Nuestra misión es cultivar el desarrollo saludable de los niños y familias en nuestra comunidad. Ofrecemos recursos, referencias, apoyo y oportunidades a los proveedores de cuidado de niños, familias y comunidades en el Oeste de Condado de Sonoma

“Our mission is to nurture the healthy development of children and families in our community. We offer resources, referrals, support and opportunities to child care providers, families and communities in western Sonoma County”.

APRIL/ABRIL2015 MAY/MAYO2015

APRIL IS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

This month and throughout the year, RCCS encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Sonoma County a better place for children and families. By ensuring that parents have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to care for their children, we can help promote children’s social and emotional well-being and prevent child maltreatment within families and communities. Research shows that when parents possess five protective factors, the risk for neglect and abuse diminish and optimal outcomes for children, youth, and families are promoted. The six protective factors are:

1. Nurturing and attachment2. Knowledge of parenting and of child and youth

development3. Parental resilience4. Social connections5. Concrete supports for parents

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL WELL-BEING

April is a time to celebrate the important role that communities play in protecting children. Everyone’s participation is critical. Focusing on ways to build and promote the protective factors, in every interaction with children and families, is the best thing our community can do to prevent child maltreatment and promote optimal child development.

ABRIL ES EL MES NACIONAL DE LA PREVENCIÓN DEL ABUSO INFANTIL

Este mes y a lo largo del año RCCS alienta a todos los individuos y organizaciones a jugar un papel para hacer de Sonoma County un lugar mejor para los niños y las familias. Al asegurarnos de que los padres tengan el conocimiento, las destrezas y los recursos necesarios para cuidar de sus hijos, podemos ayudar a promover el bienestar social y emocional de los niños y prevenir el maltrato infantil dentro de las familias y comunidades. Estudios de investigación demuestran que cuando los padres poseen cinco factores protectores, el riesgo de descuido y abuso disminuye y se promueven resultados óptimos para los niños, jóvenes y familias. Los seis factores protectores son los siguientes:

1. Cariño y apego2. Conocimientos sobre la crianza y el desarrollo

infantil y juvenil3. Resistencia de los padres4. Conexiones sociales5. Apoyos concretos para los padres

BIENESTAR DEL DESARROLLO SOCIAL Y EMOCIONAL

Abril es una época para celebrar el importante papel que juegan las comunidades en la protección de los niños. La participación de todos es crítica. Lo mejor que nuestra comunidad puede hacer para prevenir el maltrato infantil y promover el óptimo desarrollo infantil es enfocarse en formas de construir y promover los factores protectores.

What is the Week of the Young Child™?

The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest early childhood education association, with nearly 80,000 members and a network of over 300 local, state, and regional Affiliates.The purpose of the Week of the Young Child™ is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.NAEYC first established the Week of the Young Child™ in 1971, recognizing that the early childhood years (birth through age 8) lay the foundation for children's success in school and later life. The Week of the Young Child™ is a time to plan how we—as citizens of a community, of a state, and of a nation—will better meet the needs of all young children and their families.April 12-18, 2015

30 Ways to Promote Child Well-Being During National Child Abuse Prevention Month PARENTS

Protective Factors Nurturing and Attachment Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development Parental Resilience Concrete Supports for Parents Social and Emotional

Competence of Children Social Connections

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Share your personal accomplishments with others via Facebook or Twitter.

2 Talk to friends about organizing a babysitting co-op.

3 Establish a daily routine so your child knows what to expect.

4 Get outside! Start a parent-child walking or biking club with neighbors.

5 Talk to your faith community about starting a parent-support ministry.

6 Have a family game night! Even young children can play board games on an adult ’s “team.”

7 Explore the world from your child’s point of view. 8 Set goals for yourself and

list the steps you will need to take to accomplish them.

9 Find out what classes your library or community center offers. Sign up for one that interests you.

10 “Catch” your children being good. Praise them often. 11 Make a play date with

friends who have children the same ages as yours.

12 Plant a pinwheel gardenwith your child in your front yard, near your mail box, or on your front porch.

13 Ask your children whois important to them. 14 Reflect on the parenting

you received as a child and how that impacts how you parent today.

