Family Connections May 2023 Workshops

Family Connections May 2023 Workshops

DC Child Care Connections (DC CCC) is the District’s child care resource and referral (CCR&R) program. DC CCC helps families find child care and resources that ensure the healthy growth and development of children birth to age 5.

STREAM Community Pop-Up with Martha’s Table

Martha’s Table at the Commons (the Commons) is partnering with DC Child Care Connections (DC CCC), the District’s child care resource and referral (CCR&R) program, for a family-friendly community pop-up event celebrating Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering and Math (STREAM).

The community pop-up will introduce children ages 2-12 to STREAM topics. DC CCC will provide information on early care and education resources for families. The event will feature a book giveaway, facepainting, STREAM based activities and an ice cream truck. Resources from community partners including Colgate Dental will be distributed.

Registration is not required.

May Harambee Series Events

DC Child Care Connections presents the Harambee Event Series: A Celebration of Families and Communities Learning Together. Information about our May Events is now available!

Summary of Current Efforts to Support Business Practices

OSSE in collaboration with grantees – the Building and Sustaining Quality in Early Care and Education (BSQECE) and the Quality Improvement Network (QIN) – has compiled a compendium of current efforts and resources to support the business practices of child development centers and homes.

Family Connections April 2020 Resources

View this document visit the links to access all the resources available to parents and families during this time.

Promoting Positive Behavior to Prevent Suspensions and Expulsions

The District of Columbia understands the importance of fostering children’s social and emotional growth, promoting positive behavior, and preventing the escalation of behaviors that may lead to suspension and expulsion of children from birth to age 5 in child development facilities.

Child Care Information for Families

My Child Care DC helps families discover child care options in one click. Accessible by mobile phone, at https://MyChildCareDC.org.

Change in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C Eligibility Criteria

This memorandum describes the changes in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C eligibility criteria.