funded by USDA and the California Department of Education, provides cash
reimbursement to child care facilities for serving nutritious meals and
snacks to enrolled children birth, through twelve. Feeding children
well is an important part of a quality child care program. CDI/Choices
for Children sponsors family childcare homes and all CDI/CDC child
development centers so that children will benefit by receiving
nutritious meals; be introduced to different types of food; and learn
healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime. Our trained
nutritionists assist staff in serving healthy meals and snacks, provide
nutrition education for staff and children, as well as provide technical
assistance in meeting Federal, State licensing and National Association
for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation requirements.
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"Parents need to work. Children need a happy childhood that
provides a healthy, safe, nurturing environment. Child care providers
who are on Choices for Children's Child Care Food Program are what
parents and children need and deserve."
- Faye Sears, Child Care Food Program Participant |
Since 1976, Choices for Children’s
Child Care (Alternative Payment) Subsidy Program has
utilized state and federal funds to provide parents with financial
assistance for child care services. Parents meet income requirements and
have a need for child care while they work, look for employment, attend
training or participate in CalWORKS activities.. Parents who are
incapacitated, who have children at risk of abuse or neglect, or have
children with special needs may also be eligible. Parents have the
option to choose any public or private licensed or exempt child care
programs in the county that is served.
Special Fundraising Event for PTRAC at Chevy's
September 21, 2011
PTRAC (Provider Training Resource Activity Center)
addresses Santa Clara County’s child care shortage by providing a
central location for training, resources and support. Services include
Community College Early Childhood Education classes for both family
child care providers and child care staff, including homework
assistance; CPR and First-Aid training; Curriculum Workshops; a Resource
Lending Library and personalized technical assistance.
CFC provides one-on-one outreach within our current programs to help spread
the FIRST 5 messages to the families and caregivers of children 0-5. Our
FIRST 5 involvement includes support, information and referral for
children and families living within Supervisoral District 2 (Centeral
and East San Jose) in collaboration with other community based
organizations called the Starting Strong Partnership.
CARES Plus Program (E3 Institute) P-TRAC serves as a
partner to the E3 Institute, serving all child care providers and center
staff working in licensed programs serving children 0-5 years old, or in
state funded before-and after-school care programs. PTRAC’s role as a
partner includes outreach and education about the CARES Plus stipend
program, technical assistance and guidance to program participants.
Asociación de
Proveedoras Hispanas of Santa Clara County
CFC hosts The Asociación and collaborates with the members
to provide the following services for its members in Spanish:
- Enhances the quality of childcare services for children and families
- Disseminates current local and state information on children's issues
- Provides training and workshops in the field of family day care
- Networks and shares support with other childcare providers
- Encourages and supports professional and personal growth in an environment
of warmth and respect
- Assists sites in exploring national accreditation
- Facilitates provider participation with other community agencies as
advocates for a better life for children and families