BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Children's Council San Francisco - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Children's Council San Francisco X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Children's Council San Francisco REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210512T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210512T203000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154359Z CREATED:20210326T001944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154359Z UID:10000715-1620842400-1620851400@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Early Educator Workshop: FCC Fundamentals Series 20210414 DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information will be emailed or sent by text message.\n\n\nDue to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information to access the online content will be texted or emailed to participants\, and materials will be mailed to your address.  If small group gatherings are permitted before the series ends\, we may move back to an in person format.  Updates will be texted to participants.    \nBuild your unstoppable business with the Family Child Care Fundamentals Series.  Our 8-session series will provide you with a solid foundation to start and run a successful and professional Family Child Care business. \nDesign Your Unique Program\, April 14 6-8:30 \nTake your business ideas and make them a reality.  Explore ways to leverage unique skills and interests and create a program that is personally fulfilling on top of being attractive to families. Learn to identify the needs of your clients and target audiences you can best serve.  Leave this class with strategies for your core program offering and how you will stand out in the market. \nActivities and Curriculum Design\, April 21 6-8:30 \nGet a head start planning for the core element of your business: daily activities and weekly curriculum plans.  Come away knowing how to create activities that support a child’s whole development while also supporting your unique program idea. Build a curriculum plan you love teaching and children love following.  \nCreate Your Best Environment\, April 28 6-8:30 \nEmbrace your creative side and design your best space.  Plan an environment that supports children with their social\, emotional and cognitive learning as well as your own well-being. Learn how to use color\, lighting and space to relax or energize.  Practice creating different activity areas and identify which ones are the best for your program’s curriculum. \nMarket Your Business\, May 5 6-8:30 \nWhat sets your child care business apart? You know what’s special about your program – now share that message with families and your community!  Learn the basic principles of marketing and create the building blocks of your marketing plan. Topics include long term planning for full enrollment\, developing messaging for advertisements\, and developing your targeted marketing strategy. \nContracts and Policies\, May 12 6-8:30 \nBegin to establish trust\, clarity and positive communication with families through your contract and parent handbook. Build your professional relationship with clients by creating a contract that creates clarity with families. Create a family handbook that supports both your business and the clients you serve.  Set the tone for a positive communication with families by learning benefit-focused language to educate your families on how you run your program and why. \nCommunication with Families\, May 19 6-8:30 \nEffective communication builds understanding and trust. Learn communication best practices with families at the time of enrollment and beyond.  Create a family communication and engagement plan for your program and learn about managing challenging conversations\, legal requirements and how to protect your business \nBusiness Finances\, May 26 6-8:30 \nCould you accurately estimate the costs of your business?  Learn to do just that and more. Create a working budget for your business. Gain a better understanding of financial models that show the enrollment levels you need to break even\, and when you will begin to earn a profit.  Set prices that are fair and profitable and walk away with a better understanding of your finances so you can make better business decisions. \n Prepare for Business Taxes June 2 6-8:30 \nDon’t be caught off guard – identify and set up your best method for record keeping.  Learn what costs you can deduct from your business income and how to calculate time/space usage.  Explore special topics such as food costs and choose the best method of tracking for you URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/early-educator-workshop-fcc-fundamentals-series-20210414-9/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Provider Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/aa37b60283cefcdf48f44df6fa0e9eda-1HZ079.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210512T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210512T203000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154359Z CREATED:20210326T001944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154359Z UID:10000716-1620842400-1620851400@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Early Educator Workshop: FCC Fundamentals Series 20210414 DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information will be emailed or sent by text message.\n\n\nDue to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information to access the online content will be texted or emailed to participants\, and materials will be mailed to your address.  If small group gatherings are permitted before the series ends\, we may move back to an in person format.  Updates will be texted to participants.    \nBuild your unstoppable business with the Family Child Care Fundamentals Series.  Our 8-session series will provide you with a solid foundation to start and run a successful and professional Family Child Care business. \nDesign Your Unique Program\, April 14 6-8:30 \nTake your business ideas and make them a reality.  Explore ways to leverage unique skills and interests and create a program that is personally fulfilling on top of being attractive to families. Learn to identify the needs of your clients and target audiences you can best serve.  Leave this class with strategies for your core program offering and how you will stand out in the market. \nActivities and Curriculum Design\, April 21 6-8:30 \nGet a head start planning for the core element of your business: daily activities and weekly curriculum plans.  Come away knowing how to create activities that support a child’s whole development while also supporting your unique program idea. Build a curriculum plan you love teaching and children love following.  \nCreate Your Best Environment\, April 28 6-8:30 \nEmbrace your creative side and design your best space.  Plan an environment that supports children with their social\, emotional and cognitive learning as well as your own well-being. Learn how to use color\, lighting and space to relax or energize.  Practice creating different activity areas and identify which ones are the best for your program’s curriculum. \nMarket Your Business\, May 5 6-8:30 \nWhat sets your child care business apart? You know what’s special about your program – now share that message with families and your community!  Learn the basic principles of marketing and create the building blocks of your marketing plan. Topics include long term planning for full enrollment\, developing messaging for advertisements\, and developing your targeted marketing strategy. \nContracts and Policies\, May 12 6-8:30 \nBegin to establish trust\, clarity and positive communication with families through your contract and parent handbook. Build your professional relationship with clients by creating a contract that creates clarity with families. Create a family handbook that supports both your business and the clients you serve.  Set the tone for a positive communication with families by learning benefit-focused language to educate your families on how you run your program and why. \nCommunication with Families\, May 19 6-8:30 \nEffective communication builds understanding and trust. Learn communication best practices with families at the time of enrollment and beyond.  Create a family communication and engagement plan for your program and learn about managing challenging conversations\, legal requirements and how to protect your business \nBusiness Finances\, May 26 6-8:30 \nCould you accurately estimate the costs of your business?  Learn to do just that and more. Create a working budget for your business. Gain a better understanding of financial models that show the enrollment levels you need to break even\, and when you will begin to earn a profit.  Set prices that are fair and profitable and walk away with a better understanding of your finances so you can make better business decisions. \n Prepare for Business Taxes June 2 6-8:30 \nDon’t be caught off guard – identify and set up your best method for record keeping.  Learn what costs you can deduct from your business income and how to calculate time/space usage.  Explore special topics such as food costs and choose the best method of tracking for you URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/early-educator-workshop-fcc-fundamentals-series-20210414-10/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Provider Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/a82f775fb94d8f40430c1cf9c7e687e0-sgTz01.