Power of It! Pg 10 “Don't watch the clock; do what it does ...€¦ · ~Yaquelin Jimenez Area 16 ~Tammie Leonard FACT: Florida has 164 NAFCC Accredited providers, 2nd highest number

President Message: "Voyage of Growing New Leaders Continues"

Mensaje de la Presidenta: “El viaje para el cultivo de nuevos líderes”

THE GRAPEVINE Published Quarterly: January, April, July, and October

Submit Ads/Articles/Questions to Newsletter Editor ~Eva Anderson~ Email: [email protected]

THE GRAPEVINE

The Quarterly Newsletter of the Florida Family Child Care Home

Volume 24: Issue 1 January 2016 “Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” ~Sam Levenson~

FFCCHA members have answered my challenge to grow new leaders. There were approximately 60 members in attendance with 15 being first time attendees at the FFCCHA October Quarterly Meeting in Ocala. Also, 37 members were in 2 trainings on Sunday morning. A job well done! I know we can continue on with this voyage of growing FFCCHA.

Let’s take the torch again and “pass it on.” Let’s move it forward and stay focused as we continue to follow the “Voyage of Growing New Members and Leaders” for our association. Hooray! Let’s hear it for FFCCHA"!

I want to share a famous quote:

n n s n n n s d n d s

d n s nd serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul

n d M in in

Remember the challenge, take the torch and pass it on. YOU are the one who can serve!

Let’s serve, let's work together - to grow new leaders and members for FFCCHA!

Gwen Wilson

FFCCHA President

New! Farm Fresh To Your Door! Pg 2 & Mentoring: The Power of It! Pg 10

Pages 2, 4, & 10

Los miembros de FFCCHA han contestado al desafío de crear nuevos líderes. En nuestra reunión trimestral en Ocala en el mes de octubre hubieron aproximadamente como 60 miembros que asistieron, de los cuales 15 asistieron por primera vez. También 37 miembros asistieron a 2 talleres que se ofrecieron el domingo por la mañana. Trabajo bien hecho! Yo sé que podemos continuar con este viaje de hacer crecer a FFCCHA.

Vamos a tomar la antorcha otra vez y a seguir "pasándola" Vamos a movernos hacia adelante y mantenernos enfocados y también continuaremos siguiendo "el viaje de crecimiento de nuevos miembros y líderes para nuestra asociación. Hooray! Vamos a decir para FFCCHA.

Quiero compartir una muy famosa cita: "Todos pueden ser estupendos porque todos pueden servir. Usted no necesita un diploma de colegio para servir. Usted no necesita hacer que el sujeto y el verbo lleguen a un convenio para servir. Usted solo necesita tener un corazón lleno de gracia, un alma generada por el amor". Dr. Martín Luther King, Jr.

Recuerden el desafío, tome la antorcha y pásela a otros. Usted es el que puede servir.

Vamos a servir, vamos a trabajar juntos para crear nuevos líderes y miembros para FFCCHA.

Gwen Wilson

Presidenta de FFCCHA

Members of FFCCHA who serve on Early Learning Coalitions:

Shurrea Daniels – ELC of Pinellas Karan Heister – ELC of Flagler/Volusia County

Janet Dixon – ELC of North Florida Gwen Wilson – ELC of Marion County

Naomi Helligar – ELC of Osceola

Francine Williams – Pinellas County License Board

Mary Morris – Palm Beach County Health Department Child Care Advisory Council

Tammy Tener – Seminole State College Early Childhood Advisory Committee

Tasheba Berry – Broward County Professional Development Committee

Kathy Jones - Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Family Child Care Home

Advisory Board Arleen Lambert - Miami Dade College Early

Childhood Education Advisory Committee

Area 19~Linda Brown - 4 Star Maxine Danna - 3 Star

Area 7~Elizabeth Ward -Florida's Director

NOTE: Send all credentials to newsletter editor: Eva Anderson at [email protected]

