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2006 DNCCC Summer Camp
Click HERE for information!

WIC News
A Healthy Smile is Something to CHEER!

Cheers! For healthy teeth and a winning smile-you look good and feel good.
Cheers! For knowing that dental caries are contagious—babies are not born with bacteria, but can be infected early in life. Kudos for not sharing cups, pacifiers, utensils and toothbrushes with your children.
Cheers! For breastfeeding your baby. She/He will have less of a chance of developing dental caries.
Cheers! For seeing a dentist early in your pregnancy and taking your baby to the dentist by their first birthday.
Cheers! For brushing your child’s teeth and gums as soon as the first tooth appears and brushing twice a day, especially before going to bed.
Cheers! To the dentists, doctors and other health care workers who take care of children’s teeth.

For More Information:
Talk to the WIC staff at 464-3191 and / or
Check out: http://www.first5oralhealth.org.

Annual Child Care Provider Retreat
Mark Your Calendars
Co-sponsored by the Del NorteChild Care Council and the Del Norte Local Child Care Planning Council
Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Mary Peacock School from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

We are very excited to bring two very special people to Del Norte County. Kenneth Wesson, Educational Consultant will delivers the keynote addressing on the neuroscience of learning for educational organizations and institutions throughout the United States and overseas. His audiences range from pre-school and early childhood specialists to college and university-level administrators and faculty members. His recent international audiences have included educators and chief administrative officers from South Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Northern Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa.
Wesson’s most recent articles on the brain include: "Early Brain Development and Learning," "What Recent Brain Research Tell Us About Learning," and "Memory and the Brain." These articles appeared in the Independent School Journal, which was recently honored by the Association of Education Publishers (AEP) as the 2005 "Periodical of the Year."
We are also very excited to present Nancy Chavez, from Valley Oak Children’s Services in Chico, CA. She will present a "Preschool for Adult" type workshop which will offer curriculum and craft ideas for all involved in childcare. You will be able to choose either of the above speakers for an afternoon session, as we will be doing breakout sessions after lunch.
Julie Violante will be catering our lunch. Please mark your calendars for a very exciting day.

If you have questions, please call Charlene Blackburn, Program Director at 464-8311, ext. 20. We will be sending out registration information very soon.

160 Indoor Games & Projects!
Available in the DNCCC Lending Library
You can find them in the Incredible Outdoor Games Book by Bob Gregson. Most of them are geared for school age and early adolescent children. There are activities with little or no preparation and some to be planned ahead. Theater Games, Sound & Movement Games, Mind Games and Action Games are only a few of the categories in this fun-filled book. Steal the Bacon is a traditional game using only a beanbag or ball of yarn and some masking tape. Smaug’s Treasure is the mythical version of this game. Make Intergalactic Paper Bag Masks, play Balloon Soccer, have fun with Real Life Drama or have a Kangaroo Relay. Ideas abound! This book is a must see for those of us living in a rainy area. The activities also lend themselves to outdoor play. You can join our library for $5.00 a year. What a bargain. Come in to see our collection of books. While you’re here check out the art supply shop, curriculum boxes and toy room.

Turn off the television and read with your child. They will treasure the memory of the time spent together and will grow to love to read!

New Oral & Health Screenings
As part of the Del Norte First 5 School Readiness Program all children are eligable. For More Information see our Spring 2006 Newsletter or call Cathy Tryon at 464-5500 ext 143

Important Changes for Child Support
Federal Law now requires one place for handling child support payments. To meet these requirements payments will be handled by a new office called the California State Disbursement Unit (SDU). Child Support Services will still be provided by your local child support office. The SDU will be responsible for collecting and sending child support payments.

For more information for both people who pay and people who receive child support please see our Spring 2006 Newsletter , contact your local child support agency or visit www.childsup.ca.gov

Take Our Evaluation & Planning Survey
Please come by the office for an evaluation form to assist us with planning for our future in the community. We want to be as helpful as possible to all who need assistance. This survey will help us to know in what areas we might improve our services.

Thanks!

