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WIC Nutrition & Parenting Program Offers Services in Riverside County!!

Riverside County WIC (Women, Infants & Children) program is helping pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat healthy, stay well, and be active.  This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and has collaborated with Riverside County Department of Public Health to assist families to grow and trive within their communities. 

There are 19 WIC service agencies located throughout Riverside County.  They are open Monday through Friday and evening and Saturday services are provided by scheduling an appointment.

Services offered include, but are not limited to . . .

  • On-line educational trainings
  • Receipes for healthy cooking
  • Food checks for purchasing nutritious items
  • Breastfeeding education and counseling services
  • Resources and services provided within your community

Contact the Riverside County WIC program and find out if you are eligible for services in three easy steps.  Set up an appointment and win a prize when you tell a friend!!

 

 

 

CUISAR is Offering Free “Spanish” Parenting Classes in Ontario, CA!!

February 23, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
March 1, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
March 8, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
March 15, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
March 22, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
March 29, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
April 5, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
April 12, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm

Project CUIDAR-SB is offering a free  SPANISH parent training series at Westminster Preschool in Ontario, California!!!

The groups and program are lead by staff with training in Child Development and guidance!  Children (3-5 years) also gain experiences that help them to deal with their emotions and to increase/improve their social skills.

Classes are “FREE” and light meals are provided for the parents and children.

Space is limited so call today and reserve your space!!!

CUIDAR Flyer:  AllClasses_SPAN

Location:  Westminster Preschool

Address: 720 North Sultana, Ontario, CA 91764

Dates:  Thursdays, February 23 - April 12, 2012 (8 weeks SPANISH)

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Contact/Reservations:  (909) 537-5945

Agency:  Institute for Child Development & Family Relations CUIDAR-S

CUIDAR is Offering Free “Spanish” Parenting Classes in San Bernardino, CA!!

January 18, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
January 25, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
February 1, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
February 8, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
February 15, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
February 22, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
February 29, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
March 7, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm

Project CUIDAR-SB is offering a free  SPANISH parent training series at Nicholson Park Family Learning & Community Resource Center in San Bernardino, California!!!

The groups and program are lead by staff with training in Child Development and guidance!  Children (3-5 years) also gain experiences that help them to deal with their emotions and to increase/improve their social skills.

Classes are “FREE” and light meals are provided for the parents and children.

Space is limited so call today and reserve your space!!!

CUIDAR Flyer:  AllClasses_SPAN

Location:  Nicholson Park Family Learning & Community Resource Center

Address: 2750 West 2nd Street, San Bernardino,CA 92410

Dates:  Wednesdays, January 18 - March 7, 2012 (8 weeks SPANISH)

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Contact/Reservations:  (909) 537-5945

Agency:  Institute for Child Development & Family Relations CUIDAR-S

CUIDAR is Offering Free “Spanish” Parenting Classes in Yucaipa, CA!!

January 17, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
January 24, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
January 31, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
February 7, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
February 14, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
February 21, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
February 28, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
March 6, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm

Project CUIDAR-SB is offering a free  SPANISH parent training series at Yucaipa Preschool in Yucaipa, California!!!

The groups and program are lead by staff with training in Child Development and guidance!  Children (3-5 years) also gain experiences that help them to deal with their emotions and to increase/improve their social skills.

Classes are “FREE” and light meals are provided for the parents and children.

Space is limited so call today and reserve your space!!!

CUIDAR Flyer:  AllClasses_SPAN

Location:  Yucaipa Preschool

Address: 12236 California Street, Yucaipa, CA 92399

Dates:  Tuesdays, January 17 - March 6, 2012 (8 weeks SPANISH)

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Contact/Reservations:  (909) 537-5945

Agency:  Institute for Child Development & Family Relations CUIDAR-S

CUIDAR is Offering Free Parenting Classes in San Bernardino, CA!!

January 30, 2012
5:00 pmto7:00 pm
February 6, 2012
5:00 pmto7:00 pm
February 13, 2012
5:00 pmto7:00 pm
February 20, 2012
5:00 pmto7:00 pm
February 27, 2012
5:00 pmto7:00 pm
March 5, 2012
5:00 pmto7:00 pm
March 12, 2012
5:00 pmto7:00 pm
March 19, 2012
5:00 pmto7:00 pm

Project CUIDAR-SB is offering a free  parent training series at the Rancho Cucamonga Preschool Site in San Bernardino, California!!!