In this Issue…3 –Apply for Credential Scholarships 4 – Secret Provider Gift Exchange 5 – Children’s Week in Tallahassee6 – Feb 20-21 Weekend Schedule 7 & 8 –Feb Leadership Summit/Hotel forms 9 - Noticias Latinas/Area Rep News 10 – Mentoring: The Power of It! 11 & 12 – Board List/Apply for Open Positions 13 – TEACH Scholarships for Bachelor Degree 14 – Win a Free Hotel Night, Parent Choice info 15 – Conference Layaway Plan for hotel 16 - Plan de Layaway de Reservación de Hotel17 – Call for Workshop Proposals18 – Call for Exhibitors, Ads, Sponsors 19 – Hostess/Volunteer Scholarships 20 – New Fundraisers 21-22 - Parent Sponsor/Photo Contest 23 - Save the Date 2016 Conference

Credentials Awarded

Page 2 ...quality care from providers with love to share

Area 7 ~Linda M Mitchell Area 12 ~Bernadette V. Jones Area 19 ~Carol Ryder Area 21 ~Maria E. Carrillo Area 31 ~Rubia Aviles

~ Harriett Holmes~Yaquelin Jimenez

Area 16 ~Tammie Leonard

FACT: Florida has 164 NAFCC Accredited providers, 2nd highest number of accredited homes in the nation!

Newly Accredited & Re-Accredited Providers in Florida!

Other Boards/Councils

By Law News Jennifer Skriloff, By-Law Chair

Please continue to keep your chapter handbook up to date with new information and in good condition. This handbook is to be transferred to any new chapter representative that takes over your position when you leave your current chapter representative position.

Please email Jennifer Skriloff IN ADVANCE of the quarterly meetings that you require a new handbook so that it can be ready and provided to you when you attend the next available quarterly meeting. [email protected]

Farm Fresh Right to Your DoorBy: Alina Soto, PREVENT Obesity Liaison

Family Child Care Home providers work hard to offer the best nutrition to the children in their care. Florida offers a rainbow of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, but how can you benefit from the healthy produce grown in your neighborhood? Say hello to FRESH FOR FLORIDA KIDS.

The Florida Department of Agriculture’s (DACS) Farm to School, the Florida Department of Health’s (DOH) Child Care Food Program, the Department of Children & Families (DCF) Office of Child care Regulation and other partners are launching a new and exciting collaboration just for pre-schools. By bringing pre-schools and local farmers together, child care programs will have an opportunity to purchase locally raised or grown produce.

Why not grow healthy fruits and veggies in your own garden? With a focus around MyPlate and alternatives to screen time, we will provide training around safety in the garden, outdoor classrooms, gardening skills and programs such as Harvest of the Month. Stay tuned to learn more about fun and practical tools to help you and your children to “dig in” and eat healthy. See you in Clearwater or at a P.R.E.V.E.N.T. Obesity training near you.

For more information, contact Alina Soto at: [email protected]

The Grapevine, A Publication of FFCCHA, Inc. January 2016

FFCCHA Calendar of Events January 20161 Make Payment for 2016 conference hotel layaway 12 Florida Legislative Session begins 15 Deadline for applications for Full Board

Positions: Executive Committee Terms begin on July 1st (Treasurer, Secretary, Chapter Rep Coor-dinator, Membership, & Professional Develop-ment) Area Reps (all Even numbers) Terms begin now: Public Relations & Legislative Liaison

16 Deadline for Conference Workshop Proposals 23 ELC of North Florida Early Educator Conference,

Orange Park, ELC of Broward Conference, Coconut Creek

24 "Hanging of the Hands" at the Capitol 25 Advocacy Dinner, Tallahassee 26 Children's Day at the Capitol, Tallahassee 29 Deadline for February Full Board Meeting

Reports: Executive Committee & Chairs send to: [email protected] Area Reps send to: [email protected], Chapter Reps send to: [email protected]

30 ELC of Sarasota Keeping Children Engaged Conference, Osprey and ELC of Pinellas Early Care and Education Conference, St. Petersburg

