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Solano Family and Childrens Services

Free child care referrals for families seeking quality child care.Parent education and resources to help families make the best child care choices.Assistance for income eligible families with child care costs.Child care provider training and development to help them build sustainable businesses and provide quality, healthy and age-appropriate care.Child health, development, nutrition and safety
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What is the Child and Adult Care Food Program?

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded program operated through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services Program. The primary purpose of the program is to provide nutritious meals and snacks to children who are in a child care home setting. Solano Family & Children’s Services (SFCS) sponsors the Food Program in Solano and Napa
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Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

Pete is one unflappable cat. Whether the buttons of his favorite shirt keep popping off or he's going to school for the first time, Pete never loses his cool. No matter what little surprises come his way, his motto is: "It's all good." And he usually has a catchy song to sing as he goes through his day!LOCATION421 Executive Court NorthFairfield, CA 94534-4019(707) 863-3950Website
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Become a Licensed Child Care Provider

Do you care for the child(ren) of a family member, friend, or neighbor as a licensed-exempt provider?Are you interested in a rewarding career caring for children in your own home?Family Child Care Providers regularly provide care, protection, and supervision for up to 14 children in the provider's own home for periods less than 24 hours.SFCS is welcoming enquiries from committed and nurturing
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Parenting : Family Strengthening

The Strengthening Families framework is a research-informed approach to increase family strengths, enhance child development, and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect.Protective factors are characteristics or strengths of individuals, families, communities or societies that act to mitigate risks and promote positive well-being and healthy development. Most often, we see them as
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Lending Library

OUR SFCS LENDING LIBRARY PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF MATERIALS AND RESOURCES TO ENHANCE YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING THROUGH PLAY.Available items:Books and VideosThemed Activity Boxes (Toys, books, puppets, puzzles, activities, etc. for each theme)Puppets and Puppet StandInfant & Toddler Soft Vinyl Climbing StructuresLaminating Services (Operated by SFCS Staff) ($2.00 per running foot)Die Cut Machine (
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The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister | A Story of Humility, Friendship, Sh…

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister is a Classic Story about being humble, sharing what we have with others, friendship and the true meaning of Happiness. We could be the most beautiful and most successful yet still be the loneliest.Find out how the Rainbow Fish found his true Happiness.LOCATION421 Executive Court NorthFairfield, CA 94534-4019(707) 863-3950Website
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