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210512T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210512T113000 DTSTAMP:20220126T161122Z CREATED:20210303T181910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T161122Z UID:10000690-1620813600-1620819000@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Family Workshop: Choosing Child Care during COVID 19 202101-12 DESCRIPTION:Learn how to find child care that’s right for you during COVID-19\n\n\nIn this workshop\, we’ll review the new health and safety regulations for child care programs during COVID-19. Participants will explore how to choose a child care program based on the needs of their family and learn about measures that both child care programs and families can take to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/family-workshop-choosing-child-care-during-covid-19-202101-12-3/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Choosing Child Care ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/e2df3c76610db005b6227ad821746f6e-R9KYIa.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T203000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154358Z CREATED:20210423T081540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154358Z UID:10000743-1620757800-1620765000@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Early Educator Workshop: 如何使用全新的Early Learning SF托兒系統 20210511 DESCRIPTION:Early Learning SF: 如何使用全新的Early Learning SF托兒系統\n三藩市早期幼兒教育辦公室(OECE) 很高興地宣布推出 Early Learning SF！ 這個系統將取代三藩市幼兒連接(SF3C)。Early Learning SF 將提供更好的\n\n\nEarly Learning SF: 如何使用全新的Early Learning SF托兒系統 \n三藩市早期幼兒教育辦公室(OECE) 很高興地宣布推出 Early Learning SF！ 這個系統將取代三藩市幼兒連接(SF3C)。Early Learning SF 將提供更好的數據和匹配服務，以便將家庭聯繫到高質素的兒童教育服務。 \n參與早期教育獎學金計劃(ELS) 的托兒者必須使用Early Learning SF系統來填補資助學位空缺。Title 5 中心也可以使用該系統。通過這次培訓，托兒者將全面了解系統，學習如何報告學位的空缺和與家庭的聯繫。 \n 請攜帶一個充滿電的筆記本電腦或平板電腦。我們鼓勵所有參與者在此培訓中報告您的資助學位空缺。請準備您的空缺信息，例如時間表、年齡範圍和開始日期等。 \n 請致電諮詢台 415-343-4669 預約您的培訓時間！ \n 此三藩市兒童委員會(Children’s Council of SF) 的諮詢台是由三藩市早期幼兒教育辦公室(OECE) 資助，以支持早期教育獎學金計劃(ELS) 。 URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/early-educator-workshop-%e5%a6%82%e4%bd%95%e4%bd%bf%e7%94%a8%e5%85%a8%e6%96%b0%e7%9a%84early-learning-sf%e6%89%98%e5%85%92%e7%b3%bb%e7%b5%b1-20210511/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Provider Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/f4f2f60153527f9c6deed970e0be6c95-ABLEw9.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T190000 DTSTAMP:20220126T155004Z CREATED:20210403T143637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T155004Z UID:10000725-1620754200-1620759600@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Language\, Learning + Early Literacy Cohort for Providers (LEP's) 202105 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 4 part early learning series\, gain resources\, connection and skills to support your work with families and children this May!\n\n\n\n5/4 -Learn about childcare professional development resources\, our Lending Library and engage in activities to support children and their growing brains!\n5/11 -JAMaROO will lead a Music + Movement session for adult learning with Kaleidoscope Play & Learn tips and tools to support engagement.\n5/18 -Provider Cafe! Connect with others who do the work you do\, build community\, learn more and gain support with the CDC Milestone Tracker.\n5/25 -Build Literacy Rich Environments with Tandem\, our early literacy partner and bring new ideas into your work and home! URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/learning-early-literacy-cohort-for-providers-leps-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Provider Workshop,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/496640f5ce14d7b0bd082bd7f646e57b-aHzJ94.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210508T170000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154359Z CREATED:20210228T204333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154359Z UID:10000688-1620464400-1620493200@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Early Educator Workshop: Health and Safety 202101-12 DESCRIPTION:This course meets the Health and Safety (8-hour) requirement for Community Care Licensing.\n\n\nThis course meets the Preventive Health and Safety (8-hour) requirement for Community Care Licensing. At the successful completion of this class\, you will receive certification from the Emergency Medical Services Authority. This virtual lass runs from 9am-5pm with a lunch break. \n \nFor information contact Yvette Gaines yvette@childrenscouncil.org for English or Kelly Martinez kmartinez@childrenscouncil.org for Spanish. \n \nPlease note: \nDue to concerns surrounding public health\, this training has moved to an online format. Information to access the online content will be emailed to participants with the materials that we will be using for the training. Access to this training will be until 9:10 am\, after that participants won’t be allowed to enter the training and will have to attend the next one. In order to receive the certificate for the class\, you need to attend the FULL training (8 hours). The certificate will be mailed to your address URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/early-educator-workshop-health-and-safety-202101-12-2/ LOCATION:Children’s Council of San Francisco\, 445 Church Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94114\, United States CATEGORIES:English,Provider Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/b85c60ec52efb1e5ee8086e3014b1711-Z2pfik.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210508T130000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154359Z CREATED:20210228T204332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154359Z UID:10000686-1620464400-1620478800@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Early Educator Workshop: Health and Safety (Español) 202101-12 DESCRIPTION:Este curso cumple con el requisito de Salud y Seguridad (8 horas) para Community Care Licensing.\n\n\n Este curso cumple con el requisito de Salud y Seguridad Preventiva (8 horas) para Community Care Licensing. Cuando termine y complete la clase de Salud y Seguridad usted obtendrá un Certificado de por vida. La clase será dividida en 2 partes: \n\nLa fecha especificada en el evento 9am-1pm. \nY el siguiente día con el mismo horario. 9am-1pm\n\nPara información por favor contactar a Gabriela Meneses a gabriela@bananasbunch.org \n \nPor favor tome en cuenta lo siguiente: \nDebido a preocupaciones en torno a la salud pública\, el entrenamiento se presentará en línea. La información para acceder a al entrenamiento se enviará por correo electrónico a los participantes junto con los materiales necesarios para usar en la clase. La clase empieza a las 9am y se cerrará el acceso a las 9:10 am\, después de eso los participantes necesitarán reprogramar la clase para la siguiente fecha. Para recibir el certificado de la clase\, used debe participar en el entrenamiento completo\, es decir las 8 horas asistiendo los dos dias. El certificado se enviara a su dirección postal después de la clase. URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/early-educator-workshop-health-and-safety-espanol-202101-12-2/ LOCATION:Children’s Council of San Francisco\, 445 Church Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94114\, United States CATEGORIES:Español,Provider Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/7b7541fb19953f5b1c38f50d8f0d8ae5-CUnqbR.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210506T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210506T120000 DTSTAMP:20220126T151239Z CREATED:20210228T204332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T151239Z UID:10000685-1620298800-1620302400@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Family Event: New and Expecting Moms Group 202101-12 DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday for a mommy-baby support group that welcomes all mothers!\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the latest Department of Public Health guidelines regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)\, New and Expecting Moms Group will be held virtually.\n \nTune in at 11am for a supportive relationship building session. \nThis group will support new and expecting mommies through group discussion\, peer-to-peer learning and activities. We’ll build new relationships and support communication between you and your child. The facilitator is a mom herself\, with a background in social psychology and adult and child education. This group is aimed at moms with children. URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/family-event-new-and-expecting-moms-group-202101-12-10/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Expecting Moms,Family Workshop,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/5ee8a8d7fd80aa2ca7d3253271570c86-yEW9An.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T203000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154359Z CREATED:20210318T205016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154359Z UID:10000713-1620237600-1620246600@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Early Educator Workshop: FCC Fundamentals Series 20210414 DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information will be emailed or sent by text message.\n\n\nDue to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information to access the online content will be texted or emailed to participants\, and materials will be mailed to your address.  