February1 Make Payment for 2016 conference hotel layaway 10 Deadline for hotel reservations for February

Leadership Summit/FB Meeting 17 Newsletter Deadline for April Issue 18 OEL ELC Director Meeting, Tallahassee 19 ELAC Meeting, DoubleTree, Tallahassee 19 2016 Conference Team Mtg, Best Western 20 FFCCHA Leadership Summit, 9am,

Rasmussen College, OcalaELC of Flagler/Volusia Discovering Joy Conference, Palm Coast

21 FFCCHA Full Board Meeting, 9am, Rasmussen College, Ocala

26-27 Seminole Early Childhood Conference, Sanford 27 ELC of Osceola Early Childhood Conference,

Kissimmee, ELC of Brevard Conf., Melbourne March1 Make Payment for 2016 conference hotel layaway 5 ELC of Gateway Early Childhood Conference,

Lake City, ELC of Pasco/Hernando Storybook Forest, Shady Hills, FL

11 Florida Legislative Session ends 16 Deadline for Parent Choice Awards 20 Deadline: Accredited Provider of the Year Award 19 Early Childhood Conference, College of Central

FL College, Ocala April1 Make Payment for 2016 conference hotel layaway 2 ELC of Lake County Uniting for Children

Conference, Leesburg TBA Deadline for April Full Board Meeting Reports:

Executive Committee & Chairs send to: [email protected] Area Reps send to: [email protected], Chapter Reps send to: [email protected]

TBA FFCCHA Full Board Meeting, hostess/volunteer meeting, Conference Team Mtg, Rasmussen College, Ocala

TBA FFCCHA Training, 9am, Rasmussen College, Ocala

30 Deadline for Volunteer/Hostess Applications May1 Deadline for Final Payment for 2016 conference

Hotel Layaway Plan 5 Deadline for Photo Contest 6 National Provider Appreciation Day 10 Newsletter Deadline for July Issue

Winter Membership News Submitted by Membership Officer, Amanda Wallace

Email: [email protected]

The Monthly Fall Membership Drive Winners! Heart To Heart Child Care Association (September) Pinellas Providers Home CC Association (October)

South Florida Home Child Care Association (November)

The winners for the current Winter Membership Drive will be announced during at the next Board Meeting in February. Remember, acknowledgements are given to the Chapter that submits the most new, renewals, or advocates members monthly and to Providers that submit the most new parent members. Your expiration date is located on the back of the FFCCHA’s newsletter, The Grapevine, just above your name on the address label. Please renew before your membership expires to avoid a lapse in membership. Please remember to join NAFCC. All FFCCHA Members can join NAFCC at a $5 discounted rate through your local Chapter.

Membership breakdown as of 11/30/2015 Chapters: 24

Chapter Providers: 507 Co-Providers: 38

Individual Members: 72 Advocates: 27

Lifetime & Honorary Members: 8 Parent Members: 20

Agencies: 3 Total: 699

Thank you for your patience and assistance!

Visit us on the web at www.familychildcare. org Page 3

Requirements: Must be a Florida regulated family child care provider and a FFCCHA chapter provider member for one year without a lapse in membership.Note: $300/person/year is the maximum awarded in time period July 1, 2015 June 30, 2016. Therefore, you must commit to pay the balance on credentials that exceed $300. Credentials that you can apply for: __Master Provider – New __Cuatro Pasos __NAFCC New Accreditation: Self Study __Master Provider Renew __Second Helping __NAFCC New Accreditation: Application __Certified M.E.N.T.O.R. 1 __Sec. Help. T-T-T __NAFCC Accreditation Renewal __Certified M.E.N.T.O.R. 2 __SH Renew T-T-T __NAFCC Re-Accredit Application __National CDA Renewal __NAFCC Observer __NAFCC Observer Refresher

FFCCHA Scholarship applications are on the website: www.familychildcare.org Click on “For Providers” Look under the first bullet “Scholarship.” Find and click on the word “credential” and print it out. All the requirements are listed on the application. However, if you are applying for your CDA renewal, you must send and pay for your renewal packet and then contact Scholarship Chair for specific instructions before you proceed. Go to www.CDACouncil.org for renewal information. Mail your completed FFCCHA application to: Victoria Morgan, Credential Scholarship Chair, 2809 8th St. Ct. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 Questions? Email: [email protected] or Call 941-745-2401.

