Children & Families Commission
Our Mission: to provide a comprehensive system of
information, programs and services that supports all Sutter County children and their
families, and helping to ensure that each child enters school healthy and ready to learn.
The Sutter County Children & Families Commission and it's programs are Tobacco Tax
(Prop 10 ) Funded Programs.
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Attention Sutter County Childcare Providers
The Sutter County Children and Families Commission (SCCFC) is pleased to announce two child
care provider, early educator classes. The SCCFC has approved $38,000 in funding to continue
the Lessons Learned and Creating Great Starts classes for FY 2010/2011.
The classes are open to licensed childcare providers in Sutter County.
Creating Great Starts (CGS) classes focus on integrating physical activity and nutrition into
daily class curriculum and offers nationally recognized workshop presentations.
CGS is a series of four classes. Attendance at all class dates is mandatory.
Lessons Learned classes are instructed by Lizabeth Lundberg and provide instruction on
lesson planning, reproducible materials for themed activities – seasons, holidays, science,
math, art, early literacy, etc. and an opportunity for networking and professional support to
participants. Classes are held on the third Thursday of each month.
Applications will be due no later than Friday August 13th, at 12 noon.
If you have questions or would like more information call (530) 822-7505.
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The Sutter County Children and Families Commission
has approved Community mini grant applications for a total $25,014 and Childcare
provider applicants for $20,000 in mini grants for the 2010/2011 Fiscal Year. The
commission approved the applications at the June 16th meeting. Please see the attached lists
for the successful mini grant applicants and funding amounts.
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Big Investments Pay Off for Small Children
Study of Sacramento Region First 5 Commissions Finds Improvements in Child Outcomes
Sacramento, CA: A school playground and active preschoolers at American Lakes Elementary in Sacramento
formed the backdrop for leaders of eight Sacramento Region counties who gathered this morning to release a report
outlining the impact First 5 Commissions have had in improving the lives and futures of children ages zero to five
years of age in eight counties.
The First 5 Sacramento Region 2010 Impact Report states more children are being born healthy; fewer children are
growing up in poverty; more mothers receive early prenatal care; and more children are prepared for success when
they enter kindergarten.
The study, prepared by Social Entrepreneurs, Inc. on behalf of the First 5/Children and Families Commissions of
Colusa, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Sutter and Yolo counties showed marked improvement
in the health and well-being of children ages zero to five years as a result of programs funded by these organizations.
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Priority Areas for Funding
The Commission supports many
programs
that help to promote the healthy development of young children in Sutter
County. The Commission focuses on prevention, early intervention, education, and health
outreach to improve the physical and emotional health of young children. The Commission
advocates for comprehensive child development policies that promote safe and healthy
environments and support integrated families services for expecting parents and
children up through the age of five.
For more information about the Sutter County Children & Families Commission,
to get involved in local planning, or to be added to our mailing list, please
contact us.
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Toolbox for Tots: Parent Helpline
Each Wednesday a television show will appear on Comcast Channel 19 called "Toolbox for Tots".
The TV show will be LIVE and interactive where viewers may call in or email their questions
to the guest on the show. It features professionals discussing a broad array of topics
including early learning, holiday crafts, child development and local resource information.
The show will focus on programs and services for children age 0-5 in Sutter County.
Toolbox for Tots is now available 24-7 on Comcast On Demand. This is a free service to
all Comcast Digital customers in the Yuba City – Grass Valley and Sacramento areas.
Comcast will maintain the 8 most current shows and then rotate through the library during
the off-season. Each show will be available for 60 days. For information, call the number
below or email.
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Director:
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Deborah Coulter |
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Address:
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1527 Starr Drive, Suite O
Yuba City,
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95993 |
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Phone Number:
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(530) 822-7505 |
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Fax Number:
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(530) 822-7508 |
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