Family Handbook: Family Services
Table of Contents
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We embrace the child’s family as their first and most important educator; we work to build off of this philosophy by encouraging families to take part in their child’s educational experiences.
Within the first few months of your child’s enrollment, you will meet with your Family Liaison (assigned to you based on the age of the child and the location) in order to start the Family Partnership process. At these meetings, the Family Liaison will help you create your own Family Partnership Agreement that identifies: strengths, interests, needs, wants, and goals. The Family Liaison will also be available to provide support in taking steps towards achieving identified goals and needs.
Some ways we can support you and your family includes but are not limited to:
- Assisting in referrals to other community resources;
- Assisting you to get household needs and clothing;
- Contacting services to help with crisis situations;
- Ensuring that your family receives all services to which it is entitled;
- Linking your family to other YCCAC support services.
If you have any questions, concerns, or would like more information, please contact our Family Engagement & ERSEA Manager at 207-432-3961.
Parent and Family Engagement
Family engagement is the backbone to our Program. The success of our Program comes from our commitment to building partnerships with families, and families committing to actively supporting their child/ren’s learning.
! There are also many ways to be actively involved in the Program and thus, to support your child’s education.
Policy Council
Policy Council is our governing body that helps to guide the direction of our Program!
As a Policy Council representative of your child’s classroom, you will have the opportunity to actively participate in shaping the Program’s direction, ensuring that we are meeting the needs of children, families, and Program requirements when you share ideas for your classroom, home activities, the Program in general, and so much more.
Family Linkz
Family Linkz meetings are a great opportunity for all families to:
- Meet other parents;
- Share ideas, thoughts, and feedback about the Program;
- Give input to Program decisions;
- Plan activities for your child(ren) and their classroom;
- Plan activities for your family and community;
- Hear about Policy Council and other Program updates.
Family Engagement Events
Fatherhood Engagement
Volunteer
In-Kind
Table of Contents
History
Mission
The People at the Program
Transportation
Arrival and Pick Up
Attendance and Absences
Suspension and Expulsion
Cancellations and Delays
Outdoor Activities
Field Trips
Celebrations and Diversity
Open Door Policy
Curriculum and Assessment
Learning Genie
School Readiness
Educational Home Visits
Dual Language Learner
Special Services
Behavioral Health Services
Transitions
Parent and Family Engagement
Policy Council
Family Linkz
Classroom Family Engagement
Volunteer
In-Kind
Breastfeeding
Special Diets
“No Food IN- No Food OUT” Policy
Sleeping
Pacifiers
Diapering
Toilet Training
Exclusion due to Illness
Management of Communicable Diseases
Medications
Over-the-Counter Products and Medication
Head Lice/Fleas
Emergency Preparedness Procedures
Serious Injury
Incident Reporting
Rights of Children
Tobacco-Free Policy
Weapons Policy
Car Seat Safety
Mandatory Reporting: Child Abuse and Neglect
Mandatory Reporting: Domestic Violence
Use of Pesticides
Lead Testing
Professional Boundaries
Confidentiality
Centers’ Capacity
Classrooms’ Location and Hours of Operation
Temporary Exclusion due to Illness
CACFP
CACFP Non-Discrimination Statement
Sample Daily Schedule
In-kind Ideas
Sample Monthly Menu
Oral Health Tips
Lead Poisoning Prevention