Congratulations to the following providers who have recently been awarded scholar-ships October – December: $50.00 for Master Provider Renewal: Eva Anderson;$50.00 for Second Helping Train-the-Trainer Renewal: Eva Anderson; $300.00 NAFCC Self-Study: Delores Penn, $300.00 NAFCC New application: Karen Robinson, $150.00 NAFCC Annual Update: Mayra Marquez, Karla Carnes and Eva Anderson, $50.00 NAFCC Observer: Eva Anderson.


Credential Scholarship News



It’s true; Providers Appreciation Gift Exchange is back by popular demand!We all know what this date means to Family Child Care Providers in Florida! I will spare you all the details and jump right off into this FUN event we can have among ourselves by showing appreciation, love, and kindness to each other.

The FUN Part: How Can FFCCHA Celebrate National Provider Appreciation Day?? In honor of you, and your tireless efforts as FAMILY CHILD CARE providers and educators in Florida we would like to have a special gift exchange to celebrate Provider Appreciation Day on Friday, May 6, 2016. You deserve a “BIG THANK YOU” on this special day and gifts from all! We hope you will join us, as we celebrate Provider Appreciation Day by providing each FCCH provider who participates with a special gift to show love, respect, and gratitude toward each other. After all, family child care is the preferred method of child care for birth to five.

This year we will change it up a tad bit. We are starting earlier so you can have the option of also sending small gifts, cards, wish you well notes, children drawing/letters or anything appropriate beginning Feb. 8, 2016 until June 24, 2016 to each secret provider. All secret providers will reveal themselves at the FFCCHA 2016 Conference Luncheon with their “BIG” gift valuing between $25-$35. I'd love to see as many providers participate as possible. Please be sure to follow through. It's no fun if providers send you gifts and you don't send theirs out. Let's make this the best exchange yet. You do not have to provide small “gifts” if you do not wish, you can provide only your “BIG” gift at conference.

Keep in mind that this is a volunteer activity. Therefore, if you wish to participate, you will deliver a gift and follow through with all rules and requirements. For more information about the Providers Gift Exchange,email: Eva Anderson at [email protected] Volunteer Secret Provider forms will be posted on FFCCHA website www.familychildcare.org

Back by Popular Demands! “PROVIDER’S APPRECIATION”

Gift Exchange!

Toll free: (877) 358-3224 | [877-FL TEACH] | www.teach-fl.com

For more details, contact the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Scholarship Program at:

If you live in Florida and work at least 20 hours per week with children from birth through prekindergarten, you

can apply for a scholarship to help you advance your education. In addition, you must:

• hold a high school diploma (from an accredited high school) or a GED

• work at least 520 hours per year

You can earn a staff credential or renewal, an Associate Degree, and now you can even earn a Bachelor

Degree. The T.E.A.C.H. scholarship will pay 80% of your tuition, 80% of books, provide a $75.00 stipend per

semester, and will pay $8.00/hour release time, three hours per week, to offset the cost of a substitute.

Are you a family child care provider?Are you considering going back to school?

If so, have we got a deal for you!

