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"A family centered approach takes the individual child and the group of children out of the spotlight and instead focus on the children within their families... the program includes the family as an integral, inseparable part of the child's education and socialization." (Gonzalez-Mena, 7)

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I'm a huge advocate for less screen time and more play!

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I'm a huge advocate for less screen time and more play!

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Screen time activates only 2 of the human senses. Playing outside activates all fives of the human senses. Here is a great article about limiting screen time in our children. It is a bit dated, but still very relevant. Instead of screen time, follow one of the suggestions listed in the Home Activities section. Join us monthly for activities and ideas that don't use technology.

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Gonzales-Mena, J. (2017). Child, Family, and Community:        Family-Centered Early Care and Education. Pearson.

Johnson, S. (1999). https://www.waldorflibrary.org/images/stories/articles/strangersinourhomes.pdf

Project Appleseed (2023, March 21). Family Engagement Activities for Schools. https://www.projectappleseed.org/activities

NAEYC. (2023, March 21). What Do Children Learn in a High Quality Preschool Program?. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/what-do-children-learn-preschool-program

California Department of Education. (2023, March 21). https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/desiredresults.asp

Photos: All photos are original photos of children with permission

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You can find a resource for every need here! You can also connect with a 211 specialist by dialing 2-1-1 from your phone.

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It’s okay to reach out for help, you are not alone. There is even a live chat option on the link.

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"Good health and nutrition in a child's first years are vitally linked to later achievement." (Gonzalez-Mena, 338) Find information on health related services, like WIC here!

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Welcome to Tehama County Health Services Agency

TCHSA is an integrated agency that works to address the evolving health and human service needs of residents in Tehama County.

Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community through the use of health education, prevention, assessment, early intervention, and treatment with follow-up when necessary.

We are devoted to the delivery of culturally competent, cost effective services that recognize the rights of residents, encourage their active participation and protect confidentiality.

We believe in an integrated service delivery system within the Agency and through cooperative partnerships with other public and private agencies, as well as the community at large.

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Welcome to Tehama County Health Services Agency TCHSA is an integrated agency that works to address the evolving health and human service needs of residents in Tehama County. Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community through the use of health education, prevention, assessment, early intervention, and treatment with follow-up when necessary.

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Family & community Support Services - Shasta County Office of Education

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Welcome to Child Care Referral and Education (CCRE). Child Care Referral and Education has been working to meet the child care needs in Tehama County since 1985. We are committed to improving child care in our community, knowing that the early years of growth and development for every child can deeply influence the quality of the child's whole life. We will provide friendly, responsible, helpful and compassionate service and will act as a resource for parents, care providers and the community for available information and education services.

Our dedicated staff will work hard to:

Link parents with child care providers who meet their needs.

Educate parents to make informed choices in child care.

Help child care providers get started and succeed.

Enhance the professional skills of the provider.

Promote good nutrition and health standards in child care.

Inform the community about child care issues.

Welcome to the ECS Child Care Referral Utility. Since we provide family support services to parents in both Tehama and Shasta counties, we are providing online referral access to both counties as a convenience to you. Use the below referral utility depending on which county best suits your childcare needs.

Another online resource for finding a child care provider is My Child Care Plan. This website has a mapping feature to help identify where the child care provider is located as well as tools for choosing the right child care option for your child(ren).

If you have any questions or concerns using the referral tools, please don't hesitate to contact our offices for assistance.

Tehama County: 530-529-3131
Shasta County: 530-225-2999

Tehama County Referral Utility

Shasta County Referral Utility

Funds have been authorized to provide support to licensed, license-exempt, and home-based providers who are non-local education agencies (e.g. community-based organizations, city or county, or private) to purchase cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment, and other supplies to support emergency care during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. SCOE will allocate these funds to open or soon-to-be open providers operating childcare programs for children of essential workers and at-risk populations. Funding will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds are exhausted. Complete the attached form and email to resourceandreferral@shastacoe.org or fax to (530)225-2970 by close of business
Monday, May 11. For questions, feel free to call (530)225-2999.

Cleaning and Supplies for Child Care Providers (CSCP) Self-Certification Form

The Certificated Child Care Programs assist eligible families pay for child care services for children up to age thirteen. Children may be served beyond age thirteen if there is a documented special need. Families must meet income eligibility guidelines, live in Tehama County and need child care because they are working, seeking work or enrolled in an approved education or training program. Help with child care may also be available for families who are seeking permanent housing, working with Child and Family Services toward reunification or if a parent is ill and needs child care for part of the day (must be verified by a doctor).

Eligible families may choose either a licensed child care center or preschool, a licensed family day care home or a "TrustLine" registered licensed exempt provider.