The groups and program are lead by staff with training in Child Development and guidance!  Children (3-5 years) also gain experiences that help them to deal with their emotions and to increase/improve their social skills.

Classes are “FREE” and light meals are provided for the parents and children.

Space is limited so call today and reserve your space!!!

CUIDAR Flyer:  AllClasses_Eng

Location:  Rancho Cucamonga Preschool

Address: 9324 San Bernardino Road, San Bernardino, CA 91730

Dates:  Mondays, January 30 - March 19, 2012 (8 weeks English)

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Contact/Reservations:  (909) 537-5945

Agency:  Institute for Child Development & Family Relations CUIDAR-S

CUIDAR is Offering Free Parenting Classes in Highland, CA!!

January 23, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
January 30, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
February 6, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
February 13, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
February 20, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
February 27, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
March 5, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm
March 12, 2012
5:30 pmto7:30 pm

Project CUIDAR-SB is offering a free  parent training series at the Joy Harvest Church in Highland, California!!!

The groups and program are lead by staff with training in Child Development and guidance!  Children (3-5 years) also gain experiences that help them to deal with their emotions and to increase/improve their social skills.

Classes are “FREE” and light meals are provided for the parents and children.

Space is limited so call today and reserve your space!!!

CUIDAR Flyer:  AllClasses_Eng

Location:  Joy Harvest Church

Address: 2600 E. Highland Avenue, Highland, CA 92346

Dates:  Mondays, January 23 - March 12, 2012 (8 weeks English)

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Contact/Reservations:  (909) 537-5945

Agency:  Institute for Child Development & Family Relations CUIDAR-S

CUIDAR is Offering Free Parenting Classes in Apple Valley, CA!!

January 11, 2012
5:00 pmto7:00 pm
January 18, 2012
5:00 pmto7:00 pm
January 25, 2012
5:00 pmto7:00 pm
February 1, 2012
5:00 pmto7:00 pm
February 8, 2012
5:00 pmto7:00 pm
February 15, 2012
5:00 pmto7:00 pm
February 22, 2012
5:00 pmto7:00 pm
February 29, 2012
5:00 pmto7:00 pm

Project CUIDAR-SB is offering a free  parent training series at the Apple Valley Preschool Site in Apple Valley, California!!!

The groups and program are lead by staff with training in Child Development and guidance!  Children (3-5 years) also gain experiences that help them to deal with their emotions and to increase/improve their social skills.

Classes are “FREE” and light meals are provided for the parents and children.

Space is limited so call today and reserve your space!!!

CUIDAR Flyer:  AllClasses_Eng

Location:  Apple Valley Preschool

Address: 13589 Navajo Road, Ste. 101,  Apple Valley, CA 92308

Dates:  Wednesdays, January 11 - February 29, 2012 (8 weeks English)

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Contact/Reservations:  (909) 537-5945

Agency:  Institute for Child Development & Family Relations CUIDAR-S

Register for the 12th Annual Child Development Conference in Riverside, CA!!

March 10, 2012

Family Service Association Child Development Services is hosting their 12th Annual Child Development Conference in Riverside, CA!!

Register now for a fun filled day with various early care professionals and gain information and collect resources to help support your child care organizations. 

Registration prior to Feburary 28, 2012 is $60.00

 Regular registration after February 28, 2012 is $70.00. 

Agency:  FSA Child Development Services

Location:  Riverside Convention Center 3443 Orange Street, Riverside, CA 92501

Registration Form:   2012-childrenconf-flyer

Contact Number: 951-779-9623

Register for the Ready S.E.T. Go Conference Offered in Rancho Cucamonga, CA!!

January 28, 2012
7:30 amto4:30 pm

Upland Foothill Kiwanis has collaborated with Cambridge College and the Arrowhead Association for the Education of Young Children to offer a full day conference in Rancho Cucamonga, CA!!

The conference presenter is Jenny Clark from Kansas who will help caregivers explore opportunities for enhanced themed lessons for young children based on her book “Learn to Move, Move to Learn (2004).

The cost for this conference is $15.00 and includes snacks, lunch, and opportunities to win prizes!

Conference registrants who attend this full day event will receive a 6 hour Child Development (curriculum) professional growth certificate.