Visit us on the web at www.familychildcare.org Page 5


Submitted by Lynn Gibson

Children's Week comes at a great time in 2016! Regular session (60 days unless ended) begins January 12, 2016 and ends March 11, 2016. Children's Week will begin less than 2 weeks into the session this year:

Sunday, January 24 - "Hanging of the Hands"

Monday, January 25 - Advocacy Dinner

Tuesday, January 26 - Children's Day at the Capitol

For more information about Children's Week, visit: www.Childrensweek.org

On December 15, I went to the local office of Congressman David Jolly in Seminole, Florida to ask for his support of current legislation that is being heard in Washington D.C. I spent my time speaking to J. D. White, the Chief of Staff regarding the USDA Children and Adult Care Food Program. Current legislation is being heard in Washington D.C. to hopefully increase the number of snacks/meals that may be served to children that stay extended hours in care. J. D. along with one of Congressman Jolly's aides listened to what I had to say and took notes. They were also shocked to see the difference in pay between Tier 1 and Tier 2 reimbursements for providers who live in his district. The Legislative Liaison position is open. If you are interest please send your application to the nomination chair.

Providers: Nominate a Person or Organization for an Award!!

AHAP -AGENCIES HELP ASSOCIATIONS PROSPER Do you know an organization such as an Agency, Coalition, Food Program, College, etc. that has given support and helped your local chapter association above and beyond their regular services?

OUTSTANDING FFCCHA CHAPTER Do you know a local FFCCHA chapter that is doing extraordinary things? It could be a parent involvement event, an outstanding mem-bership drive, or maybe your association made a big difference by being involved with your local coalition or another type of special activity.

Provider HALL OF FAME Do you know a family child care provider who promotes the stateassociation - FFCCHA, Inc. throughout the state of Florida and has outstanding leadership qualities such as: a professional role model, positive character, integrity, and a mentor to all providers?

Advocate HALL OF FAME Do you know an Advocate is a non-provider who is very supportive and promotes the state association - FFCCHA, Inc. and promotes family child care as a profession?

If so, then please submit a short essay (300 words or less) to: FFCCHA Awards, 2050 Ryan Road, St Augustine, FL 32092 postmarked by March 31, 2016 or email to: [email protected] and type of Annual ESSAY AWARD in the subject line. Be sure to include the full name and complete contact information of the person or organization nominated and the full name/contact info of the person submitting the essay. A form is also available on the Conference Page on our website www.familychildcare.org Winners will be recognized at the FFCCHA Conference.



Florida Family Child Care Home Association Leadership Summit & Quarterly Full Board Meeting

February 19-21, 2016 Weekend Agenda Ocala, Florida

Friday, February 19th

7:30 – 10:00 p.m. FFCCHA Conference Team Meeting Best Western Hotel, Pool Room

Saturday, February 20th 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Leadership Summit

“Achieving Cohesiveness with Ease: Team Building” by Cindy Krosky at

Rasmussen College $75 ($60 scholarships available!) includes networking lunch

(CEUs are available online only through FLAEYC.ORG for an additional fee)

8:00 p.m. Meet & Greet Western Parrr-ty! Meet your Area Rep! Refreshments and entertainment hosted by the Area Reps

There will be judging and prizes for best western attrie! Bring your cowboy hat, boots, heels or dancing shoes

Learn to Line Dance with Renie Roach, Area 9 Rep Best Western Hotel, Pool Room

Sunday, February 21st 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. FFCCHA Full Board Quarterly Meeting

Rasmussen College

2 Locations Best Western Hotel, I-75, Exit 350 West

3701 SW 38th Ave. Ocala, FL 34474 352-237-4848

Rasmussen College Exit 350 West 4755 S.W. 46 Ct., Ocala, FL 34474 Near West Marion Community Hospital

Driving Directions to Rasmussen College Allow 5 minutes for driving time from Best Western Hotel

1. From I-75, exit 350, SR 200 (same exit as hotel) and go West for 1 mile 2. The college is on the right side of the road 3. Turn right, then make the first right into the college parking lot 4. Upon entering building, look for signs for directions on room location



FFCCHA Professional Development

Leadership Summit Saturday, February 20, 2016 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Rasmussen College, 4755 SW 46th Ct., Ocala, FL 34474 (1 mile west of Exit 350 and I-75)

Registration Fee: $75.00* ($60.00 scholarships available) *LUNCH INCLUDED

Registration forms & payment must be received by February 10, 2016. NO REFUNDS. There are a limited number of scholarships available for this training. Apply today!

