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Wellness Workshop: Eating Smart, Being Active

DC CCC in partnership with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) at the University of the District of Columbia will be hosting an 8-week nutrition and wellness series for families. During the series, held in English and Spanish, participants will have an opportunity to learn about healthy eating habits and the importance of being active. All participants will receive a wellness resource kit and grocery store gift cards. Space is limited.

Family Engagement Virtual Listening Sessions

DC Child Care Connections (DC CCC) is conducting virtual listening sessions with DC families to learn more about your views and experiences with early childhood education and care in the District.

Lifelong Learning: The Benefits of Workforce Development for Self, Family and Community

In this interactive workshop, families will learn about lifelong learning through workforce development programs and how such programs promote self-efficacy and positive outcomes for families and communities. Participants will also learn about the University of the District of Columbia Community College Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning (WDLL) program requirements, post-program pathways, certification process and additional […]

Baby Signs

Baby sign language is manual signing that allows infants and toddlers to communicate about emotions, desires and objects before spoken language development. Using the Baby Signs curriculum, families will learn strategies and techniques to communicate with infants and toddlers using sign.

Wellness Series: Eating Smart, Being Active

DC CCC in partnership with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) at the University of the District of Columbia will be hosting an 8-week nutrition and wellness series for families. During the series, held in English and Spanish, participants will have an opportunity to learn about healthy eating habits and the importance of […]

Kindergarten Readiness

The transition from preschool to kindergarten presents many changes for young children. This workshop is designed to assist families as they approach this transition. Facilitators will provide tools and encourage dialogue that promotes readiness for kindergarten.

Strength-based Parenting

Finding work-life balance for a family with young children can be a difficult and at times daunting task. Participants of this workshop will discuss realistic practices and strategies for "getting it all done" while also prioritizing self-care.

Eco-mapping as a Tool for Resource Navigation

In this workshop, participants will learn about eco-mapping as a tool to identify resources in their respective communities. Facilitators will guide participants on using eco-mapping to develop and maintain a personal resource guide for their families. Spanish translation will also be available.

Knots and Knuckles: Developing Fine Motor Skills

During this session, participants will learn about fine motor skill development in early childhood. The facilitator will introduce a host of hands-on activities for families that support muscle development and fine motor skills in children ages birth to 5.