15 Make time to dosomething YOU enjoy. 16 Dial “2-1-1” to find out

about organizations that support families in your area.

17 Role play emotions withyour child—what do you do when you’re happy, sad, or frustrated?

18 Find and join a local parent or community café, like Circle of Parents®.

http://www.circleofparents.org/

19 Hold, cuddle, and hugyour children often. 20 Make something with

your child. Arts and crafts are fun for adults, too!

21 Find a local parentinggroup (e.g., MOPS).

http://www.mops.org/

22 Talk to a trusted friendwhen you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or sad.

23 Ask your school principal or PTA to host a community resource night.

24 Teach your child to resolveconflicts peacefully. 25 Join a Girl Scout or

Boy Scout troop with your children.

26 Host a potluck dinner withneighborhood families to swap parenting stories.

27 Volunteer at yourchild’s school. 28 Spend time observing what

your child can and cannot do. Discuss any concerns with your child’s teacher.

29 Treat yourself to a spaday at home: Take a bubble bath, try a facial mask, and paint your nails a new color.

30 Organize a "ClothesSwap Potluck" to swap children clothes.

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30 formas de promover el bienestar de menores durante el Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Abuso de Menores PADRES

Factores de protección Crianza afectiva y apego Conocimientos sobre la crianza y el

desarrollo de los niños

Resiliencia parental Apoyos concretos para los padres Capacidades emocionales y sociales de los niños Conexiones sociales

DOMINGO LUNES MARTES MIÉRCOLES JUEVES VIERNES SÁBADO

1 Comparta sus logros personales a través de Facebook o Twitter.

2 Hable con amigos acerca de organizar un grupo cooperativo para el cuidado de sus niños.

3 Establezca una rutina diaria para que su hijo sepa lo que puede esperar durante el día.

4 ¡Pase tiempo afuera! Organice un club de caminatas para padres e hijos o un club de andar en bicicletas para vecinos.

5 Hable con su comunidad de fe acerca de cómo organizar un ministerio de apoyo a los padres.

6 ¡Tengan una noche familiar de juegos de mesa! Hasta los niños pequeños pueden jugar en el “equipo” de un adulto.

7 Explore el mundo desde el punto de vista de su hijo. 8 Fije sus metas y

anote los pasos que tendrá que tomar para lograrlas.

9 Averigüe qué clases ofrecen en su biblioteca o centro comunitario. Inscríbase en la que más le interese.

10 “Pille” a sus hijos portándosebien. Elógielos con frecuencia. 11 Programe citas con

amigos que tengan hijos de las mismas edades que los suyos para que los niños jueguen juntos.

12 Siembre un jardín de molinetes con su hijo en su jardín de entrada, cerca del buzón de correo o en su porche delantero.

13Pregúntele a sus hijos acerca de quiénes son las personas más importantes para ellos.

14 Reflexione sobre lacrianza que usted recibió de niño y cómo esto afecta la forma en que usted cría a sus hijos.

15 Encuentre tiempopara hacer algo que a USTED le guste hacer.

16 Marque el “2-1-1” en suteléfono para aprender sobre organizaciones en su área que apoyan a familias.

17 Juegue con su hijo a representaremociones diferentes. ¿Qué hace cuando está feliz, triste o frustrado?

18 Encuentre y únase aun grupo o “café” local comunitario o para padres y madres, como Circle of Parents®. http://www.circleofparents.org/

19 Acurruque y abrace a sushijos frecuentemente. 20 Cree algo con sus hijos.

¡Las actividades de arte y manualidades son divertidas para los adultos, también!

21 Encuentre un grupolocal que trate asuntos relacionados con la crianza de los hijos (por ejemplo, MOPS). http://www.mops.org/

22 Hable con un amigode confianza cuando se sienta estresado, agobiado o triste.

23 Pídale al director(a)del colegio de sus hijos o a la asociación de padres y alumnos que organicen una noche de recursos comunitarios.