A large attendance group is expected so register soon.

Conference Location: Cambridge College 8686 Haven Ave. Suite 100, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Date: Saturday, January 28, 2012

Registration Flyer:  1st_Collaborative_Conference_for_Early_Educators 

Inquiries: 909-391-3524

Tactile Approach to Learning Training Offered in San Bernardino

December 14, 2011
6:30 pmto8:30 pm

San Bernardino County Child Care Planning Council is offering “Tactile Approach to Learning for Children Ages 0-5″ training in San Bernardino, California!!

This workshop will be presented by Blindness Support Services who specializes in providing ideas for each child development center to include the blind and visually impared children from the communities.   

Registration is limited to the forst 50 respondents so call now and reserve your seat!!

Location:  KidsNCare 1111 East Mill Street, Ste. 100 North Training Room, San Bernardino, CA 92408

Contact: 909-890-0018 ext. 119

Registration Flyer: Training_Flyer_12-14-11

Training Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Save the Date for Kids N Care's 25th Annual Rainbow's Conference!!!

March 16, 2012
7:30 amto4:30 pm
March 17, 2012
7:30 amto4:30 pm

San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Kids N Care Program is hosting their 25th annual conference on March 16, and 17, 2012 at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California!!

Througout the years, the Rainbow’s Conference has provided an array of resources, support services, and creative arts and crafts workshops to various caregivers including Parents/Guardians, Family Child Care Providers, Center-Base, Foster, Kinship, Administrators and Early Care Students.

This two day event will provide caregivers at every level the opportunity to attend and participate in a varity of fun and creative workshops that will provide early caregivers with updated information to help enhance  the quaility of care provided to all children and families served!  The conference also provides academic credit and professional growth for all eligible participants!!

The early bird rate is $99.00 for one day and $185.00 for two days

Register early so you can save money for this great conference opportunity!

If you have attended the Rainbow’s Conference in the past, provide your feedback in the “post comment” section provided below and share your experience!

Agency: KidsNCare

Conference Location: Ontario Convention Center 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764

Time of Event: 7:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m.

Registration Contact:  800-722-1091

Becky Has Launched Her Own TV Series For Caregivers and Families!!

There are new website episodes that have been created to provide expert advise and information to help parents, early care providers, and students work with children to assisit with optimizing their health, safety, and well-being throughout the lifespan.

This episode of Becky’s Commitment to Kids specifically relates to helping caregivers making the most out of reading 30 minutes a day with children.  This helps the caregiver and child work together and learn various reading techniques while having fun!

Click on the link now to view the first episode of Becky’s Commitment to Kids and share your thoughts and comments about the show.  You can also share any experiences and stories to be reviewed and considered for future shows.

Thanks again and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Show: Becky’s Commitment To Kids

Episode: Make the Most Of Reading In 30 Minutes a Day

Video:

Click here to watch on YouTube if you can’t see the video

Crafton Hills College Center Director Position Available!!

Crafton Hills College is seeking an interim (and ultimately a permanent) Center Direcor at the Child Development Center located in Yucaipa.  Target date for work to begin is August 1, 2011. 

If you are interested, email your resume to Cheryl Marshall, Vice President of Crafton Hills College.  Email address is cmarshal@craftonhills.edu

Upon successful arrival of emails, candidates will be updated with all proceedings following.

All Early Child Educators are encourages to apply!

Agency:  Crafton Hills College

Location:  11711 Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa, CA 92399

Contact:  909-389-3213

Website:  http://www.craftonhills.edu/

Child Development Resource Specialist Position Available!!

Volunteers of America is seeking a Child Development Resource Specialist in San Bernardino, CA!! 

If you are interested in working with individuals and families and want to improve their quality of life, than Volunteers of America is the place for you!! 

This is a part-time, non-exempt position which offers $41,000 annually for the person hired! 

This is a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in working in the Child Development field to jump on board and take advantage of working with a wonderful organization while working with the children and families in San Bernardino County.  

Get out there and get that job!!

Agency:  Volunteers of America

Application Deadline:  June 24, 2011

Position Information:  http://voa-swcal.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-187069.html

On-Call Parenting Educator Position Available!

Project CUIDAR-First 5 Early Intervention Project is seeking on-call parenting educators in San Bernardino, CA!!!