If small group gatherings are permitted before the series ends\, we may move back to an in person format.  Updates will be texted to participants.    \nBuild your unstoppable business with the Family Child Care Fundamentals Series.  Our 8-session series will provide you with a solid foundation to start and run a successful and professional Family Child Care business. \nDesign Your Unique Program\, April 14 6-8:30 \nTake your business ideas and make them a reality.  Explore ways to leverage unique skills and interests and create a program that is personally fulfilling on top of being attractive to families. Learn to identify the needs of your clients and target audiences you can best serve.  Leave this class with strategies for your core program offering and how you will stand out in the market. \nActivities and Curriculum Design\, April 21 6-8:30 \nGet a head start planning for the core element of your business: daily activities and weekly curriculum plans.  Come away knowing how to create activities that support a child’s whole development while also supporting your unique program idea. Build a curriculum plan you love teaching and children love following.  \nCreate Your Best Environment\, April 28 6-8:30 \nEmbrace your creative side and design your best space.  Plan an environment that supports children with their social\, emotional and cognitive learning as well as your own well-being. Learn how to use color\, lighting and space to relax or energize.  Practice creating different activity areas and identify which ones are the best for your program’s curriculum. \nMarket Your Business\, May 5 6-8:30 \nWhat sets your child care business apart? You know what’s special about your program – now share that message with families and your community!  Learn the basic principles of marketing and create the building blocks of your marketing plan. Topics include long term planning for full enrollment\, developing messaging for advertisements\, and developing your targeted marketing strategy. \nContracts and Policies\, May 12 6-8:30 \nBegin to establish trust\, clarity and positive communication with families through your contract and parent handbook. Build your professional relationship with clients by creating a contract that creates clarity with families. Create a family handbook that supports both your business and the clients you serve.  Set the tone for a positive communication with families by learning benefit-focused language to educate your families on how you run your program and why. \nCommunication with Families\, May 19 6-8:30 \nEffective communication builds understanding and trust. Learn communication best practices with families at the time of enrollment and beyond.  Create a family communication and engagement plan for your program and learn about managing challenging conversations\, legal requirements and how to protect your business \nBusiness Finances\, May 26 6-8:30 \nCould you accurately estimate the costs of your business?  Learn to do just that and more. Create a working budget for your business. Gain a better understanding of financial models that show the enrollment levels you need to break even\, and when you will begin to earn a profit.  Set prices that are fair and profitable and walk away with a better understanding of your finances so you can make better business decisions. \n Prepare for Business Taxes June 2 6-8:30 \nDon’t be caught off guard – identify and set up your best method for record keeping.  Learn what costs you can deduct from your business income and how to calculate time/space usage.  Explore special topics such as food costs and choose the best method of tracking for you URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/early-educator-workshop-fcc-fundamentals-series-20210414-8/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Provider Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/a82f775fb94d8f40430c1cf9c7e687e0-sgTz01.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210505T203000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154359Z CREATED:20210318T205015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154359Z UID:10000712-1620237600-1620246600@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Early Educator Workshop: FCC Fundamentals Series 20210414 DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information will be emailed or sent by text message.\n\n\nDue to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information to access the online content will be texted or emailed to participants\, and materials will be mailed to your address.  If small group gatherings are permitted before the series ends\, we may move back to an in person format.  Updates will be texted to participants.    \nBuild your unstoppable business with the Family Child Care Fundamentals Series.  Our 8-session series will provide you with a solid foundation to start and run a successful and professional Family Child Care business. \nDesign Your Unique Program\, April 14 6-8:30 \nTake your business ideas and make them a reality.  Explore ways to leverage unique skills and interests and create a program that is personally fulfilling on top of being attractive to families. Learn to identify the needs of your clients and target audiences you can best serve.  Leave this class with strategies for your core program offering and how you will stand out in the market. \nActivities and Curriculum Design\, April 21 6-8:30 \nGet a head start planning for the core element of your business: daily activities and weekly curriculum plans.  Come away knowing how to create activities that support a child’s whole development while also supporting your unique program idea. Build a curriculum plan you love teaching and children love following.  \nCreate Your Best Environment\, April 28 6-8:30 \nEmbrace your creative side and design your best space.  Plan an environment that supports children with their social\, emotional and cognitive learning as well as your own well-being. Learn how to use color\, lighting and space to relax or energize.  Practice creating different activity areas and identify which ones are the best for your program’s curriculum. \nMarket Your Business\, May 5 6-8:30 \nWhat sets your child care business apart? You know what’s special about your program – now share that message with families and your community!  Learn the basic principles of marketing and create the building blocks of your marketing plan. Topics include long term planning for full enrollment\, developing messaging for advertisements\, and developing your targeted marketing strategy. \nContracts and Policies\, May 12 6-8:30 \nBegin to establish trust\, clarity and positive communication with families through your contract and parent handbook. Build your professional relationship with clients by creating a contract that creates clarity with families. Create a family handbook that supports both your business and the clients you serve.  Set the tone for a positive communication with families by learning benefit-focused language to educate your families on how you run your program and why. \nCommunication with Families\, May 19 6-8:30 \nEffective communication builds understanding and trust. Learn communication best practices with families at the time of enrollment and beyond.  Create a family communication and engagement plan for your program and learn about managing challenging conversations\, legal requirements and how to protect your business \nBusiness Finances\, May 26 6-8:30 \nCould you accurately estimate the costs of your business?  Learn to do just that and more. Create a working budget for your business. Gain a better understanding of financial models that show the enrollment levels you need to break even\, and when you will begin to earn a profit.  Set prices that are fair and profitable and walk away with a better understanding of your finances so you can make better business decisions. \n Prepare for Business Taxes June 2 6-8:30 \nDon’t be caught off guard – identify and set up your best method for record keeping.  Learn what costs you can deduct from your business income and how to calculate time/space usage.  Explore special topics such as food costs and choose the best method of tracking for you URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/early-educator-workshop-fcc-fundamentals-series-20210414-7/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Provider Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/aa37b60283cefcdf48f44df6fa0e9eda-1HZ079.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210504T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210504T190000 DTSTAMP:20220126T155004Z CREATED:20210403T143632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T155004Z UID:10000724-1620149400-1620154800@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Language\, Learning + Early Literacy Cohort for Providers (LEP's) 202105 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 4 part early learning series\, gain resources\, connection and skills to support your work with families and children this May!\n\n\n\n5/4 -Learn about childcare professional development resources\, our Lending Library and engage in activities to support children and their growing brains!\n5/11 -JAMaROO will lead a Music + Movement session for adult learning with Kaleidoscope Play & Learn tips and tools to support engagement.\n5/18 -Provider Cafe! Connect with others who do the work you do\, build community\, learn more and gain support with the CDC Milestone Tracker.