24 Enséñele a su hijo a resolverconflictos pacíficamente. 25 Únase a un grupo de

niños exploradores, los “Boy Scouts" o las “Girl Scouts”, con sus hijos.

26 Organice una cenacomunitaria o “potluck” con las familias de su vecindario para intercambiar anécdotas de la crianza de sus hijos.

27 Hágase voluntario enla escuela de su hijo. 28 Dedique tiempo a observar

lo que su hijo puede y no puede hacer. Converse con la maestra de su hijo sobre cualquieras preocupaciones que tenga.

29 Disfrute un “día de spa” en casa: tómese un baño con burbujas, experimente con una máscara facial y píntese las unas de un color nuevo.

30 Organice un intercambiode ropa de niños. https://www.childwelfare.gov/

topics/preventing/

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A Simple Recipe for a Happy Family TimeFrom the time early man discovered fire one way to define a family was who was around the hearth sharing

food. In these lean times perhaps it makes sense to look to an ancient human tradition for comfort. No matter how humble the shelter and simple the meal, no matter who might make up a family, the ritual of sharing preparation and consumption of food brings people closer together. It can build sweet memories to sustain us through hardship. How comforting it is if we can recall a time as a child when we were in the kitchen with our mother, father or an aunt or uncle or a grandparent, surrounded by the warmth and smells of cooking, feeling a sense of belonging, of being at home. If we don’t have such a memory, we do have the ability to create one with our own children and then they will have a pleasant memory to share with their children, a happy experience to pass on.

No great talent as a cook is needed, no fancy ingredients or designer kitchen, just some time set aside, some patience for the mess little helpers may make and a simple dish to cook. Even if a child resists helping they can be present while the meal is prepared, having a nibble or two, doing homework or drawing a picture and watching the cook do something for those that they love. What a deal; quality time with the children, creating a happy memory and getting a good meal besides!

Below is a recipe for a quick and simple dish that feeds 4 (with thanks to Chef Nick Stellino) from ingredients you may already have in your pantry-and fresh parsley and a lemon. Add salad and some bread if you like and dinner is ready.

Pasta with Tuna and Lemon

3 quarts of salted water to cook 1 pound of pasta¼ cup olive oil¼ tsp. of red pepper flakes (or more if you like them)3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced1 can of water packed tuna, drained¼ cup of fresh lemon juiceZest (only the yellow part of the skin) of 1 lemon, grated or finely chopped½ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. black pepper (or to taste)3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley ¼ cup pasta cooking water¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes in a large frying pan on medium heat until sizzling, about 3 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and add the tuna (be careful of spatters if there is water left on the tuna). Add the rest of the ingredients except 1 tablespoon of parsley. Return to the heat and stir well for 2-3 minutes, remove from heat. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan, add the last of the parsley, return to heat and toss for 2-3 more minutes. Remove from heat and add the cheese if using. It is ready to serve!Note: Parsley is easy to grow in a pot (Italian flat leaf is my favorite), keep it just out-side the door in the sun for a quick fresh addition to many dishes.

The two Resource & Referral agencies in Sonoma County, 4Cs and River to Coast Children’s Services, are thrilled to invite you to visit and ‘like’ our brand new Facebook

Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sonoma-County-ECE-

Community/1567581116803922?ref=br_tf .

We will will be posting information and feedback on workshops, share resources and important information, and answer your

questions and messages.

Please help us to make this an open resource forum for our community in Sonoma County!

Una Receta Simple Para Compartir Tiempos Felices con la FamiliaDesde el momento en que el hombre descubrió el fuego, una de las maneras de distinguir a una familia fue al

ver quien estaba alrededor de una fogata compartiendo comida. En estos tiempos tan difíciles, talvez tiene sentido mirar a las tradiciones humanas antiguas para confortarnos. No importa que tan humilde sea el hogar, que tan simple sea la comida, o quien sea parte de la familia, el ritual de compartir la preparación y consumo de la comida une a la gente y los acerca. Puede crear memorias dulces para sobrevivir tiempos difíciles. Es muy confortante cuando recordamos momentos de cuando éramos niños y estábamos en la cocina con nuestra madre, padre, tío, tía o un abuelo, rodeado por el calor y los olores de la comida, con una sensación de pertenecer a una casa y a una familia. Aunque no todos tenemos estas memorias, aun tenemos la oportunidad de crearlas con nuestros hijos, así ellos tendrán memorias agradables y experiencias felices para compartir con sus propios hijos.

