Alameda County Monthly Membership Meeting
2026-10-13 18:00 - 19:00
Valley Family Child Care Association (VFCCA) is a group of professional licensed family home childcare providers in the Alameda county. VFCCA was established in 1976 and is a Non-Profit organization that provides educational opportunities, support, networking, and fellowship for licensed family childcare professionals. The goal of VFCCA is to inform and educate its members to help create and encourage the highest quality of childcare.
The members of VFCCA meet once a month and share current information from licensing, as well as information from our local resource and referral agency. Together, all members are invited to share with the group information from workshops and other classes they have attended.”
VFCCA supports, advocates, and provides training and educational opportunities for in-home child care providers and their businesses.
To learn more about the association or to become a member, please feel free to:
– Contact Lisa Zarodney at (925) 337-0614
– Email vfcca2023@gmail.com
– Visit the VFCCA website

Dublin Sheriff’s Office Trunk or Treat
2026-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Don Biddle Community Park, 6100 Horizon Parkway, Dublin, CA
Looking for a fun, safe way to celebrate Halloween? Join us at the Dublin Sheriff’s Office Trunk or Treat event! While kids enjoy candy and decorated trunks, parents can stop by to learn about enrolling in affordable health coverage with Covered California before Open Enrollment begins November 1. We’ll also have free diapers, wipes, children’s books and clothing available!

Setting the Stage for Inclusion (Part 1)
2026-10-21 18:30 - 20:30
This workshop helps child care providers build the skills and confidence to welcome and include all children in their programs. We will explore what inclusion means, why it matters, and the laws that guide it, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Participants will also learn how inclusion benefits children, families, and providers, and leave with practical strategies to create environments where every child feels a true sense of belonging.
*This is a two-part training series on October 21st & 22nd. When you register it will automatically register you for both sessions.
Learning Objectives
1. Explain what inclusion is, why it is important, and the legal foundations (such as IDEA) that support it.
2. Describe the benefits of inclusion for children, families, and providers.
3. Identify simple strategies to support belonging and participation for all children.
4. Recognize how small changes in your program can make a big difference in promoting inclusion.
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Disclaimer: This training is funded by First 5 of Alameda County. During programming and state reporting, your personal information and data may be collected. To understand what they collect, how they use it, and where it is saved, please click on the link to view their privacy disclosure statement: https://www.first5alameda.org/privacy-statement/
2026/2027

Setting the Stage for Inclusion
2026-10-21 18:30 - 20:30

Setting the Stage for Inclusion (Part 2)
2026-10-22 18:30 - 20:30

Practical Approach Practice Session: Talking with Parents When You Have Concerns
2026-10-22 18:30 - 20:30
In this follow-up to Talking with Parents When You Have Concerns About a Child in Your Care, participants will have the opportunity to apply what they learned with their peers through activities.
Learning Objectives:
1. Practice identifying concerns
2. Practice sharing concerns with families
3. Practice understanding and supporting family responses
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Please note: This practical approach practice session relates to content discussed on Wednesday, 21 October, 2026. It is recommended to attend the first part of this series, Talking with Parents When You Have Concerns About a Child in Your Care, on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
This workshop helps child care providers build the skills and confidence to welcome and include all children in their programs. We will explore what inclusion means, why it matters, and the laws that guide it, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Participants will also learn how inclusion benefits children, families, and providers, and leave with practical strategies to create environments where every child feels a true sense of belonging.
Disclaimer: This training is funded by First 5 of Alameda County. During programming and state reporting, your personal information and data may be collected. To understand what they collect, how they use it, and where it is saved, please click on the link to view their privacy disclosure statement: https://www.first5alameda.org/privacy-statement/
2026/2027

ASQ:SE-2
2026-10-24 09:00 - 12:30
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2026/2027
Early identification of social-emotional challenges can make all the difference to a young child. With the typical ups and downs of young children’s emotions and behavior, delays or problems can be easily missed. As more children are increasingly exposed to risk factors such as poverty or toxic stress, the likelihood of depression, anxiety, and antisocial behavior increases. The earlier a behavioral concern is identified, the greater the chance a child has for reaching his or her full potential in life.
Learning Objectives
Participants will learn how the use of the ASQ:SE-2:
• Helps providers and parents celebrate children’s emerging social-emotional skills and uncover potential issues as early as possible
• Clearly identifies children who should be monitored and rescreened
• Helps to promote strong social-emotional skills crucial to school readiness
• Increases family engagement with new parent handouts and activities
To participate in this training:
• You must be able to turn on audio and video from the device you are using
• Register early so that materials can be mailed to you.
Training materials will not be mailed out after Friday, 16 October. Child Care Providers who register to attend after Friday, 16 October must pick up training materials from Hively’s Offices in Livermore or Pleasanton.
CCIP ECE Competencies Topic: Observation, Screening, Assessment, and Documentation
Check with your PGA to see if this training counts as Professional Growth Hours

Hively Book Club
2026-10-28 13:00 - 13:30
Join us for our Book Club! Once a month we will read a new book, and each attendee will receive a copy of the book! Build your children’s book library and the tools to implement them into your child care program or home!
*Please note: All participants are expected to use the educational incentive for the children in their care and/or to build up their early literacy library in their program and/or home.
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