\n5/25 -Build Literacy Rich Environments with Tandem\, our early literacy partner and bring new ideas into your work and home! URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/learning-early-literacy-cohort-for-providers-leps/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Provider Workshop,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/496640f5ce14d7b0bd082bd7f646e57b-aHzJ94.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210429T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210429T200000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154359Z CREATED:20210228T204331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154359Z UID:10000684-1619721000-1619726400@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Early Educator Workshop: Mocha (Multilingual) 20210429 DESCRIPTION:Mocha training for early educators\n\n\nThis year\, Cocoa\, the enrollment system for Preschool for All and Title 5\, will be replaced by a new system called Mocha. Programs and staff currently using Cocoa who are part of the Early Learning Scholarship (ELS) network are invited to attend this overview to: \n\nView how to navigate around the system\nUnderstand how to find child and family information\nPractice adding attendance \n\nThis is an online training. After registering\, you will receive an email with more information about the event. \nIf you would like Spanish or Chinese language support\, please let us know. URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/early-educator-workshop-mocha-multilingual-20210429/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Provider Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/dc3af87b8ce83becc8549e725756203a-aNDN0h.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210429T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210429T120000 DTSTAMP:20220126T151239Z CREATED:20210228T204331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T151239Z UID:10000683-1619694000-1619697600@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Family Event: New and Expecting Moms Group 202101-12 DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday for a mommy-baby support group that welcomes all mothers!\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the latest Department of Public Health guidelines regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)\, New and Expecting Moms Group will be held virtually.\n \nTune in at 11am for a supportive relationship building session. \nThis group will support new and expecting mommies through group discussion\, peer-to-peer learning and activities. We’ll build new relationships and support communication between you and your child. The facilitator is a mom herself\, with a background in social psychology and adult and child education. This group is aimed at moms with children. URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/family-event-new-and-expecting-moms-group-202101-12-9/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Expecting Moms,Family Workshop,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/5ee8a8d7fd80aa2ca7d3253271570c86-yEW9An.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T203000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154359Z CREATED:20210318T205011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154359Z UID:10000711-1619632800-1619641800@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Early Educator Workshop: FCC Fundamentals Series 20210414 DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information will be emailed or sent by text message.\n\n\nDue to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information to access the online content will be texted or emailed to participants\, and materials will be mailed to your address.  If small group gatherings are permitted before the series ends\, we may move back to an in person format.  Updates will be texted to participants.    \nBuild your unstoppable business with the Family Child Care Fundamentals Series.  Our 8-session series will provide you with a solid foundation to start and run a successful and professional Family Child Care business. \nDesign Your Unique Program\, April 14 6-8:30 \nTake your business ideas and make them a reality.  Explore ways to leverage unique skills and interests and create a program that is personally fulfilling on top of being attractive to families. Learn to identify the needs of your clients and target audiences you can best serve.  Leave this class with strategies for your core program offering and how you will stand out in the market. \nActivities and Curriculum Design\, April 21 6-8:30 \nGet a head start planning for the core element of your business: daily activities and weekly curriculum plans.  Come away knowing how to create activities that support a child’s whole development while also supporting your unique program idea. Build a curriculum plan you love teaching and children love following.  \nCreate Your Best Environment\, April 28 6-8:30 \nEmbrace your creative side and design your best space.  Plan an environment that supports children with their social\, emotional and cognitive learning as well as your own well-being. Learn how to use color\, lighting and space to relax or energize.  Practice creating different activity areas and identify which ones are the best for your program’s curriculum. \nMarket Your Business\, May 5 6-8:30 \nWhat sets your child care business apart? You know what’s special about your program – now share that message with families and your community!  Learn the basic principles of marketing and create the building blocks of your marketing plan. Topics include long term planning for full enrollment\, developing messaging for advertisements\, and developing your targeted marketing strategy. \nContracts and Policies\, May 12 6-8:30 \nBegin to establish trust\, clarity and positive communication with families through your contract and parent handbook. Build your professional relationship with clients by creating a contract that creates clarity with families. Create a family handbook that supports both your business and the clients you serve.  Set the tone for a positive communication with families by learning benefit-focused language to educate your families on how you run your program and why. \nCommunication with Families\, May 19 6-8:30 \nEffective communication builds understanding and trust. Learn communication best practices with families at the time of enrollment and beyond.  Create a family communication and engagement plan for your program and learn about managing challenging conversations\, legal requirements and how to protect your business \nBusiness Finances\, May 26 6-8:30 \nCould you accurately estimate the costs of your business?  Learn to do just that and more. Create a working budget for your business. Gain a better understanding of financial models that show the enrollment levels you need to break even\, and when you will begin to earn a profit.  Set prices that are fair and profitable and walk away with a better understanding of your finances so you can make better business decisions. \n Prepare for Business Taxes June 2 6-8:30 \nDon’t be caught off guard – identify and set up your best method for record keeping.  Learn what costs you can deduct from your business income and how to calculate time/space usage.  Explore special topics such as food costs and choose the best method of tracking for you URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/early-educator-workshop-fcc-fundamentals-series-20210414-6/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Provider Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/a82f775fb94d8f40430c1cf9c7e687e0-sgTz01.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210428T203000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154359Z CREATED:20210318T205009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154359Z UID:10000710-1619632800-1619641800@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Early Educator Workshop: FCC Fundamentals Series 20210414 DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information will be emailed or sent by text message.\n\n\nDue to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information to access the online content will be texted or emailed to participants\, and materials will be mailed to your address.  If small group gatherings are permitted before the series ends\, we may move back to an in person format.  Updates will be texted to participants.    \nBuild your unstoppable business with the Family Child Care Fundamentals Series.  Our 8-session series will provide you with a solid foundation to start and run a successful and professional Family Child Care business. \nDesign Your Unique Program\, April 14 6-8:30 \nTake your business ideas and make them a reality.  Explore ways to leverage unique skills and interests and create a program that is personally fulfilling on top of being attractive to families. Learn to identify the needs of your clients and target audiences you can best serve.  Leave this class with strategies for your core program offering and how you will stand out in the market. \nActivities and Curriculum Design\, April 21 6-8:30 \nGet a head start planning for the core element of your business: daily activities and weekly curriculum plans.  Come away knowing how to create activities that support a child’s whole development while also supporting your unique program idea. Build a curriculum plan you love teaching and children love following.  \nCreate Your Best Environment\, April 28 6-8:30 \nEmbrace your creative side and design your best space.  Plan an environment that supports children with their social\, emotional and cognitive learning as well as your own well-being. Learn how to use color\, lighting and space to relax or energize.  Practice creating different activity areas and identify which ones are the best for your program’s curriculum. \nMarket Your Business\, May 5 6-8:30 \nWhat sets your child care business apart? You know what’s special about your program – now share that message with families and your community!  Learn the basic principles of marketing and create the building blocks of your marketing plan. Topics include long term planning for full enrollment\, developing messaging for advertisements\, and developing your targeted marketing strategy. \nContracts and Policies\, May 12 6-8:30 \nBegin to establish trust\, clarity and positive communication with families through your contract and parent handbook. Build your professional relationship with clients by creating a contract that creates clarity with families. Create a family handbook that supports both your business and the clients you serve.  Set the tone for a positive communication with families by learning benefit-focused language to educate your families on how you run your program and why. \nCommunication with Families\, May 19 6-8:30 \nEffective communication builds understanding and trust. Learn communication best practices with families at the time of enrollment and beyond.  Create a family communication and engagement plan for your program and learn about managing challenging conversations\, legal requirements and how to protect your business \nBusiness Finances\, May 26 6-8:30 \nCould you accurately estimate the costs of your business?  Learn to do just that and more. Create a working budget for your business. Gain a better understanding of financial models that show the enrollment levels you need to break even\, and when you will begin to earn a profit.  Set prices that are fair and profitable and walk away with a better understanding of your finances so you can make better business decisions. \n Prepare for Business Taxes June 2 6-8:30 \nDon’t be caught off guard – identify and set up your best method for record keeping.  Learn what costs you can deduct from your business income and how to calculate time/space usage.  Explore special topics such as food costs and choose the best method of tracking for you URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/early-educator-workshop-fcc-fundamentals-series-20210414-5/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Provider Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/aa37b60283cefcdf48f44df6fa0e9eda-1HZ079.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210428T193000 DTSTAMP:20220126T161114Z CREATED:20210318T204948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T161114Z UID:10000705-1619632800-1619638200@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Family Workshop: Choosing Child Care with UCSF 20210421 DESCRIPTION:A two-part workshop that explores and educates about child care programs\, and how to make the best choice for your children.\n\n\nUCSF and Children’s Council of San Francisco will be hosting a two-part series on choosing child care at various stages of your child’s early years. \nJoin us on April 21 for Choosing Infant Care \nAnd on April 28 for Choosing a Preschool \nJoin us as we explore and break down the different factors that parents must consider when looking at child care programs\, including health & safety\, group environments\, program protocols and more. Letting your child join an early education program is filled with decisions – let UCSF and Children’s Council help you make the best one for you! URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/family-workshop-choosing-infant-care-with-ucsf-20210331-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Choosing Child Care ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/d81e4558acfff2d5597ec8e3e5f1a1d7-C2pUCI.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210428T190000 DTSTAMP:20220126T152625Z CREATED:20210228T204330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T152625Z UID:10000682-1619632800-1619636400@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Family Event: Parent Cafe 202101-12 DESCRIPTION:Join us once a month to connect with fellow parents – discuss and destress!\n\n\nIn accordance with the latest Department of Public Health guidelines\, Parent Café will now be held virtually. \n \nBuild supportive relationships with other families while learning how to better manage the stress of parenting. Enjoy engaging with your peers and our child development experts.\n \n \nPlease RSVP for adults and children separately. URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/family-event-parent-cafe-202101-12-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Family Workshop,Parent Cafe,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ba94900df20a9ff0d28a1e19a6b8af23-7jCqiQ.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210428T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210428T190000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154401Z CREATED:20210401T203556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154401Z UID:10000721-1619631000-1619636400@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Provider Event: For the Future of Our Children’s Nutrition 20210428 DESCRIPTION:Come together with other early educators for the future of our children’s nutritional health!\n\n\nFor some families\, the food their little one receives in their child care program is the only assistance preventing that child from going hungry.\n \n \nMany SF early educators participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)\, a critical program for both parents and educators to ensure that children have access to healthy food.\n \n \nJoin us for an exciting\, timely conversation with Children’s Council’s CEO Gina Fromer and a panel of experts about food insecurity\, CACFP\, and the importance of quality food for young children. Together we’ll talk about food programs educators can participate in and their impact on our community’s children and families\, as well as our city’s economy. There will also be time for a Q&A. \n\n\nOverview: \nThe event will be a conversation moderated by Children’s Council of San Francisco’s CEO Gina M. Fromer. The four panelists will discuss the importance and work of the CACFP\, the state of the CACFP prior to the pandemic in San Francisco\, the current state and what needs to be done. The conversation will include a Q&A section to engage the audience. \n \nSpeakers: \n\nModerator – Children’s Council of San Francisco CEO Gina M. Fromer\nPanelist – Nourish California’s Policy Advocate\, Kameron Mims-Jones\nPanelist – Early Childhood Policy Advocate and Licensed Provider\, Tonia McMillian\nPanelist – SF Department of Public Health Director of Food Security\, Paula Jones URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/provider-event-for-the-future-of-our-childrens-nutrition-20210428/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Provider Workshop,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/719e294abec73f25e62da7dff88bf3ba-ovWyYS.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210422T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210422T193000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154358Z CREATED:20210415T001839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154358Z UID:10000731-1619114400-1619119800@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Early Educator Workshop: Trauma Informed Reflective Spaces 20210422 DESCRIPTION:Virtual healing-centered engagement for child care educators every 4th Thursday evening.\n\n\nJoin us for an evening with Dr. Vilma Reyes\, who will be facilitating our monthly reflective spaces for child care educators. She will name ways of healing and preventing secondary traumatic stress and create space for early educators to reflect. \nMonthly reflective spaces for early educators are scheduled the 4th Thursday of each month\, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. \n\nThursday\, April 22nd\nThursday\, May 27th\nThursday\, June 24th\nThursday\, July 22nd\nThursday\, August 26th\n\nDr. Vilma Reyes is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California\, San Francisco in the Child Trauma Research Program. She is a national trainer in Child-Parent Psychotherapy(CPP) and has developed a CPP-based group intervention in community settings across the Bay Area. She is an immigrant from Peru and is devoted to increasing access to trauma informed services for Latinx immigrant families. URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/early-educator-workshop-trauma-informed-reflective-spaces-20210422/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Provider Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/8bb861c871269e394afae9af77765727-Tr7XxG.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210422T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210422T120000 DTSTAMP:20220126T151239Z CREATED:20210228T204330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T151239Z UID:10000681-1619089200-1619092800@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Family Event: New and Expecting Moms Group 202101-12 DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday for a mommy-baby support group that welcomes all mothers!