No se necesita un cocinero con gran talento, ingredientes lujosos, o cocina con casuelas de diseñador. Solo haga tiempo un día, escoja un platillo fácil de preparar y un poco de paciencia para recoger el tiradero que los pequeños ayudantes podrán hacer. Aunque el niño no quiera ayudar, puede estar presente mientras se cocina la comida probando un poquito de todo, haciendo tarea o dibujando y observando al cocinero preparando algo para las personas que ama. ¡Que oferta, pasando tiempo de calidad con los niños, creando una memoria feliz, y aparte disfrutan de una rica comida!

Abajo le damos una receta que es simple, se prepara rápido, y alimenta a 4 personas (le damos gracias al chef Nick Stellino) con ingredientes que talvez usted ya tiene en sus alacenas. También necesitara perejil fresco y un limón. Puede añadir una ensalada y pan si gusta y la cena estará lista.

Pasta con Tuna y Limon

3 cuartos de galón de agua con sal para cocinar 1 lb. de pasta ¼ de taza de aceite de oliva ¼ cucharada de Copos de pimiento rojo (o más si gusta) 3 dientes de ajo, en rodajas finas 1 lata de atún en agua, escurrido ¼ de taza de jugo de limón fresco Cáscara (sólo la parte amarilla de la piel) de 1 limón, rallado o finamente picado ½ cucharada de sal, ¼ de cucharadita de pimienta negra (o al gusto) 3 cucharadas de perejil fresco picado ¼ de taza de agua para cocinar la pasta ¼ de taza de queso parmesano rallado (opcional)

Mientras que la pasta se cocina, caliente el aceite de oliva, ajo y rebanadas de chile rojo en un sartén grande con lumbre mediana hasta que sé empiece a dorar como por 3 minutos. Quite el sartén del fuego y agregue la tuna (tenga cuidado por que el aceite brinca cuando le cae agua. Agregue el resto de los ingredientes excepto 1 cucharada de perejil. Regrese al fuego y menee la comida por 2-3 minutos, quite el sartén del fuego nuevamente. Escurra la pasta y póngala en el sartén y agregue el resto del perejil. Vuelva a poner el sartén en el fuego por otros 2-3 minutos. Remueva el sartén del fuego y agregue el queso si lo va a usar. ¡Esta listo para servir!Nota: El perejil es fácil de sembrar en una cubeta (la hoja italiana es mi favorita), solo déjela afuera de la puerta en el sol. El perejil es un ingrediente fresco para muchos platillos.

Programs Service Areas

Our Resource and Referral Program Service Delivery Area: RCCS’ R &R service area includes the West Sonoma County Union High School, Monte Rio, Guerneville, Harmony, Fort Ross, Oak Grove, Montgomery, Sonoma County portion of Shoreline Unified School and the Kashia Reservation School Districts .

For AP funding: For families in the Alternative Payment Programs, either the care must be used in, OR the family must live in, the service area descried above.

For CFCC Funding: For families in the Family Child Care (CFCC) programs, child care must be provided by our contracted providers in the RCCS Family Child Care Network. Your case manager will share network providers with you.

Families are groupings of individuals who may or may not be living together, but are perceived by the child to be “family.” They may be permanent, temporary, or fluid. Children define their families as units

that include adults who make them feel safe and happy. They want stability, tradition, and love. Many children get this in large doses, and for others it’s more elusive. Even in cases of abuse, children may still choose to be with their “family.” As children from all types of families face challenges at home, the school setting should be one that offers comfort and that validates all family structures.

Teachers can walk a fine line between validating all types of families and singling out students for that validation. By providing appropriate curriculum, media materials, and visual images in the classroom, teachers can send a powerful message about respect and diversity without embarrassing students or violating their privacy.