Mail to: FFCCHA c/o Abbie Bill, 9207 Edgemont Lane, Boca Raton, FL 33434 (credit cards are NOT being accepted at this time)

Make check or money order payable to: FFCCHA, Inc. Please submit this completed form with payment (pay only $15 if you are a FL Registered OR Licensed family child care provider OR co-provider FFCCHA member & complete 30 words below). Note: Returned checks will be assessed $47 in additional fees. Networking Lunch – select ONE: Ham Sandwich Roast Beef Sandwich Turkey Sandwich For sandwiches only choose one side: mandarin pineapple dream pasta salad tropical fruit chips

Chef Salad Roasted Turkey Caesar Salad Please Print: Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of FCC home as listed on License/Registration____________________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________ Zip: ______________________County:_________________________________ Phone #: _____________________________________________ Cell #: ______________________________________________ E-mail Address: ______________________________________________@____________________________________________ Chapter that you are a member of _____________________________________________________________________________

YOU MUST BE PRESENT THE ENTIRE TRAINING SESSION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE. Training is for everyone! PLEASE NOTE: Arrive at 8:45am to sign in. “Team Building to Increase Your Team’s Potential” Presented By Cynthia Krosky, CSP, LCSW- President Achieving Corporate Excellence, Inc. Henry Ford said, "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." Being a part of an association is important. Developing cohesiveness and increased understanding about each other is what enriches the membership and helps members work together. Revitalize your energy personally and professionally while getting to know others in your profession and association. “CARES” (Childcare Administration Regulation & Enforcement System) Presented By Samantha Wass de Czege, CPM, Director-Office of Child Care Regulation Learn about the new system and changes in the DCF website.

This training is for everyone - not just the leaders! All members are encouraged to attend as you are part of the FFCCHA TEAM!

CEUs will be available online only at FLAEYC.ORG for an additional fee _____ Please check here if applying for a Leadership Scholarship and explain below in a minimum of 30 words why you want to take this training and how you plan on using it in your family child care business. Print neatly on lines below only.

If you need an accomodation because of a disability in order to participate in the child care training process, contact Abbie Bill at least two weeks prior to the first training date at (561)482-6038 between 9am and 5pm Monday through Friday. The deadline is February 10, 2016. There will be NO refunds after this deadline. If you do not attend this training, the training fees will not be refunded or transferred to another person.

A confirmation for this training will be sent via e-mail after the Feb. 10th deadline.



February 20-21, 2016 FFCCHA Leadership Summit & Quarterly Meeting Hotel Application

Best Western Hotel 3701 S W 38th Ave. Ocala, FL (off 1-75 exit 350 go west)

Hotel reservations are for two (2) nights (Friday, Feb. 19 & Sat. Feb. 20) while you are attending the Leadership Summit and FFCCHA Full Board meeting at Rasmussen College, 4755 SW 46 Ct., Ocala, FL (exit 350, go west 1 mile, college is on the right). To qualify for hotel room reservations: 1. Recipients must be a FFCCHA member.

2. Pre-register for the Leadership Summit and be in attendance for the entire Leadership Summit training provided on Saturday, February 20, 2016 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm).

3. Attend the State Full Board Meeting on Sunday, February 21, 2016 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm). 4. Complete both forms and they must be received no later than February 10, 2016. 5. The money that is due must accompany this form or the application will not be accepted.

Hotel reservations must be made by FFCCHA! Room reservations will NOT be made without all the proper forms and the money submitted. Summit scholarship training applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis (limited to 50). There will be two (2) people per room. If you do not designate a roommate, one will be assigned. Please list your roommate preference below if you select Option 1 or 3. All considerations will be taken in order to meet your request. You will be notified when your application is approved.

