Family Child Care Association of Maine
To unify, promote and strengthen quality professional family child care in Maine ~ State Affiliate of NAFCC ~
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of MaineCare Services is trying to reach as many parents as possible to make them aware of Maine's Cub Care Program. They are reaching out to child care providers asking us to pass along information to parents of children in care. They are providing materials such as flyers, …
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This post is sharing some resources that the PLC came across as we gathered material to respond to a provider's request for materials that could be shared with parents around Autism. Providers are encouraged to check out the links shared here to increase their own awareness of early signs of autism, as well as, for …
For providers looking to send in written testimony on any Bills before committees this legislative session just a reminder that you can do that easily online. Maine put a new online system in place in April, 2019 to make it easier to submit written testimony on Public Hearings for Bills. This system provides 24/7 access …
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Are you ready for WOYC 2021 which official starts Saturday, April 10 and runs thru Friday, April 16? We hope to see lots of program doors decorated to celebrate the children in their care. Be sure to share those photos with us. Email: fccam.professionallearning@gmail.com and/or post pictures of your decorated front doors on social media …
PurposeThis fall we are coming back together for Maine’s 2nd Statewide Early Childhood Education (ECE) Conference. This event will explore a wide range of topics for professionals working with and on behalf of children from birth through elementary school. The workshops offered throughout the two days will facilitate success in elementary schools, out of school …
"The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program provides resources to state, territory, and tribal grantees that enable low-income parents to work or pursue education and training so that they can better support their families while at the same time promoting the learning and development of their children." Providers know this as the Child Care …
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WOYC 2021 is April 10 - 16 WOYC is an annual week long celebration of young children with hands-on, collaborative activities encouraging movement and healthy lifestyles through music, food, and art spearheaded by MaineAEYC in Maine. Through our partnership with MaineAEYC, FCCAM encourages Maine' family child care providers to join in the celebration. Let's start …
Maine’s 2nd Statewide Early Childhood Education (ECE) Conference is being planned! This event will explore a wide range of topics for professionals working with and on behalf of children from birth through elementary school. Whether you can attend for just 1 or both days, the workshops offered over the two days will facilitate success in …
What is CACFP? The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), is a federally funded program that is administered by the states that pays for healthy meals and snacks for children and adults in day care. CACFP improves the quality of the programs participating in it. Beyond child being served nutritious meals CACFP supports: The …
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**Just a reminder that the new Licensing Rule will be requiring all providers to join the Registry. FCCAM PLC has posted on this. Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN) is partnering with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and FamilyServices (DHHS, OCFS) to offer Quality Improvement Awards …
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