Navigating childcare and early childhood education systems can be challenging, especially for immigrant and refugee families.
Our Resources & Support services connect families with childcare assistance programs, early childhood development resources, and parenting workshops tailored to their cultural backgrounds.
skills TRAINING
These sessions provide informal caregivers, community leaders, and parents with the tools to support children’s development in safe and nurturing environments. These trainings empower caregivers with practical knowledge to enhance children’s growth and ensuring they receive high-quality care even in informal settings.
We provide guidance on child safety, school readiness, and community-based support networks, ensuring caregivers can access the tools they need to raise healthy, thriving children.
cULTURAL COMPETENCY & INCLUSION TRAINING
Understanding cultural diversity is essential for providing inclusive and respectful care. These sessions helps caregivers, educators, and professionals develop cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with immigrant and refugee families.
Participants learn about diverse parenting styles, cultural traditions, and effective cross-cultural communication strategies to create welcoming and affirming spaces for children and their families.
Child Care for Families, Friends & Neighbors
FFN Program
When you care for the children of family, friends or neighbors, you are more than a babysitter, you are providing critical support in helping children, families and the community thrive.
Support for FFN Caregivers
FFN Caregivers are legal non-licensed childcare. The program offers education about child care licensing and about additional programs like; the Child Care Assistance Program, Early Learning Scholarships and other financial supports for families.
Transportation is provided for FFN caregivers and children’s families to school readiness and other early childhood development training activities.
Topics Covered
Child development milestones
Positive discipline strategies
Early learning activities
Fostering emotional well-being
Follow Along Program
Learn more about your child with your child!
The Follow Along Program is a free service that supports families from birth to five years old as their children grow and learn. Proof of citizenship, immigration status, or financial status are NOT REQUIRED.
making milestones
Local public health teams send families a form every few months with questions about their child’s progress. Once the form is returned, families receive fun activities to do with their child to help them explore and learn through play.