Las familias son agrupaciones de personas que pueden o no estar viviendo juntos, pero son

percibidas por el niño a ser “familia”. Ellos pueden ser permanente, temporal, o intercambiable. Los niños definen a sus familias como unidades de adultos que hacen que se sientan seguros y felices. Ellos quieren estabilidad, tradición y amor. Muchos niños reciben esto en grandes dosis y para otros es más difícil de alcanzar. Incluso en casos de abuso, los niños podrían preferir estar con su “familia”. Ya que los niños de todos los tipos de familias enfrentan desafíos en el hogar, la escuela debe ser un lugar que ofrezca comodidad y que haga valida todas las estructuras familiares. Los profesores pueden caminar en una línea fina entre la validación de todos los tipos de familias al singularizar a los estudiantes por estas validaciones. Al proporcionar un plan de estudios apropiado, materiales de los medios de comunicación, e imágenes visuales en la clase, los profesores pueden enviar un mensaje poderoso sobre el respeto y la diversidad sin avergonzar a los estudiantes o violar su privacidad

Framing the Family Tree , Spring 2005 Sudie Hofmann (shofmann@stcloudstate.edu) teaches in the Department of Human Relations and Multicultural Education

at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota.

Dr. Meryl Lipton is a behavioral pediatric neurologist, assistant professor of pediatrics at Rush University Medical Center, and executive director of Rush Neurobehavioral Center. She offers the following to struggling parents.

• If your young child seems baffled by or indifferent to the emotions of others, try drawing faces together, or take turns with your child making a face that’s happy, sad, calm, bored, angry or surprised. Each should guess what the other’s face expresses.

• Model empathic behavior. A parent might say, “Your sister Noel seems upset. Let’s ask her what’s bothering her.” Or “Noel is sad that her friend cancelled their sleepover. How can we make her feel better?”

• Encourage your child to see things from another person’s perspective. “You’re really good at soccer, but Bradley isn’t. Do you think he wants to keep playing? What could you do that he would like?”

• Help your child recognize that people have different interests and preferences. See if your child can list the favorite ice cream flavors of family members and friends. Or ask what different people do for fun: Who plays baseball? Who builds with Legos? Who plays cards? Who plays video games? This sounds simple, but even older children can benefit from a habit of reminding themselves of their friends’ likes and dislikes before they get together.

(For the full article see http://www.makeitbetter.net/family/education/892-how-to-teach-your-child-to-have-empathy)

River to Coast Children’s Services

Staff and their phone number extensions.

(707) 869-3613• Soledad Cardona (Executive Director) 111• Agnese Daniel (Fiscal Director) 106• Paige Allen (Fiscal Specialist) 110• Ana Martinez (Family Case Manager) 109• Faviola Ledezma (Family Case Manager) 114• Julian Villarreal (Family Case Manager) 155• Julie Feingold (Child Development Program

Director) 105• Kari Wilson (Child Development Resource

Specialist) 112• Lupita Dominguez (Child Development

Resource Specialist) 118• Olga King (CDRS: Kindergym) 117• Elaina Boyce (Community Resources &

Referral Coordinator, Newsletter Editor) 104• Anahi Flores (R&R Counselor, Office Manager)

101• Sabrina Dannels, Psy.D., Registered

Psychologist RPS2012411 (Counseling Intern) Call 869-3613 for appointment information

ALGUNOS PUNTOS DE NUESTRA POLIZA DE REFERENCIAS

La poliza de referencias de RIVER TO COAST CHILDREN’S SERVICES respeta la preferencia de los padres. La responsabilidad de escoger el cuidado de niños es de los padres. Asistimos a los padres a encontrar la variedad más amplia de cuidado de niños que se ofrece y ofrecemos información para evaluar el cuidado de niños. Una recomendación de RCCS no significa una garantía de calidad. Les pedimos a los padres que hagan una entrevista cuidadosa y que examinen las recomendaciones antes de que dejen un niño al cuidado de otra persona.

