Hunger Center Nomination
State Representative Mike Thompson recently submitted a letter to the Congressional Center to nominate the DNCCC Food Program for a $1000 award. The award is presented for changing lives and improving nutrition for children and adults.
In his letter Rep. Thompson pointed out the poverty and childhood obesity problems so prevalent in our county. Statistically in Northern California nearly 30 percent of low-income 2-4 year olds are considered overweight or at risk.
He described the innovative Food Lady created for the Best Practices grant to Make Mealtimes Pleasant. This model will continue under the name Fun-tastic Foods. The Food Coordinator will continue to integrate activities into home visits – books, teaching tools, physical activities, helping children ‘cook’ and hygiene reviews. Future plans could include a puppet theater, children’s garden and a children’s kitchen pending future grant funds.
Many thanks to Rep. Thompson and his district representative Elizabeth Murguia for supporting our nomination and recognizing the importance of the things our providers accomplish.

Quilt Project
Many of you may remember the beautiful quilt donated to DNCCC by Shari Ortega last year. We are currently planning another quilt with the help of the wonderful members of the Lighthouse Quilt Guild. We have a preliminary design for the quilt and hope to have it ready to hang at venues in town by August or September. Special thanks go to Carmen Brooks for beginning a dialogue with the Guild to gain their assistance. Many thanks to this group of wonderful women who are willing to find time in their busy lives to help us with this fundraiser. Stay tuned as the project unfolds for updates and information on where you can see the quilt and purchase raffle tickets to support our agency programs.

Voucher Seats Available
Are you or someone you know in need of a car seat? We can help income-qualified parents in Del Norte County get free car seats. If you are expecting a child or have a child who is not in an appropriate size car seat please contact Sarah or Shelagh at the Del Norte Child Care Council at 464-8311.

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!!
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DNCCC Cook Books are Now Available!
"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. This is a new venture for DNCCC and we hope it will provide some much needed funds.
Great idea for Wedding or Birthday gifts. Available at DNCCC Office. Cost is $10.00 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 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!

If you have any questions, they may be directed to Christin McCollum, Executive Director, (707)464-8311, ext. 15, or via email to Donations@DNCCC.com