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Child & Family Resource Services

Home Based Orientation for Potential FCC & FFN

If you are interested in offering child care in your home this free training is part of your Pre Service Training and will cover what is required to become a registered Family Child Care Provider in NJ. This training is mandatory for those wishing to become Family Child Care (FCC) or Family, Friends and Neighbor (FFN) Providers.

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Free

Inclusion for Infants and Toddlers

Inclusion means making the benefits of high-quality care available to all children, including those with identified disabilities and those who require additional help or support because of behavioral, health, or developmental concerns. This training will help providers understand the importance of inclusion in their programs.

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Free

New to Early Education

This 1.5 hour recorded webinar is perfect for anyone just entering the field of early care and education. It also can be a great refresher for experienced staff. We will cover topics such as: Supervision and Tracking, Developmentally Appropriate, Practice and Milestones, Interactions Positive Guidance, Professionalism, and Child-Centered Learning. Participants can access webinar for up to 2 weeks.
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Free

Procedures and Policies for Family Child Care Providers Peer Group

In this peer group, we will be talking and reviewing procedures and policies. We will talk about mandatory policies and procedures. You will get the chance to bounce ideas off FCC specialists as well as fellow FCC providers. It will give you the opportunity to better enhance your program and to enhance your understanding on FCC procedures and policies.
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Free

Trauma Informed Care

This one hour webinar will educate participants on Trauma. It intends to help participants recognize signs and symptoms and see the developmental effects of trauma on children. It will help to teach strategies on helping both children and families who have experienced trauma. We will discuss trauma sensitive classrooms and how and when to seek help for those who have experienced trauma.
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Free

Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Infants and Toddlers

We will discuss what Developmentally Appropriate vs Inappropriate Practice means and use scenarios to explain the difference. Main takeaway is that DAP is not just activities., it is everything the child experiences.
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Free

Distinguishing Behavior: Expected, Challenging, Concerning, or Unsafe?

We know and expect that children bring a variety of behaviors into your programs every day. However, sometimes behavior goes beyond what we expect and causes concern or might be unsafe. This webinar will help you learn to distinguish between developmentally expected, challenging, concerning, and unsafe behavior. We will discuss strategies to respond effectively to behavior and learn to support children to help make positive changes.
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Free

Home Based Orientation for Potential FCC and FFN

If you are interested in offering child care in your home this free training is part of your Pre Service Training and will cover what is required to become a registered Family Child Care Provider in NJ. This training is mandatory for those wishing to become Family Child Care (FCC) or Family, Friends and Neighbor (FFN) Providers.
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Free