Padres que están buscando información acerca de quejas previas de una casa o centro con licencia para cuidar niños, pueden llamar a Community Care Licensing tel. 588-5026.

Para registrar una queja llamen al mismo numero al River to Coast Children’s Services. 707.869-3613.

OUR REFERRAL POLICYRiver to coast children’s services’ referral policy is based on respecting parental choice. Responsibility for selecting child care rests with each parent. RCCS assists parents in finding the widest range of available child care and offers information to help families evaluate available child care options. A RIVER TO COAST CHILDREN’S SERVICES referral is not a recommendation or a guarantee of quality care. Parents should carefully interview and check references of potential child care providers before leaving a child in their care.

For Information on all licensed family child care homes and centers call Community Care Licensing at 707.588.5026

River to Coast Children’s Services. 707.869-3613. info@rccservices.org / www.rccservices.org

Providers: Save the Date Plan on coming to Celebrate – YOU!

A Celebration of the Early Childhood Education Community

An Evening of HonorFriday, April 17, 2015

6 - 8 pmMary Agatha Furth Center

8400 Old Redwood Hwy, WindsorAdults Only Please Light Refreshments

Honors & Recognition Do you know someone who is retiring?

Do you know someone who deserves or needs a “hug” award?

Please contact: Manisha Gupta: mgupta@capsonoma.org

Proveedores: Reserve el Día¡Venga a celebrar USTED!

Una Celebración de la Comunidad para la Educación de la Edad Temprana

Una Noche de HomenajeViernes, 17 de abril, 2015

6 - 8 pmMary Agatha Furth Center

8400 Old Redwood Hwy, WindsorSolamente Adultos

Tendremos Refrescos, Bocadillos y ReconocimientosConoce a alguien que se va a retirar?

Conoce a alguien que merece o necesita un “premio de un “abrazo”?

Por favor comuníquese con Manisha Gupta: mgupta@capsonoma.org

This event is coordinated by: Este evento es coordinado por:CAP of Sonoma County Head Start, Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County (CCPC), Community Child Care Council (4Cs) of Sonoma County, Extended Child Care, North Bay Children’s Center, Franklin Park Preschool, River to Coast Children’s Services, Sonoma County Association for the Education of Young Children (SCAEYC), and STARS Preschool.

� 4/1: Kindergym in Forestville � 4/5: Attendance sheets due in RCCS by 5 PM Hoy es el día límite de las Hojas de Asistencia a las 5 PM � 4/6 & 7: Kindergym in Guerneville � 4/7: Padres Abriendo Caminos (PAC) se reúne a las 6:00 PM en RCCS. Por favor llamar a Soledad al

707-869-3613 x 107 � 4/8: Kindergym in Forestville � 4/13 & 14: Kindergym in Guerneville � 4/15: Kindergym in Forestville � 4/11: SISTERS' BINGO FOR RCCS at the Guerneville Vets Hall, doors open at 6PM � 4/12 - 18: WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD art display at WestAmerica Bank, Guerneville � 4/15: Kindergym in Forestville � 4/17: Evening of Honor � 4/18: Provider payday Dia de pago de los proveedores � 4/20 & 21: Kindergym in Guerneville � 4/22: Kindergym in Forestville � 4/22: Board of Directors meetingMesa Directiva de RCCS se reúne, 6:00 PM at RCCS � 4/24: Provider Appreciation Night at the Monte Rio Community Center, 6-9 PM � 4/27 & 28: Kindergym in Guerneville � 4/29: Kindergym in Forestville

Calendar April 2015 Abril Calendario

� 5/4 & 5: Kindergym in Guerneville � 5/5: Attendance sheets due in RCCS by 5 PM Hoy es el día límite de las Hojas de Asistencia a las 5 PM � 5/6: Kindergym in Forestville � 5/9: JOIN RCCS FOR THE HUMAN RACE! � 5/11 &12: Kindergym in Guerneville � 5/12: Padres Abriendo Caminos (PAC) se reúne a las 6:00 PM en RCCS. Por favor llamar a Soledad al

