Provider Support<\/p>\n<\/div>
We’re Here to Help You Succeed<\/h2><\/div>Changing Tides Family Services provides a range of one-on-one and group technical support to increase the number of quality child care providers in Humboldt County. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand, we can help.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Want to know more about child care as a profession?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Need help navigating the licensing process?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Looking for information about maintaining or expanding your services?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Need referrals to local resources, provider associations, or financial incentive programs?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Programs & Services<\/p>\n<\/div>
What We Offer Providers<\/h3><\/div>\nSelect a program to learn more about how it can support you and your child care services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Humbold QCC (QRIS)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nQuality Counts Humboldt is the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for early care and education programs in Humboldt County. The program provides quality improvement grants, coaching, professional development, and incentive programs designed to help providers deliver the highest quality care.<\/p>\n
Programs include IMPACT Legacy, CSPP, Quality Improvement Grants, and Workforce Pathways \u2014 each with different eligibility and benefits depending on your program type.<\/p>\n
M\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Food Program<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\nThe Child Care Food Program partially or fully reimburses meals served in participating licensed family child care homes and TrustLine cleared exempt home providers<\/span>. The program provides valuable additional income while enhancing the nutrition of children in your care.<\/p>\n\nParticipating providers serve nutritious meals and some snacks at no additional expense to parents, and homes are monitored for compliance with federal standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family\/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.<\/em><\/p>\nPersons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.<\/em><\/p>\nTo file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at\u00a0How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint<\/a>\u00a0and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email:\u00a0program.intake@usda.gov<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\nUSDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Family Child Care Home Education Network (FCCHEN)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\nSpecialized, subsidized child care services within a network of licensed family child care homes. Services include developmental assessments, programs with a defined curriculum, parent conferences, and nutritious meals and snacks.<\/p>\n
FCCHEN providers receive ongoing training, mentoring, and resources to deliver high-quality care within a supportive network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Provider Support & Training<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\nChanging Tides Family Services offers a range of technical support to help you navigate licensing, maintain compliance, and grow your child care business. From one-on-one assistance to group trainings, our staff is here to answer your questions and connect you with local resources.<\/p>\n
\nResource & Referral – Child Care Initiative Project:<\/strong> The Resource & Referral Program is the go to<\/i> for any Humboldt child care provider looking for new or refresher training, referrals to <\/span>provider associations, financial incentives and more.\u00a0 These services are free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Provider Caf\u00e9s<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\nAt times, through a partnership with sister agencies, Changing Tides Family Services can offer Provider Cafes, which include the Five Protective Factors during rich discussions. Eligible child care providers will be contacted before each session.<\/span> It’s a chance to build community, ask questions, and stay connected with other providers in Humboldt County.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Licensing<\/p>\n<\/div>
Community Care Licensing Updates<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Updates Coming Soon<\/h2><\/div>Important CCL updates, orientation schedules, and compliance information will be posted here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Tools & Information<\/p>\n<\/div>
Child Care Provider Resources<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Resources Coming Soon<\/h2><\/div>Forms, guides, and helpful links for child care providers will be available here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Documents<\/p>\n<\/div>
Provider Handbooks<\/h3><\/div>
Changing Tides Family Services provides a range of one-on-one and group technical support to increase the number of quality child care providers in Humboldt County. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand, we can help.<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Want to know more about child care as a profession?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nNeed help navigating the licensing process?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nLooking for information about maintaining or expanding your services?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nNeed referrals to local resources, provider associations, or financial incentive programs?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Programs & Services<\/p>\n<\/div>
What We Offer Providers<\/h3><\/div>
\nSelect a program to learn more about how it can support you and your child care services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Humbold QCC (QRIS)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nQuality Counts Humboldt is the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for early care and education programs in Humboldt County. The program provides quality improvement grants, coaching, professional development, and incentive programs designed to help providers deliver the highest quality care.<\/p>\n
Programs include IMPACT Legacy, CSPP, Quality Improvement Grants, and Workforce Pathways \u2014 each with different eligibility and benefits depending on your program type.<\/p>\n
M\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Food Program<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n\nThe Child Care Food Program partially or fully reimburses meals served in participating licensed family child care homes and TrustLine cleared exempt home providers<\/span>. The program provides valuable additional income while enhancing the nutrition of children in your care.<\/p>\n
\nParticipating providers serve nutritious meals and some snacks at no additional expense to parents, and homes are monitored for compliance with federal standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family\/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.<\/em><\/p>\n
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.<\/em><\/p>\n
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at\u00a0How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint<\/a>\u00a0and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email:\u00a0program.intake@usda.gov<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Family Child Care Home Education Network (FCCHEN)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n\n\nSpecialized, subsidized child care services within a network of licensed family child care homes. Services include developmental assessments, programs with a defined curriculum, parent conferences, and nutritious meals and snacks.<\/p>\n
FCCHEN providers receive ongoing training, mentoring, and resources to deliver high-quality care within a supportive network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Provider Support & Training<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n\nChanging Tides Family Services offers a range of technical support to help you navigate licensing, maintain compliance, and grow your child care business. From one-on-one assistance to group trainings, our staff is here to answer your questions and connect you with local resources.<\/p>\n
\nResource & Referral – Child Care Initiative Project:<\/strong> The Resource & Referral Program is the go to<\/i> for any Humboldt child care provider looking for new or refresher training, referrals to <\/span>provider associations, financial incentives and more.\u00a0 These services are free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Provider Caf\u00e9s<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n\nAt times, through a partnership with sister agencies, Changing Tides Family Services can offer Provider Cafes, which include the Five Protective Factors during rich discussions. Eligible child care providers will be contacted before each session.<\/span> It’s a chance to build community, ask questions, and stay connected with other providers in Humboldt County.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Licensing<\/p>\n<\/div>
Community Care Licensing Updates<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>Updates Coming Soon<\/h2><\/div>
Important CCL updates, orientation schedules, and compliance information will be posted here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Tools & Information<\/p>\n<\/div>
Child Care Provider Resources<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>Resources Coming Soon<\/h2><\/div>
Forms, guides, and helpful links for child care providers will be available here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Documents<\/p>\n<\/div>
Provider Handbooks<\/h3><\/div>
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