\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the latest Department of Public Health guidelines regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)\, New and Expecting Moms Group will be held virtually.\n \nTune in at 11am for a supportive relationship building session. \nThis group will support new and expecting mommies through group discussion\, peer-to-peer learning and activities. We’ll build new relationships and support communication between you and your child. The facilitator is a mom herself\, with a background in social psychology and adult and child education. This group is aimed at moms with children. URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/family-event-new-and-expecting-moms-group-202101-12-8/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Expecting Moms,Family Workshop,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/5ee8a8d7fd80aa2ca7d3253271570c86-yEW9An.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T203000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154359Z CREATED:20210318T205003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154359Z UID:10000709-1619028000-1619037000@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Early Educator Workshop: FCC Fundamentals Series 20210414 DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information will be emailed or sent by text message.\n\n\nDue to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information to access the online content will be texted or emailed to participants\, and materials will be mailed to your address.  If small group gatherings are permitted before the series ends\, we may move back to an in person format.  Updates will be texted to participants.    \nBuild your unstoppable business with the Family Child Care Fundamentals Series.  Our 8-session series will provide you with a solid foundation to start and run a successful and professional Family Child Care business. \nDesign Your Unique Program\, April 14 6-8:30 \nTake your business ideas and make them a reality.  Explore ways to leverage unique skills and interests and create a program that is personally fulfilling on top of being attractive to families. Learn to identify the needs of your clients and target audiences you can best serve.  Leave this class with strategies for your core program offering and how you will stand out in the market. \nActivities and Curriculum Design\, April 21 6-8:30 \nGet a head start planning for the core element of your business: daily activities and weekly curriculum plans.  Come away knowing how to create activities that support a child’s whole development while also supporting your unique program idea. Build a curriculum plan you love teaching and children love following.  \nCreate Your Best Environment\, April 28 6-8:30 \nEmbrace your creative side and design your best space.  Plan an environment that supports children with their social\, emotional and cognitive learning as well as your own well-being. Learn how to use color\, lighting and space to relax or energize.  Practice creating different activity areas and identify which ones are the best for your program’s curriculum. \nMarket Your Business\, May 5 6-8:30 \nWhat sets your child care business apart? You know what’s special about your program – now share that message with families and your community!  Learn the basic principles of marketing and create the building blocks of your marketing plan. Topics include long term planning for full enrollment\, developing messaging for advertisements\, and developing your targeted marketing strategy. \nContracts and Policies\, May 12 6-8:30 \nBegin to establish trust\, clarity and positive communication with families through your contract and parent handbook. Build your professional relationship with clients by creating a contract that creates clarity with families. Create a family handbook that supports both your business and the clients you serve.  Set the tone for a positive communication with families by learning benefit-focused language to educate your families on how you run your program and why. \nCommunication with Families\, May 19 6-8:30 \nEffective communication builds understanding and trust. Learn communication best practices with families at the time of enrollment and beyond.  Create a family communication and engagement plan for your program and learn about managing challenging conversations\, legal requirements and how to protect your business \nBusiness Finances\, May 26 6-8:30 \nCould you accurately estimate the costs of your business?  Learn to do just that and more. Create a working budget for your business. Gain a better understanding of financial models that show the enrollment levels you need to break even\, and when you will begin to earn a profit.  Set prices that are fair and profitable and walk away with a better understanding of your finances so you can make better business decisions. \n Prepare for Business Taxes June 2 6-8:30 \nDon’t be caught off guard – identify and set up your best method for record keeping.  Learn what costs you can deduct from your business income and how to calculate time/space usage.  Explore special topics such as food costs and choose the best method of tracking for you URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/early-educator-workshop-fcc-fundamentals-series-20210414-4/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Provider Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/a82f775fb94d8f40430c1cf9c7e687e0-sgTz01.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210421T203000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154359Z CREATED:20210318T205002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154359Z UID:10000708-1619028000-1619037000@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Early Educator Workshop: FCC Fundamentals Series 20210414 DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information will be emailed or sent by text message.\n\n\nDue to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information to access the online content will be texted or emailed to participants\, and materials will be mailed to your address.  If small group gatherings are permitted before the series ends\, we may move back to an in person format.  Updates will be texted to participants.    \nBuild your unstoppable business with the Family Child Care Fundamentals Series.  Our 8-session series will provide you with a solid foundation to start and run a successful and professional Family Child Care business. \nDesign Your Unique Program\, April 14 6-8:30 \nTake your business ideas and make them a reality.  Explore ways to leverage unique skills and interests and create a program that is personally fulfilling on top of being attractive to families. Learn to identify the needs of your clients and target audiences you can best serve.  Leave this class with strategies for your core program offering and how you will stand out in the market. \nActivities and Curriculum Design\, April 21 6-8:30 \nGet a head start planning for the core element of your business: daily activities and weekly curriculum plans.  Come away knowing how to create activities that support a child’s whole development while also supporting your unique program idea. Build a curriculum plan you love teaching and children love following.  \nCreate Your Best Environment\, April 28 6-8:30 \nEmbrace your creative side and design your best space.  Plan an environment that supports children with their social\, emotional and cognitive learning as well as your own well-being. Learn how to use color\, lighting and space to relax or energize.  Practice creating different activity areas and identify which ones are the best for your program’s curriculum. \nMarket Your Business\, May 5 6-8:30 \nWhat sets your child care business apart? You know what’s special about your program – now share that message with families and your community!  Learn the basic principles of marketing and create the building blocks of your marketing plan. Topics include long term planning for full enrollment\, developing messaging for advertisements\, and developing your targeted marketing strategy. \nContracts and Policies\, May 12 6-8:30 \nBegin to establish trust\, clarity and positive communication with families through your contract and parent handbook. Build your professional relationship with clients by creating a contract that creates clarity with families. Create a family handbook that supports both your business and the clients you serve.  Set the tone for a positive communication with families by learning benefit-focused language to educate your families on how you run your program and why. \nCommunication with Families\, May 19 6-8:30 \nEffective communication builds understanding and trust. Learn communication best practices with families at the time of enrollment and beyond.  Create a family communication and engagement plan for your program and learn about managing challenging conversations\, legal requirements and how to protect your business \nBusiness Finances\, May 26 6-8:30 \nCould you accurately estimate the costs of your business?  Learn to do just that and more. Create a working budget for your business. Gain a better understanding of financial models that show the enrollment levels you need to break even\, and when you will begin to earn a profit.  