As a resource and referral agency we make a point to utilize as many professional resources in the field of child development, parenting and family support to provide information to the community. We have listed some of the professional organizations and resource tools related to our work on the resource page. We hope you find them helpful and we always appreciate hearing from you if you are aware of a useful on-line Internet resource.
SFCS has listed professional organizations that we are aware of on this page. We do not take responsibility for any of the specific content on their web pages. As with any Internet resource we recommend that the reader review and check their sources for legitimacy.
Provides information on current issues, trends and public policies that affect children and families.
The American Dietetic Association provides timely and objective food and nutrition information for consumers, health professionals and ADA members. The resources can help improve eating habits and achieve a healthy lifestyle.
The American Dietetic Association's consumer education program, Home Food Safety…It's in Your Hands®, communicates the important role consumers play in preparing foods safely in their own homes.
Provides a centralized clearinghouse of information and services to help develop and finance large family child care homes and child care centers.
Advocates for and facilitates family access a quality child care supportive services and early education and development programs.
Provides educational opportunities at the local and state level that will address and actively work toward meeting the child care and development needs of children, parents, child care providers, and the community.
Promotes excellence in early childhood education from birth through 8 years.
Focuses on bringing knowledge about health and safety issues to the child care provider and to link the health, safety and child care communities.
The membership organization for California can help connect families searching for child and child care professionals with the resource and referral agency in their county.
The Center for Excellence in Child Development contributes to the quality of care offered to young children through the delivery of training and technical assistance at all levels of early care and education organizations.
Uses legal tools to foster the development of quality, affordable child care for every child, every parent, and every community. CCLC works to expand child care options, particularly for low-income families, and to ensure that children are safe and nurtured in care outside the home. CCLC has recently updated publications on a wide range of legal issues related to child care including, California Child Care Policy, California CalWORKs and Subsidized Child Care, Child Care Licensing, Family Child Care, Inclusion of Children with Disabilities and Zoning and Land Use. Please check out our website for information on ordering these new publications.
Promotes high quality early education to California's children and families by providing financial and technical assistance to child development students and professionals.
As a nonprofit organization, the Children's Network promotes programs that support families, secures funding for children's services and programs, influences policy at the local and state level, helps families access services, and collects and publishes data on the health, safety and well-being of Solano County children.
This site provides information about owning and operating a licensed family child care home or licensed child care center. Information is provided to parents about the rules and regulations. Licensees will find it helpful to download forms, access immunization information, licensing highlights and pay fees online.
ERIC is a primary source for research information and articles. It is an excellent resource for the early childhood community. It includes information on the Reggio Emilia and Project approaches.
The California Children and Families Act of 1998 (Prop 10) was passed to provide to all children prenatal to five years of age with a comprehensive, integrated system of early childhood development services. Services are provided in each county and also at the state level.
Help Me Grow Solano is an information and referral system that provides parents with children birth to five years the knowledge and resources you need to make a difference in your child's life.
Is a daily television series, a website, and an extensive outreach program devoted to the unique needs of people who care for children.
Minute Menu offers business management software for all aspects of the child care food program and for the home daycare and center daycare markets. If you are a child care provider looking for Child Care Software, or a Sponsor of Homes or Centers looking for Food Program Management software, Minute Menu Systems can help you out.
One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
The NAFCC's mission is to promote quality care by strengthening the profession of Family Child Care. The National voice for FCC, Quarterly newsletter, conference and networking.
The National Resource Center for Health & Safety in Child Care and Early Education is to monitor the health, safety and well being of children in out-of-home child care settings throughout the nation. This site will provide you with valuable resources to improve the care in your environment.
Child Care Legislation and advocacy information.
A parent-led grassroots organization fighting to make quality child care affordable and accessible to all families.
The Partnership for Early Access for Kids (PEAK) Initiative is a Solano County-wide, multi-agency collaborative with the overarching goal of earlier identification of infants and children with special needs in order to link them with needed services prior to reaching school age, thus improving their developmental potential.parent-led grassroots organization fighting to make quality child care affordable and accessible to all families.parent-led grassroots organization fighting to make quality child care affordable and accessible to all families.
Resources for Early Childhood Professionals.
Promotes correct use of car seats and safety belts. Provides consultations.
This site will assist you in obtaining your Family Child Care fictitious business name, business license and more. For more information, call (707) 784-7510.
This non-profit organization fosters a network of people around the country who are concerned about the needs of infants, toddlers, and families. It also functions as an Early Head Start National Resource Center and develops and conducts training for the birth-to-3 programs that are part of Head Start. The ZERO TO THREE site describes issues and programs and provides resources, suggestions, and a contact list.