Hotel Reservations for February 20-21, 2016

Check one option: Option 1____ Two people to a room for two nights. Each person pays $71.50 Option 2 ____ Single or Family Room for two nights. One payment of $143.00 Option 3 ____Two people to a room for ONE night only – check: ___Fri 2-19-16 or ___ Sat 2-20-16 Each person pays $35.75 Option 4 ____ Single or Family Room for ONE night only - check: ___ Fri 2-19-16 or ___ Sat 2-20-16 One payment of $71.50 *Add’l charges (if applicable) 3rd & 4th person in room, add $7 each per night. Rollaway beds $10 per night Your Name: _____________________________ Roommate Name: __________________________ Email: __________________________________ Email: ___________________________________ Please Read The Following Statement ------ Sign & Date! I, the undersigned, do hereby state: the above information is correct to the best of my understanding. I understand that if receiving a room scholarship, then these rooms are being paid for with FFCCHA, Inc. funds. Friends and family members may NOT use this room, unless I have chosen option # 2 or # 4. I understand that I will be assigned a roommate. I understand if I do not attend the Full Board meeting and the entire Summit, I will be responsible for the full cost of my hotel room. Signature:__________________________________________________ Date: __________________ Please make checks or money order payable to: FFCCHA, Inc. (NO REFUNDS and NON-TRANSFERRABLE) Mail to: Abbie Bill, 9207 Edgemont Lane, Boca Raton, FL 33434 Note: All returned checks will be assessed $47 in additional fees. Any questions, please contact: Abbie Bill (561) 482-6038 or [email protected]

Only completed forms with payment will be accepted and all deadlines will be strictly adhered to! If you need an accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in the child care training process, contact Abbie Bill at least two weeks prior to the training date at (561)482-6038 between 9:00a.m – 5:00 p.m. Mon – Fri. Completed forms will be dated as received, in case we exceed the allotted amount of FFCCHA room block. All providers will be notified by February 15, 2016 of their acceptance. Confirmation of your hotel reservations and scholarships will be provided by e-mail address, please print your e-mail address clearly. For Office use only: Date Rec'd Method of payment Amount $ Membership Scholarship: Approved / Denied

Area Rep for the Quarter from Area 28 (Lee, Hendry, Glades & Collier)

Area Representatives are currently working on building good relationships with home child care providers and child care agencies in their areas.

Area Reps challenge for the quarter: Each Area Representative is responsible to bring in new members into their local area chapter association, as well as the state association, FFCCHA. The Rep who brings in the most guest will be honored and receive a $25.00 gift card at the February meeting in Ocala.

We are currently, looking for new Area Representatives in the following areas: 1,2,3,4,5,6,10,11,12,14,16,18,19,20,22,23,24,25, 26,27 & 29. If you like working as an advocating for children and families in your community, sharing information with your peers and child care partners, this is the job for you!

Please contact Bernie Heikkila (941-371-0344) or email: [email protected]

Area Rep News Submitted by: Bernie Heikkila, Area Rep Coordinator



Unidos como Latinos!!!! Bienvenido 2016!!!!!! Por Mayra Marquez

Gracias a Dios tenemos el privilegio de empezar un año más, lleno de resoluciones, nuevas ideas, nueva energía, nueva dinámica, nuevo ambiente y muchos cambios, todo esto llega de acuerdo a lo que estemos dispuestos a cambiar o a realizar en el 2016.

Como dice la Sra. Elvira del Rosario Palacios Mancilla en uno de s s s i n s d s n implica una acción o transformación de algo, lo que puede causar cierta inseguridad, todo depende de la manera en que este cambio sea presentado y recibido por la persona que vive el proceso. Los cambio se presentan en todo momento de la vida cotidiana, el mismo día a día es un proceso de transformación constante al que todos nos vamos adaptando. En las organizaciones a medida que están van creciendo crece con ella la necesidad del cambio, resistirse a él hace que las empresas en algunos casos desaparezcan y aunque es importante reconocer que en la mayoría de los casos el cambio puede ser incluso doloroso, no hay que olvidar que es el camino que conduce al éxito. Por ello las organizaciones cada día necesitan líderes competitivos, preparados y capaces para dirigir el cambio, necesitamos "Agentes de Cambio."