This position is an hourly, temporary, non-exempt position and contract may be renewed based upon available funding and performance of the instructor.

Salary ranges from $25.00 – $35.00 per hour based on experience and education.  The incumbent will provide parent-trainiong for groups of caregivers of preshool children who may be having social-emotional and/or behavioral difficulties.

Applicants must possess excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Child Psychology, Child Development, or a related field.  A background check and fingerprinting will be required of all trainees!

Agency:  Institute for Child Development & Family Relations CUIDAR

Job Description:  CUIDAR_PARENTING_EDUCATOR

Contact:  Karina S. Bravo Ph.D.

Email:  drbravomft@yahoo.com

Car Seat Information Provided in Adelanto, CA!!

Adelanto ACRC is hosting a car seat training!  This is a great opportunity for all caregivers to become informed regarding the new regulations and issues regarding child safety!!

You will receive information regarding care seat regulations, new state car seat laws, car seat inspection, and seatbelt safety/child seat guidlines!

Keep your children safe by staying informed!!

Agency:  Adelanto ACRC

Location:  11824 Air Express, Adelanto, CA 92301

Information Flyer: 

Summer Camp Offered for Children 6-12 in Riverside, CA!!

The University of Riverside Child Development Center is offering Summer Camp for children 6-12 in Riverside, CA!!!

There will be 5 sessions with each session running two weeks for a total of 10 weeks!  The program will begin June 20, 2011 and end of August 26, 2011.

A varity of fun activities will be offered for the children including walking trips, barbeques, crafts, cooking, and field trips!!  Meals are included so call now to reserve your space!

Fees are based on the session of interest.

Agency:  University of Riverside Child Development Center

Contact: 951-827-7454

Americorps is Hiring in Riverside!!

The First 5 Riverside AmeriCorps program is recruiting four new team members to participate in their community service program.  The goal is to help strengthen communities, encourage responsibility, provide a unique job experience and support educational options!!

Approved members will receive a $2,072 monthly living allowance, health insurance, child care assistance, and much more!!

Selected candidates must complete and be cleared through a background check and physical prior to confirmation of position (see attached application provided below for details)

Applications are due by August 15th, 2011 by 5:00 p.m.

Agency:  Americorps First 5 Riverside

Contact:  951-248-0014 ext. 270 or 800-266-3880

Application:  Americorps Packet 2011

CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) Overview Offered in San Bernardino, CA

County of San Bernardino Superintendent of Schools, KidsNCare program will be hosting the Child Care Directors; Meeting in San Bernardino, CA!!

The training topic offered is called “CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring Sytem) Overview.” 

The CLASS is an obervation tool used to measure quality instruction in the classroom.  The presentation will focus on specific dimensions for the measurement.  Video clips and activities will help caregivers recognize positive classroom interactions.

The Presenter is Melissa Holcombe who is a CLASS Observer, Trainer and Coach

Sign up early!  Registration is limited and lunch will be provided by Teddy Bear Tymes

Location:  KidsNCare 1111 E. Mill Street, Suite 100, San Bernardino, CA 92408

Contact: 909-384-8046 or 800-722-1091

Date:  Thursday, September 15, 2011

Time:  12:30-3:00 p.m.

Flyer:  DirMtgflyer

Learning & the Brain Conference 2012 in San Francisco, CA!!!

February 16, 2012
8:30 amto12:30 pm
1:15 pmto5:30 pm
February 17, 2012
8:30 amto5:30 pm
February 18, 2012
8:30 amto5:00 pm

Cognitive and social science research is finding that the most successful students are those who are positive, self-regulated, social, intellectuall stimulated and physically healthy. 

Sign-up for this three day conference and discover the latest research on how to nurture happy, thoughtful, and responsible students.  Pre-conference workshops are available for additional resources, support, and materials.

All Early Care Professionals, School Teachers, Administrators, Learning Specialist, Social Workers, and Health Professionals will gain knowledge of how to optimize children’s development and academic success throughout the lifespan!!!

Professional development credit is available and special rates are provided regarding conference fees, hotel, and transportation.

Register soon and come out and enjoy a rare opportunity to gain the most updated information while working with professionals!!  Registration options are provided below.

Pre-Confernce Workshop:  Thursday, February 16 in the morning 

Conference Days: Thursday, February 16 in the afternoon, Friday, February 17, and Saturday, February 18, 2012