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As a caregiver, you may be the first person to notice a difference in a child under your care. Sharing those concerns with families can be nerve wracking and you may not know how to approach the situation. In this training, we will go over when to talk to parents about concerns and strategies on […]

Trainer: Jose Nunez Workshop Description: This professional development workshop moves beyond behavioral management to emphasize the importance of the relational foundation of early childhood education. We will explore how the "3 R"s of Infant/Toddler Care and Education" (Respectful, Responsive, Reciprocal) and "Serve and Return" interactions serve as the primary drivers of healthy development and emotional […]

In this follow up to our training, 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 Sharing Concern. 2.) Practice Sharing Concerns with Families. 3.) Practice Understanding and Supporting Families Responses. REGISTER […]

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 […]

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 […]