Kindergarten Jumpstart: 2022 Summer Enrichment Grant Opportunity!
Kindergarten Jumpstart: 2022 Summer Enrichment Grant Opportunity!
The Rhode Island Department of Elementary & Secondary Education is excited to support children’s smooth transition to kindergarten through the launch of the Kindergarten Jumpstart: 2022 Summer Enrichment Grant opportunity! What? The Kindergarten Jumpstart Summer Enrichment Grants will be awarded to eligible local education agencies, municipalities, licensed childcare providers, and licensed summer activities providers to […]
Guía Actualizada para Enfoques de Cuarentena en Programas de Cuidado Infantil Anuncio para Proveedores
Proveedores valiosos, La Oficina de Cuidado Infantil se comunica con usted para informarle sobre actualizaciones importantes en la orientación para la cuarentena. El objetivo de la nueva guía es brindarles a los proveedores y las familias una opción para que los niños que son contactos cercanos asintomáticos asistan al cuidado infantil y, al mismo […]
Updated Guidance for Quarantine Approaches in Child Care Programs Announcement to Providers
Valued Providers, The Office of Child Care is reaching out to let you know about important updates to guidance for quarantine. The goal of the new guidance is to give providers and families an option for children who are asymptomatic close contacts to attend child care while ensuring that the needed layers of mitigation are […]
Actualizaciones a las Regulaciones de Cuidado Infantil
Proveedores valiosos, Las regulaciones de cuidado infantil de emergencia del Departamento de Servicios Humanos (DHS) de RI específicas para COVID-19 vencerán el lunes 28 de febrero de 2022 y no se extenderán más allá de esa fecha. A medida que avanzamos hacia una “nueva normalidad” mientras gestionamos y mitigamos los riesgos de la COVID-19, el […]
Updates to Child Care Regulations
Valued Providers, The RI Department of Human Services (DHS) emergency child care regulations specific to COVID-19 will expire on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, and will not be extended beyond that date. As we move towards a “new normal” while managing and mitigating COVID-19 risks, the Department remains committed to helping providers and families navigate challenges associated […]
Updated Guidance for Early Care and Education (ECE) Programs from RIDOH and the CDC
February 11, 2022 Dear Valued Child Care Providers, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidance for Early Care and Education (ECE) programs. In response to the new guidance and in order to prioritize access to learning and care for children and families, Rhode Island has updated our guidance for children age […]
Making a Behavioral Health Emergency Plan for Youth and Families – New from RIDOH
A behavioral health crisis can be challenging for individuals, families, and communities. Having a plan with pertinent information- all in one place- will make it less complicated if a situation becomes overwhelming. Rhode Island introduces this Behavioral Health Emergency Plan for Youth and Families to help manage crises related to substance use, alcohol and drug addiction, psychological […]
Comunidad de Práctica de Salud Mental en la Primera Infancia de SUCCESS para Proveedores de Cuidado Infantil Familiar
En este grupo mensual los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de conversar sobre los desafíos socioemocionales y de salud mental (¡y los éxitos!) observados en sus programas. La consultora de SUCCESS facilitará a la reflexión y resoluciones de problemas. Esta serie tendrá 6 sesiones de 1.5 horas. SUCCESS se comunicará con usted para completar un acuerdo […]
Early Childhood Mental Health Community of Practice from SUCCESS for Family Child Care Providers
In this monthly group, participants will have the opportunity to discuss the social emotional and mental health challenges (and successes!) observed in their programs. A SUCCESS consultant will facilitate reflection and collaborative problem-solving. This series will have 6, 1.5 hour sessions. Participants will be required to complete a confidentiality agreement. SUCCESS will contact you to […]
RIC Graduate Studies Open House and Spring Course Offerings!
Rhode Island College (RIC) is hosting its annual Graduate Studies Open House, a virtual event on January 11, 3:00 – 7:00 pm. This is an opportunity to meet with faculty to learn about RIC’s graduate programs and to talk with graduate students about their experiences and professional goals. There will also be two mini-sessions on […]