FREE Childcare
Family of 4 with a need for care can make $2166 per month and qualify for free care. Contact Us for More Information Today!

Pilot Project
Unlicensed Child Care Providers ONLY!
If you are a license exempt Trustline provider, family or neighborhood caregiver, babysitter or nanny DNCCC’s new grant project is for you!

Future workshops may include:
Develop a Curriculum Box
Cooking "Lessons" for Kids
Infant Safety Shower

If you are interested call Rosalie at 464-8311 ext 24

Jammin' at Jed CLEARANCE!
Del Norte Child Care Council will be selling 1994 through 2004 Jammin’ At Jed memorabilia for 50% off while supplies last. We have sweatshirts and t-shirts with the different logos from throughout Jammin’ at Jed history. We have sizes ranging from children through 3x adults.

They make great gifts!!
Click for Price List

DNCCC Cook Books are ON SALE!
"Homemade With Love"
The cookbook contains 181 recipes in 8 categories from Appetizers to Desserts. Staff, board, providers, and supporters of DNCCC contributed the recipes.
Great idea for Wedding or Birthday gifts. Available at DNCCC Office. Now ON SALE for $5.00 while supplies last.
Help Support the Del Norte Child Care Council

Local Child Care Planning Council
Educational videos providing the most current best practices in early care and education for young children will be available for checkout at the IMC (Instructional Media Center) located at 400 West Harding. Videos will include information on Language, Play, Environments, Parenting, Challenging Behavior, the Gift of "No", Fathering and more. The Local Child Care Planning Council is sponsoring this lending library. For questions call 464-0709.

DNCCC Toy Lending Library
Today, I choose to spend time with a child...
The Toy Room is open to the Public. By joining the Toy Lending Library you may borrow items for a 2 week period. INVENTORY INCLUDES: PUZZLES, GAMES, BOOKS, VIDEOS, OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, SPECIAL NEEDS ITEMS, AND MUCH MORE!

Children of all ages welcome!
Toy Room Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00-12:00

The cost is only $5.00 a year, for more information please call 464-8311 Ext 22.

DNCCC Donations - Opportunity for Giving
There are many ways people can choose to donate to the Del Norte Child Care Council. Contributions are tax deductible and gratefully accepted.

Please send checks to:
DNCCC
212 K Street
Crescent City, CA 95531

Donate Online by Credit Card!

One of the newest ways to support the Council is to contribute to the Del Norte Child Care Fund that has been established in the Wild Rivers Community Foundation. Principle contributions will generate interest to support the activities and services to children in the Wild Rivers Ccommunity. To make contributions to the fund contact the Wild Rivers Community Foundation at 879 J Street, Suite I, Crescent City CA 95531, 707-281-6262.

Volunteers are always needed for a
variety of jobs at DNCCC.
Contact us to share your time and talents.

Articles, Info & Miscellaneous

Click the titles to open the news item

Articles

Spring Greetings from the Director

Go, Slow and Whoa!

Booster Seat Event Report

The Incredible Years

FREE 2006 Programs & Events!

Safety Tips for Traveling

Helpful & Informational Links

Del Norte InfoCenter
A 'one-stop information system designed to connect all residents to the health & human resources' [in Del Norte County]

CA Child Care Resource & Referral Network

Community Resources Del Norte County

Northern California Net Services

Trustline
California's Background Check for In-Home Child Care

Del Norte County Children & Families Commission
First 5 Program Information

Del Norte County, CA
Community Resource Manual Prepared by Del Norte County Family Assistance Network

Crescent City, CA 95531
Crescent City Community Resource

Redleaf National Institute
Child Care Training Schedules

The Triplicate News
Local Newspaper

Centralized Eligibility List
County Contacts List

Supervised Visitation Network
Directory of Service Providers

Children Now
Welfare Reform Resources

City of Angels Family Childcare
Information Resources

Building Childcare
Community Resources

Crescent City Chamber of Commerce

American Assoc. of Poison Control Centers
Poison Prevention & Education

Del Norte Work Force Center
A Partnership of State and Local Agencies Focusing on Business Needs

PBS Kids or PBS Parents
The activities are great for family child care providers!