Set prices that are fair and profitable and walk away with a better understanding of your finances so you can make better business decisions. \n Prepare for Business Taxes June 2 6-8:30 \nDon’t be caught off guard – identify and set up your best method for record keeping.  Learn what costs you can deduct from your business income and how to calculate time/space usage.  Explore special topics such as food costs and choose the best method of tracking for you URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/early-educator-workshop-fcc-fundamentals-series-20210414-3/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Provider Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/aa37b60283cefcdf48f44df6fa0e9eda-1HZ079.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210421T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210421T170000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154359Z CREATED:20210228T204329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154359Z UID:10000680-1619017200-1619024400@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Early Educator Workshop: Mocha (English) 20210421 DESCRIPTION:Mocha training for early educators\n\n\nThis year\, Cocoa\, the enrollment system for Preschool for All and Title 5\, will be replaced by a new system called Mocha. Programs and staff currently using Cocoa who are part of the Early Learning Scholarship (ELS) network are invited to attend this overview to: \n\nView how to navigate around the system\nUnderstand how to find child and family information\nPractice adding attendance \n\nThis is an online training. After registering\, you will receive an email with more information about the event. URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/early-educator-workshop-mocha-english-20210421/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:English,Provider Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/67a881d86234d8e8e33a009a8853fe47-ouCIsg.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210421T133000 DTSTAMP:20220126T161117Z CREATED:20210317T203434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T161117Z UID:10000704-1619006400-1619011800@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Family Workshop: Choosing Child Care with UCSF 20210421 DESCRIPTION:A two-part workshop that explores and educates about child care programs\, and how to make the best choice for your children.\n\n\nUCSF and Children’s Council of San Francisco will be hosting a two-part series on choosing child care at various stages of your child’s early years. \nJoin us on April 21 for Choosing Infant Care \nAnd on April 28 for Choosing a Preschool \nJoin us as we explore and break down the different factors that parents must consider when looking at child care programs\, including health & safety\, group environments\, program protocols and more. Letting your child join an early education program is filled with decisions – let UCSF and Children’s Council help you make the best one for you! URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/family-workshop-choosing-infant-care-with-ucsf-20210331/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Choosing Child Care ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/d81e4558acfff2d5597ec8e3e5f1a1d7-C2pUCI.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210420T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210420T183000 DTSTAMP:20210420T171533Z CREATED:20210326T001931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T171533Z UID:10000714-1618939800-1618943400@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Virtual Play Lab: Age-Appropriate Parenting DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about child development stages\, productive parenting styles\, and reasons for misbehavior and effective discipline.\n\n\nThis training is designed to give parents and caregivers increased skills for engaging with young children (ages birth to five). Workshop attendees will walk away with a better understanding of child development stages\, productive parenting styles\, and reasons for misbehavior and effective discipline. They will also look at the impact of technology and the pandemic on parenting. \nGuest presenter Janel Holland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker\, Adjunct Professor\, Speaker\, and Entrepreneur who has dedicated her life towards transforming the lives of both individuals and families by building healthy relationships. She has served more than twenty years offering her expertise and services to people of all walks of life in various capacities of advocacy\, outreach\, and counseling. URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/virtual-play-lab-age-appropriate-parenting/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fd1560e54ab676e6df56521747ecd8ec-7AuRDY.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210416T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210417T123000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154359Z CREATED:20210228T204332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154359Z UID:10000687-1618594200-1618662600@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Family/Educator Workshop: RCP Y Primeros Auxilios 202102-12 DESCRIPTION:Cuando complete la clase\, usted obtendrá un Certificado de la Autoridad de Servicios Medicos de Emergencia.\n\n\nNota: esta clase se imparte en dos partes. \n\nViernes\, 5 p.m. a 8:30 p.m. será virtual\nSábado\, 9 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. se llevará a cabo en 445 Church Street\, San Francisco\n\nSi tiene preguntas\, comuníquese con \n\nMarisol Ostorga-650-271-5005\nIvette Quintanilla-650-278-9348\nHazel Quintanilla-650-278-9395 URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/family-educator-workshop-rcp-y-primeros-auxilios-202102-12-2/ LOCATION:Children’s Council of San Francisco\, 445 Church Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94114\, United States CATEGORIES:CPR,Español,Provider Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/d624ef4b3fd199b7173e4dd6ae22bf54-aHp4WO.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210415T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210415T190000 DTSTAMP:20220126T151238Z CREATED:20210331T041930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T151238Z UID:10000720-1618507800-1618513200@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Family Event: Parent Power Workshop 20210415 DESCRIPTION:Empower your children with Kidpower’s workshop.\n\n\nLearn how to protect and empower young people with skills to help them be safe from bullying\, abuse\, and other harm – as well as to help them have safe\, healthy relationships of all kinds. \nSkills include: \n\nBe and act aware\, calm\, and confident\, in person and also online because awareness can stop most problems before they start.\n\nSet clear\, respectful boundaries – and respect others’ boundaries\, too!\n Because boundaries support healthy relationships – and also help prevent bullying & abuse.\n\nPractice & use the Kidpower Boundary & Consent Rules so everyone knows the rules about touch and attention for play\, fun\, and affection – & about when they don’t have a choice.\n\nUse words safely – and protect ourselves from others’ words\, in person and online to protect your feelings\, throw away hurting words\, and take in kindness.\n\nIdentify adults who can help youth prevent\, avoid\, and solve safety problems because adult help is crucial for kids’ safety – and\, kids who have had painful experiences with some adults are more vulnerable if they stop trying to get help from any adult.\n\nBe persistent & assertive to get help from busy\, distracted\, or grumpy adults because when they have physical or emotional safety problems\, kids are safer getting help right away\, even if they have to interrupt adults who might be inconvenienced or offended.\n\nBe safe in public and with strangers – including online because kids are more prepared to take charge of safety in public if they have already practiced what to do in different situations. URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/family-event-parent-power-workshop-20210415/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Family Workshop,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/33fcd022cf5072420adc9a536f318253-e02B4R.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210415T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210415T120000 DTSTAMP:20220126T151239Z CREATED:20210228T204329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T151239Z UID:10000679-1618484400-1618488000@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Family Event: New and Expecting Moms Group 202101-12 DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday for a mommy-baby support group that welcomes all mothers!\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the latest Department of Public Health guidelines regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)\, New and Expecting Moms Group will be held virtually.\n \nTune in at 11am for a supportive relationship building session. \nThis group will support new and expecting mommies through group discussion\, peer-to-peer learning and activities. We’ll build new relationships and support communication between you and your child. The facilitator is a mom herself\, with a background in social psychology and adult and child education. This group is aimed at moms with children. URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/family-event-new-and-expecting-moms-group-202101-12-7/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Expecting Moms,Family Workshop,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/5ee8a8d7fd80aa2ca7d3253271570c86-yEW9An.