707-869-3613 x 107 � 5/13: Kindergym in Forestville � 5/18 & 19: Kindergym in Guerneville � 5/20: Kindergym in Forestville � 5/20: Provider Home Tours � 5/18: Provider payday Dia de pago de los proveedores � 5/25: MEMORIAL DAY OFFICE CLOSEDOFICINA CERRADA � 5/25 & 26: NO KINDERGYM IN GUERNEVILLE � 5/27: Kindergym in Forestville � 5/25: Board of Directors meetingMesa Directiva de RCCS se reúne, 6:00 PM at RCCS � 5/30 & 31: Kindergym in Guerneville

Calendar May 2015 Mayo Calendario

Ongoing Children's Activities from RCCS: Kindergym: ; River to Coast Children's Services brings Kindergym to Forestville on Wednesday 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Held at the Forestville

United Methodist Church, 6550 Covey Road in downtown Forestville, features activities for children 0 to 6 years (accompanied by their care givers)

; River to Coast Children’s Services offers Kindergym Monday and Tuesday mornings 9:45 AM to 12:20 PM in Guerneville at the Guerneville Vets’ Hall, located on the corner of 1st and Church Streets in downtown Guerneville. Features activities for children 0 to 6 years (accompanied by their care givers).

Kindergyms are FREE, but donations are accepted, Call 707.869.3613 for current schedule, or check the current RCCS newsletter online at www.rccservices.org

# Technical assistance calls answered: 4504# Children enrolled in subsidized care programs end of June 2013: 160# Home visits made by RCCS Child Development Resource Specialists: 91# Desired Results Development Profiles completed for FCCH children: 150# Family Child Care Home Environmental Rating Scales completed: 29# Children attending Kindergym in Guerneville: 163# Children attending Kindergym in Forestville: 158# Parents/Guardians attending Kindergym in Guerneville: 146# Parents/Guardians attending Kindergym in Forestville: 126# Yearly Kindergym attendance by children in Guerneville: 624# Yearly Kindergym attendance by children in Forestville: 682# Books provided to children through “Growing a Reader” program: 253 to 71 families

# Provider workshops: 14# Car safety seats installed & installation trainings done: 19 & 21# Families receiving basic needs assistance: 163# Children receiving basic needs resources: 337 (approx. 60% are between the ages of 0-6 years)

# Meals for children provided from emergency food pantry: 300 bags x 21 meals/bag= 6300# Packages of diapers given out: 215# Holiday gifts provided to low-income West County children: 400+# Volunteers: 75# Volunteer hours completed: 1234

Resources, Referrals, and Support / Recursos, Referencias, y Apoyo707.869.3613 / info@rccservices.org / www.rccservices.org

FY 2013-2014 Programs Report:

By the Numbers

Your sponsorship allows RCCS to continue to provide crucial counseling and basic-human-needs services to children and their families in our West County communities.

Thank You!

RIVER TO COAST CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Your sponsorship allows RCCS to continue to provide crucial counseling and basic-human-needs services to children and their families in our West County communities.

Thank You!

P.O. Box 16Guerneville, CA 95446

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Serving west Sonoma County with:• Helppayingforchildcareforeligiblefamilies• Referralsforchildcare&communityresources• Supportandresourcesforchildcareproviders• Kindergymprogram• Lowcostcarsafetyseats• Emergencyresourcesprogram

Sirviendo el oeste del Condado de Sonoma con:• ReferenciasparaelCuidadodeNiños• RecursosparalosNiñosysusFamilias• ApoyoparalosProveedoresdelCuidadodeNiños• AyudaMonetariaparaelCuidadodeNiños• ProgramadeMaterialesdeEmergencia• GimnasioparaNiños• ProgramadeAsientosdeSeguridad

Resources, Referrals, and Support / Recursos, Referencias, y Apoyo

707.869.3613info@rccservices.org/www.rccservices.org

RCCS thanks the San Francisco Foundation for their continued support.

Their generous donation of $10,000 helps to underwrite our many programs for

children and their families.

Come See IT!WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD

Children's Art Displayat

WestAmerica Bankin downtown Guerneville

April 12 through 18.