	Newsletter Archives, Spring 2006
Announcements ~ Articles & Info ~ Helpful Links *From the Northcoast Family Journal, DNCCC's Quarterly Newsletter, Spring 2006.*
	Announcements 2006 DNCCC Summer Camp Click HERE for information! WIC News A Healthy Smile is Something to CHEER! Cheers! For healthy teeth and a winning smile-you look good and feel good. Cheers! For knowing that dental caries are contagious—babies are not born with bacteria, but can be infected early in life. Kudos for not sharing cups, pacifiers, utensils and toothbrushes with your children. Cheers! For breastfeeding your baby. She/He will have less of a chance of developing dental caries. Cheers! For seeing a dentist early in your pregnancy and taking your baby to the dentist by their first birthday. Cheers! For brushing your child’s teeth and gums as soon as the first tooth appears and brushing twice a day, especially before going to bed. Cheers! To the dentists, doctors and other health care workers who take care of children’s teeth. For More Information: Talk to the WIC staff at 464-3191 and / or Check out: http://www.first5oralhealth.org. Annual Child Care Provider Retreat Mark Your Calendars Co-sponsored by the Del NorteChild Care Council and the Del Norte Local Child Care Planning Council Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Mary Peacock School from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are very excited to bring two very special people to Del Norte County. Kenneth Wesson, Educational Consultant will delivers the keynote addressing on the neuroscience of learning for educational organizations and institutions throughout the United States and overseas. His audiences range from pre-school and early childhood specialists to college and university-level administrators and faculty members. His recent international audiences have included educators and chief administrative officers from South Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Northern Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. Wesson’s most recent articles on the brain include: "Early Brain Development and Learning," "What Recent Brain Research Tell Us About Learning," and "Memory and the Brain." These articles appeared in the Independent School Journal, which was recently honored by the Association of Education Publishers (AEP) as the 2005 "Periodical of the Year." We are also very excited to present Nancy Chavez, from Valley Oak Children’s Services in Chico, CA. She will present a "Preschool for Adult" type workshop which will offer curriculum and craft ideas for all involved in childcare. You will be able to choose either of the above speakers for an afternoon session, as we will be doing breakout sessions after lunch. Julie Violante will be catering our lunch. Please mark your calendars for a very exciting day. If you have questions, please call Charlene Blackburn, Program Director at 464-8311, ext. 20. We will be sending out registration information very soon. 160 Indoor Games & Projects! Available in the DNCCC Lending Library You can find them in the Incredible Outdoor Games Book by Bob Gregson. Most of them are geared for school age and early adolescent children. There are activities with little or no preparation and some to be planned ahead. Theater Games, Sound & Movement Games, Mind Games and Action Games are only a few of the categories in this fun-filled book. Steal the Bacon is a traditional game using only a beanbag or ball of yarn and some masking tape. Smaug’s Treasure is the mythical version of this game. Make Intergalactic Paper Bag Masks, play Balloon Soccer, have fun with Real Life Drama or have a Kangaroo Relay. Ideas abound! This book is a must see for those of us living in a rainy area. The activities also lend themselves to outdoor play. You can join our library for $5.00 a year. What a bargain. Come in to see our collection of books. While you’re here check out the art supply shop, curriculum boxes and toy room. Turn off the television and read with your child. They will treasure the memory of the time spent together and will grow to love to read! New Oral & Health Screenings As part of the Del Norte First 5 School Readiness Program all children are eligable. For More Information see our Spring 2006 Newsletter or call Cathy Tryon at 464-5500 ext 143 Important Changes for Child Support Federal Law now requires one place for handling child support payments. To meet these requirements payments will be handled by a new office called the California State Disbursement Unit (SDU). Child Support Services will still be provided by your local child support office. The SDU will be responsible for collecting and sending child support payments. For more information for both people who pay and people who receive child support please see our Spring 2006 Newsletter , contact your local child