General Alternative Payment Program is available to any parent who is income eligible and needs child care while they are working, seeking work, attending an approved education or training program, seeking permanent housing, are incapacitated or referred by Child and Family Services.

CalWORKS Stage II Child Care Program is available to parents who have received TANF benefits for themselves and their children in the past twenty-four (24) months prior to the application and need child care for working, seeking work, education or parental incapacity.

CalWORKS Stage III Child Care Program is available to parents who are enrolled in Stage II at the time the twenty-four (24) months of eligibility in Stage II has expired.

The California Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP) is designed to increase the supply of licensed, quality child care. The Initiative works through existing nonprofit community-based child care resource and referral agencies (R&Rs). Since 1992, CCIP has targeted its recruitment and training to meet the changing child care needs of the parents served by the Resource & Referral.

Included in the CCIP Program are:

Educational Incentives for child care providers

Training and Support

Home Visits

Assistance with licensing

For more information contact Michelle Mills (530) 225-2996 or mmills@shastacoe.org

Many Tehama County families are eligible for CalFresh benefits and don't know it. Is your family one of them? You and your family may be eligible to receive CalFresh benefits even if you work full time. CalFresh assists low or no-income families in purchasing healthy foods.

The amount of Calfresh dollars your household receives is determined by your income, expenses, and family size.

For more information on qualifications or for application assistance, please call (530) 529-3131.

Benefits come on an Electronic Benefit (EBT) Card that is used like a debit card. CalFresh can be used at grocery stores and farmer's markets that accept EBT cards. In addition to purchasing healthy foods with your EBT card, you can also buy seeds and plants used to grow food.

To apply, you'll need to complete an application and bring these items to your interview:

Identification: Bring a driver's license, I.D Card, or a Health Card.

Proof of Income: Bring pay stubs, child support orders, and benefit statements.

Proof of Expenses: Bring your rent receipts, mortgage statements, utility bills,
child care receipts, child support payments, etc.

Other items requested by your eligibility worker.

Calfresh Income Limits

Household Size

Gross Monthly Income

1

$2,148

2

$2,904

3

$3,660

4

$4,418

5

$5,174

6

$5,930

7

$6,688

8

$7,444

Each additional member

+ $758

This web page was funded by USDA SNAP known in California as CalFresh, an equal opportunity provider and employer, and the California Department of Social Services.

The CCRE subsidized childcare program provides financial assistance towards the cost of child care for eligible families. Families who have the lowest income and have been on the waitlist the longest are served first, unless a referral is received from Child Protective Services (CPS) for a child who is at risk of abuse or neglect. Children at risk are the highest priority. The wait varies. Unfortunately, it is not possible to give an approximate time. Enrollment is offered when funding becomes available. Placement on the waitlist is not a guarantee of services.

Income Guidelines

Family Size

Family Monthly Income

1-2

$5,540

3

$6,157

4

$7,069

5

$8,199

6

$9,330

7

$9,542

8

$9,755

9

10

$10,179

11

$10,391

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Good food is a right, not a privilege. It brings children into a positive relationship with their health, community and environment. Alice Waters

Would you like to be reimbursed for the nutritious meals you serve to children in your care?

If you are a licensed or licensed exempt (if Trustline cleared) Family Child Care Provider in Shasta, Siskiyou or Tehama counties you are eligible to enroll in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and receive reimbursement for meals served to the children in your care.

To find out more or to sign up contact:

Holly Beaven
Tehama County
hbeaven@shastacoe.org
(530) 529-7122

Searching for child care can be stressful. Believe in yourself and understand that as a parent, you are best able to evaluate and choose care for your child. Resource and Referral is here to assist in your evaluation.

The process begins with a phone call to Resource and Referral at (530) 529-3131. To determine your child care needs, we will conduct a short telephone interview with you. Information needed includes:

the location where child care is needed

what child care option will work best for your family

how soon you need care, and

specific needs which may affect your child care search

Once we have your information, we access our child care database and identify child care providers within Tehama County who may meet your specific child care needs. We can provide the referrals to you via e-mail, fax or mail.

In addition, we will also review:

the process for finding child care, and

how you can evaluate the quality of a child care provider

If for any reason the referrals provided to you do not meet your needs, you are welcome to call back for an expanded or revised search.

A referral is NOT a recommendation. It is important to note Child Care Referral & Education only makes referrals, not recommendations. We rely on the child care providers to provide us with up-to-date information. As such, we do not guarantee the accuracy of the provider information in our files. We do not license, endorse, or recommend any particular provider, nor do we make any judgement about the quality of care given by any provider. Consequently, we urge you, as the parent, to interview a provider and check the provider's references carefully before leaving a child in that provider's care.
As a parent, you have the right to get information about any substantiated or inconclusive complaints about a child care provider that you select for your child. This information is public and you can get it by calling the local licensing office-Community Care Licensing at 530.895.5033 or 1-844-538-8766.

409 Walnut St
Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-529-3131
Fax 530-529-6631

Office Hours:
Mon-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Closed for lunch 1:00pm-1:30pm

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Family & community Support Services - Shasta County Office of Education

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Welcome to Child Care Referral and Education (CCRE). Child Care Referral and Education has been working to meet the child care needs in Tehama County since 1985. We are committed to improving child care in our community, knowing that the early years of growth and development for every child can deeply influence the quality of the child's whole life.

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Read: Read out loud with your child each day. We have a family library where you and your children can check out books to take home!

Talk: Talk with your child on a regular basis. This is easy and requires no supplies. Don't know what to say? Just narrate the tasks you are doing!

Sing: Sing to your child. Sing about anything and everything. The best part is, they will always enjoy it.

Here is a great parent resource:
https://www2.ed.gov/documents/early-learning/talk-read-sing/never-too-early-en.pdf

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Turn off the electronics and give your child household items, baby dolls, cars, anything they can play pretend with. "Playing pretend is a way children experience feelings in a manner they can control. In a sense they practice emotions through playing" (Gonzalez-Mena, 207) "Children gain power through play." (Gonzalez-Mena, 57)

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Every 3rd Thursday of the month, we invite you to come a little early and enjoy Starbucks coffee and hot tea with a small breakfast on us! We are open an hour early to accommodate our families that would like to spend time talking with teachers and other parents. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with others. "Healthy families do not isolate themselves from the outside community if they can help it. They have a broad perspective that includes the world beyond the family and they use feedback from that world." (Gonzalez-Mena)

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Put on your favorite music and have a dance party! Go for a family hike or do a family workout. Play a family game of tag or hopscotch. Involve the family in cleaning the house and reward them with a family game of charades. There are so many ways to move. "Young children who are in the process of forming their motor-sensory pathways and sense organs (the action brain) need repetitive and rhythmical movement." (Johnson, 1)

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Did you know that getting a library card is free! There are books, audio, and even movies you can check out. Have you been to the Tehama County library? They even have a weekly story time and activity Wednesdays at 10:00.

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At the Tehama County Library, we envision Tehama County as a community where learning, imagination, and opportunity thrive. Our mission is to be there for you and your family.
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Tehama County Library | Red Bluff, Corning & Los Molinos, CA

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At the Tehama County Library, we envision Tehama County as a community where learning, imagination, and opportunity thrive. Our mission is to be there for you and your family. EVENTS

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Supplies: Water, food color, clear or white cups or paint tray, dropper or spoon if desired.

What to do: provide your child with a cup of red, yellow, and blue water and let them mix away in different cups. This activity helps develop control (pouring/ spooning), language skills (what is happening?), color knowledge, fine motor skills (pouring/ Spooning)

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There will be several opportunities for family engagement through our bi-monthly family nights! join us for family fun, dinner, door prizes and access to many community resources. Our theme for this year's family nights are: Sports, decades, superhero, celebrations, and movie theme!

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There will be several opportunities for family engagement through our bi-monthly family nights! join us for family fun, dinner, door prizes and access to many community resources. Our theme for this year's family nights are: Sports, decades, superhero, celebrations, and movie.

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Monthly newsletters will go in your child's box. This newsletter will contain our month's goals, as well as creative learning ideas you can do at home. There will also be reminders of upcoming events and important dates.

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Join our classroom remind service so you don't miss a thing! This is not a group text and you will only be communicating with the teacher. This is also a great platform for texting your child's teacher!

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We would love to have you join us on our social media platforms. Follow along with our daily blog for learning ideas at home, what we did during our day, and the month's goals for our classroom.

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Action: To provide multiple ways for family communication, involvement and support. 

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Action: To provide multiple ways for family communication, involvement and support. 

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Desired Result: Families support their child's learning and development. (CDE) "Research has shown that students tend to perform better academically when their families are actively involved in their education." (Project Appleseed)

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Action: To provide an environment offering culturally inclusive experiences appealing to the individual child. 

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Action: To provide an environment offering culturally inclusive experiences appealing to the individual child. 

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Desired Result: Children become effective Learners

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Action: To provide a safe, nurturing environment where children will learn to work cooperatively with others. 

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Action: To provide a safe, nurturing environment where children will learn to work cooperatively with others. 

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Desired Result: Personal and social competence. "By playing and learning together, children build their social skills, language skills, and self-control." (NAEYC)

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Action: Provide a Variety of Large and Fine Motor Activities

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Action: Provide a Variety of Large and Fine Motor Activities

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Desired Result: Physical and motor competence in both large and small motor functions.

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Parent conferences are held twice a year! You'll have the option of an in person meeting or a video conference to help meet your needs. Educators are here to support you.