Attention Child Care Providers!

First 5 San Joaquin Round II

IMPACT* Application 2016

(*Improve and Maximize Programs so All Children Thrive)

For child care providers to improve quality child care and promote school readiness for children ages 0 to 5 in San Joaquin County (SJC).  The program is available for licensed child care centers and licensed family child care providers in SJC.

An application packet may be obtained one of the following ways:

• Download and print the full application from the First 5 website at: www.sjckids.org (click on "Funding Opportunities") or from the Raising Quality! website at: www.raisingqualitysjc.org (click on News & Events, Funding Opportunity)
• Request an electronic version by emailing sjckids@sjgov.org
• Request a mailed packet by calling (209) 953-5437 (KIDS)

ABC Awards!

The Action on Behalf of Children (ABC) Awards are presented in special recognition to those who care about children in San Joaquin County.

Mark your calendar for the 28th Annual ABC Awards Dinner!

Thursday - November 3, 2016 - 5:30-8:30pm

University Plaza Waterfront Hotel

For dinner and ticket information, call 461-2957 or 800-526-1555.

• FRRC - Strengthening Families in Our Community for 35 Years

• CAPPA (California Alternative Payment Program Association) Advocacy

• For breaking news, visit the CAPPA Advocacy "Save Child Care" Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/cappa.advocacy

• Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Stress (www.NCTSN.org)

• Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters (National Institute of Mental Health)

• Infant/Child Product Recalls

• From the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

  • Know What to Do About the Flu

• From the Department of Social Services - Community Care Licensing

• First 5 San Joaquin Promotes Early Literacy:

"Talking, Reading, Singing, Writing, Playing" 

The first 3 years of life are critical to long-term brain development and to successful academic outcomes.