support agency or visit www.childsup.ca.gov Take Our Evaluation & Planning Survey Please come by the office for an evaluation form to assist us with planning for our future in the community. We want to be as helpful as possible to all who need assistance. This survey will help us to know in what areas we might improve our services. Thanks! FREE Childcare Family of 4 with a need for care can make $2166 per month and qualify for free care. Contact Us for More Information Today! Pilot Project Unlicensed Child Care Providers ONLY! If you are a license exempt Trustline provider, family or neighborhood caregiver, babysitter or nanny DNCCC’s new grant project is for you! Future workshops may include: Develop a Curriculum Box Cooking "Lessons" for Kids Infant Safety Shower If you are interested call Rosalie at 464-8311 ext 24 Jammin' at Jed CLEARANCE! Del Norte Child Care Council will be selling 1994 through 2004 Jammin’ At Jed memorabilia for 50% off while supplies last. We have sweatshirts and t-shirts with the different logos from throughout Jammin’ at Jed history. We have sizes ranging from children through 3x adults. They make great gifts!! Click for Price List DNCCC Cook Books are ON SALE! "Homemade With Love" The cookbook contains 181 recipes in 8 categories from Appetizers to Desserts. Staff, board, providers, and supporters of DNCCC contributed the recipes. Great idea for Wedding or Birthday gifts. Available at DNCCC Office. Now ON SALE for $5.00 while supplies last. Help Support the Del Norte Child Care Council Local Child Care Planning Council Educational videos providing the most current best practices in early care and education for young children will be available for checkout at the IMC (Instructional Media Center) located at 400 West Harding. Videos will include information on Language, Play, Environments, Parenting, Challenging Behavior, the Gift of "No", Fathering and more. The Local Child Care Planning Council is sponsoring this lending library. For questions call 464-0709. DNCCC Toy Lending Library Today, I choose to spend time with a child... The Toy Room is open to the Public. By joining the Toy Lending Library you may borrow items for a 2 week period. INVENTORY INCLUDES: PUZZLES, GAMES, BOOKS, VIDEOS, OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, SPECIAL NEEDS ITEMS, AND MUCH MORE! Children of all ages welcome! Toy Room Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:00-12:00 The cost is only $5.00 a year, for more information please call 464-8311 Ext 22. DNCCC Donations - Opportunity for Giving There are many ways people can choose to donate to the Del Norte Child Care Council. Contributions are tax deductible and gratefully accepted. Please send checks to: DNCCC 212 K Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Donate Online by Credit Card! One of the newest ways to support the Council is to contribute to the Del Norte Child Care Fund that has been established in the Wild Rivers Community Foundation. Principle contributions will generate interest to support the activities and services to children in the Wild Rivers Ccommunity. To make contributions to the fund contact the Wild Rivers Community Foundation at 879 J Street, Suite I, Crescent City CA 95531, 707-281-6262. Volunteers are always needed for a variety of jobs at DNCCC. Contact us to share your time and talents. Articles, Info & Miscellaneous Click the titles to open the news item Articles Spring Greetings from the Director Go, Slow and Whoa! Booster Seat Event Report The Incredible Years FREE 2006 Programs & Events! Safety Tips for Traveling Helpful & Informational Links Del Norte InfoCenter A 'one-stop information system designed to connect all residents to the health & human resources' [in Del Norte County] CA Child Care Resource & Referral Network Community Resources Del Norte County Northern California Net Services Trustline California's Background Check for In-Home Child Care Del Norte County Children & Families Commission First 5 Program Information Del Norte County, CA Community Resource Manual Prepared by Del Norte County Family Assistance Network Crescent City, CA 95531 Crescent City Community Resource Redleaf National Institute Child Care Training Schedules The Triplicate News Local Newspaper Centralized Eligibility List County Contacts List Supervised Visitation Network Directory of Service Providers Children Now Welfare Reform Resources City of Angels Family Childcare Information Resources Building Childcare Community Resources Crescent City Chamber of Commerce American Assoc. of Poison Control Centers Poison Prevention & Education Del Norte Work Force Center A Partnership of State and Local Agencies Focusing on Business Needs PBS Kids or PBS Parents The activities are great for family child care providers!

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