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210414T220000 DTSTAMP:20210415T001838Z CREATED:20210303T181909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T001838Z UID:10000689-1618426800-1618437600@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Serie de Fundamentos de Cuidado Infantil Familiar 20210414 DESCRIPTION:Nuestra serie de 8 sesiones le proporcionarán una base sólida para comenzar y dirigir un negocio exitoso y profesional de cuidado infantil\n\n\nAcerca de este evento \nDebido a preocupaciones en torno a la salud pública\, los talleres se presentarán en línea. La información para acceder a los talleres virtuales se enviará por mensaje de texto y correo electrónico a los participantes. Los materiales también se enviarán por correo a su dirección postal. \n \nNuestra serie de 8 sesiones le proporcionarán una base sólida para comenzar y dirigir un negocio exitoso y profesional de cuidado infantil familiar. \n \nDiseñe su Programa Único \nTome sus ideas y realmente cree su propio negocio. Explore maneras de elevar sus habilidades e intereses únicos para crear un programa que sea personalmente satisfactorio además de atractivo para las familias. Aprenda a identificar las necesidades de sus clientes y qué público objetivo puede servir mejor. Salga de esta clase con estrategias para su oferta de programa principal y cómo se destacará en el mercado. \n \nActividades y Diseño Curricular \nComience a planificar el elemento central de su negocio: actividades diarias y planes de estudios semanales. Saldrá sabiendo cómo crear actividades que apoyan todo el desarrollo de un niño y apoyan su idea única de programa. Diseñe un plan de estudios que le encante enseñar y que a los niños les encante seguir. \n \nCree su Mejor Ambiente \nExhiba su lado creativo y diseñe su mejor espacio. Planifique un ambiente que apoye a los niños con su aprendizaje social emocional y cognitivo\, y también su propio bienestar. Aprenda a usar el color\, la iluminación y el espacio para relajarse o energizarse. Practique crear diferentes áreas de actividad e identifique cuáles son las mejores áreas para el currículo de su programa. \n \nComercialice su Negocio \n¿Qué hace que su negocio de cuidado infantil se destaque? ¡Usted sabe lo que es especial de su programa – ahora comparta ese mensaje con las familias y su comunidad! Aprenda los principios básicos de marketing y construya su plan de marketing. Los temas incluyen la planificación a largo plazo para tener inscripción completa\, desarrollo de mensajes para anuncios\, y desarrollo de estrategias de marketing específicas. \n \nContratos y Políticas \nComience a establecer confianza\, claridad y comunicación positiva con las familias a través de su contrato y manual para padres. Construya una relación profesional con los clientes mediante la creación de un contrato que cree claridad con las familias. Cree un manual para padres que apoye tanto su negocio como los clientes que Ud. sirve Establezca el tono para una comunicación positiva con las familias aprendiendo un lenguaje centrado en los beneficios para educar a las familias acerca de cómo Ud. maneja su programa y por qué. \n \nComunicación con Familias \nLa comunicación eficaz genera comprensión y confianza. Venga a aprender las mejores prácticas de comunicación con las familias para el momento de inscripción y más allá. Cree un plan de comunicación y participación familiar para su programa y aprenda acerca de cómo navegar conversaciones desafiantes\, requisitos legales y cómo proteger su negocio. \n \nFinanzas Empresariales \n¿Podría estimar con precisión los costos de su negocio? Venga a aprender a hacer eso y más. Cree un presupuesto financiero para su negocio. Obtenga un mejor conocimiento de modelos financieros que muestren el nivel de inscripción que necesita para cubrir sus costos\, y cuándo comenzará a tener una ganancia. Establezca precios justos y rentables y salga con una mejor comprensión de sus finanzas para que pueda tomar mejores decisiones de negocios. \n \nPrepárese para los Impuestos Empresariales \nNo se encuentre desprevenido – identifique y configure su mejor método para el mantenimiento de registros. Conozca qué costos puede deducir de los ingresos de su negocio y cómo calcular el uso de tiempo/espacio. Explore temas especiales como los costos de alimentos y elija el mejor método de seguimiento para Ud. URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/serie-de-fundamentos-de-cuidado-infantil-familiar-20210414/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/be6842f20e34042a6093df3cfddbcedb-ut9Hft.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T203000 DTSTAMP:20220131T154359Z CREATED:20210318T204956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154359Z UID:10000707-1618423200-1618432200@www.childrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Early Educator Workshop: FCC Fundamentals Series 20210414 DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information will be emailed or sent by text message.\n\n\nDue to concerns surrounding public health\, workshops have moved to an online format.  Information to access the online content will be texted or emailed to participants\, and materials will be mailed to your address.  If small group gatherings are permitted before the series ends\, we may move back to an in person format.  Updates will be texted to participants.    \nBuild your unstoppable business with the Family Child Care Fundamentals Series.  Our 8-session series will provide you with a solid foundation to start and run a successful and professional Family Child Care business. \nDesign Your Unique Program\, April 14 6-8:30 \nTake your business ideas and make them a reality.  Explore ways to leverage unique skills and interests and create a program that is personally fulfilling on top of being attractive to families. Learn to identify the needs of your clients and target audiences you can best serve.  Leave this class with strategies for your core program offering and how you will stand out in the market. \nActivities and Curriculum Design\, April 21 6-8:30 \nGet a head start planning for the core element of your business: daily activities and weekly curriculum plans.  Come away knowing how to create activities that support a child’s whole development while also supporting your unique program idea. Build a curriculum plan you love teaching and children love following.  \nCreate Your Best Environment\, April 28 6-8:30 \nEmbrace your creative side and design your best space.  Plan an environment that supports children with their social\, emotional and cognitive learning as well as your own well-being. Learn how to use color\, lighting and space to relax or energize.  Practice creating different activity areas and identify which ones are the best for your program’s curriculum. \nMarket Your Business\, May 5 6-8:30 \nWhat sets your child care business apart? You know what’s special about your program – now share that message with families and your community!  Learn the basic principles of marketing and create the building blocks of your marketing plan. Topics include long term planning for full enrollment\, developing messaging for advertisements\, and developing your targeted marketing strategy. \nContracts and Policies\, May 12 6-8:30 \nBegin to establish trust\, clarity and positive communication with families through your contract and parent handbook. Build your professional relationship with clients by creating a contract that creates clarity with families. Create a family handbook that supports both your business and the clients you serve.  Set the tone for a positive communication with families by learning benefit-focused language to educate your families on how you run your program and why. \nCommunication with Families\, May 19 6-8:30 \nEffective communication builds understanding and trust. Learn communication best practices with families at the time of enrollment and beyond.  Create a family communication and engagement plan for your program and learn about managing challenging conversations\, legal requirements and how to protect your business \nBusiness Finances\, May 26 6-8:30 \nCould you accurately estimate the costs of your business?  Learn to do just that and more. Create a working budget for your business. Gain a better understanding of financial models that show the enrollment levels you need to break even\, and when you will begin to earn a profit.  Set prices that are fair and profitable and walk away with a better understanding of your finances so you can make better business decisions. \n Prepare for Business Taxes June 2 6-8:30 \nDon’t be caught off guard – identify and set up your best method for record keeping.  Learn what costs you can deduct from your business income and how to calculate time/space usage.  Explore special topics such as food costs and choose the best method of tracking for you URL:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/event/early-educator-workshop-fcc-fundamentals-series-20210414-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Provider Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.childrenscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/a82f775fb94d8f40430c1cf9c7e687e0-sgTz01.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR