Information for Families

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19 )

Please check back regularly as this situation continues to change and we will be posting updates as changes occur.

April 23, 2020 Dear Families, I wanted to give you an update on the status of our program and re-opening our centers. At this time, it does not appear that the Shelter in Place orders will be lifted to the extent that will allow us to return to our regular classroom or home-based operations by May 1, 2020. This is a matter of continuing to support the health and safety of our communities and we are preparing to continue remote learning and support for our children and families through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Teachers and Site Supervisors will be communicating with you regarding the ability to come to retrieve any of your child’s personal possessions from the site before the end of the school year. If you have any questions, please contact your teacher or site supervisor. If you are unable to reach them, please leave a message for us at 707-462-2582. Wishing you all the very best. Please stay safe and well, Miriam McNamara (Program Director)

23 de abril 2020 Queridas familias, Quería darles una actualización sobre el estado de nuestro programa y sobre volver a abrir nuestros centros. En este momento, parece que las órdenes de Refugio en su Hogar no se levantarán para el 1ro de Mayo de 2020 las cuales no nos permitirán regresar a nuestras operaciones regulares en los centros o en el programa con base en el hogar. Esto es una cuestión de continuar apoyando la salud y seguridad de nuestras comunidades y estamos preparándonos para continuar el aprendizaje remoto y el apoyo a nuestros niños y familias hasta el final del año escolar 2019-2020. Los maestros y los supervisores del centro se comunicarán con usted antes de que finalice el año escolar para hablar sobre la posibilidad de recuperar cualquiera de las pertenencias personales de su niño que se quedaron en los centros. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con su maestro o supervisor del centro. Si no puede comunicarse con ellos, déjenos un mensaje en el 707-462-2582. Les deseo lo mejor. Por favor manténganse seguros y sanos, Miriam McNamara (Directora del Programa)

Information and Resources for Families

Triple P COVID-19 Parenting Tips for Parents and Caregivers during Uncertain Times NEW!
Safety and Injury Prevention: Health Tips for Families from National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness
Keeping Kids Safe at Home from Safe Kids Worldwide
Resources for Families from the National Head Start Association
Five Helpful Responses for Families from Conscious Discipline
The IDEALS Institute has created a resource repository to support children, families, and caregivers during this challenging time in the face of COVID-19. Here are some great resources including: mental/emotional support, music, entertainment, education, books, etc. https://idealsinstitute.org/resources/

Stay Informed

The following websites provide up-to-date, reliable information regarding COVID-19.

Use of Cloth Face Covering and How to Make Them English Español
COVID-19 Health Literacy Project- COVID-19 fact sheets are divided by both language and age. 30 different langauges are available. NEW!
Centers for Disease Control
California Department of Public Health
Lake County Public Health Department
Mendocino County Public Health Department

Resources on how to talk to your children about COVID-19

Sesame Street in Communities - Health Emergencies
Bright Horizons Webiste - Talking to children about COVID-19
Kids Health Website - Coronavirus (COVID-19) How to talk to your child
National Public Radio Website - Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus ( Story and Audio)

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