Latinos involucrese en esta su asociación, necesito de su asistencia en este año para poder continuar con sus metas y deceos, comuníquense conmigo para saber que necesitan y que cambios quieren ver, apoyen el concilio latino porque si nos unimos seguroque nos volveremos una sola voz, una voz que sea escuchada y atendida. Latinos no dejemos que su voz se deje de escuchar. Anímate y sigamos adelante demostrando que si somos capaz de llegar lejos, y demostremos que no se a llegado a este país a ser uno más del montón. Únete a los tuyos!!!!

If you are interested in joining the 2016 FFCCHA Conference Team, please contact Tammy Tener at [email protected] immediately.

to Laureen Preston



Submitted by: Eva Anderson FFCCHA Newsletter Editor

What is a Mentor? According to Merriam Webster’s Dictionary it is: a noun-the friend whom Odysseus put in charge of his household when he left for Troy. He was the adviser of the young son Telemachus.

As noted above, mentoring is nothing new; people have been mentoring others for thousands of years. Now it is time for Florida Family Child Care Home Association (FFCCHA) trained mentors to become greater leaders and to reach out and touch the lives

of other providers in their state. There are many providers who are just waiting on you to make that connection with them. That’s the Power of Mentoring Others! In my mind, mentoring is an essential leadership skill that we should all have from being professionals, quality family child providers, and educators. We have the power and are able to manage the children we care for, to motivate them, as well as their parents.

Again, “That’s the Power of Mentoring”, the ability to help others develop their hidden talent to learn, to do things, to be motivated, become more efficient in their jobs of caring for their own family; and the children they care for. Mentoring is animportant skill to process and understand. We, as family child care providers, have the power to empower many; we empower the children we care for. We empower the parents by discussing developmental appropriate activities and different ways of learning for their child(ren) in care. Many providers have taken the FFCCHA Mentor Training, but may or may not have used it to their maximum abilities.

Reflecting back to when I took FFCCHA Mentor Training many years ago I was confused, lost, and did not know many providers in my area. I knew I could do something and even be more, if only I knew how! That’s when I took the mentor class under Cathy McCoy & Brenda Ives leadership. I learned a lot, but not enough, as I was hungry for more. So I begin the journey of becoming astronger and better mentor. I took lots of online training; I read many books on mentor/leadership and took many webinars to become a better and stronger mentor.

I even signed up to become a national/international mentor and that’s when I met a new friend and become a mentor to Nabyonga Regina from Uganda, Africa.When I was contacted and asked if I could mentor this person from Africa, I was a little skeptical and hesitant. A few days passed by and it was still on my mind to say “Yes and Just Do IT”. So I did! As you see, she wanted to start a family child care in Uganda and was struggling on how to start and run her business. We emailed each other for a while, and now Nabyonga, her son Tonny, and I often Skype each other. I did my homework by searching child care resources in her country; I gave her some great resources to read…To be continue next issued! Make sure to READ all about it!

M.E.N.T.O.R. NewsAbbie Bill, Mentor Program Chair

Do you like working with other adults to Mentor, Educate, Nurture, Train, Observe and Role Model? Are you licensed? Earned your CDA or NAFCC accreditation? If you answer yes, then consider furthering your professional development by becoming a FFCCHA Certified Mentor! FFCCHA will be offering ME! - Mentoring Essentials and Certified Mentor 1 training on pre-conference days at the Enhancing Our Minds…in 2016 annual state conference in June 22 & 23 at Clearwater Beach. Interested family child care providers must submit a separate MENTOR application and be pre-approved before registering for this unique peer mentoring opportunity. Please request an application now, and it must be submitted by May 10, 2016. Limited scholarships are available for qualifying FFCCHA members!

Apply now! Email requests at [email protected] or call 561-482-6038.

R-L: Nabyonga Regina, Tonny, Staff & Class



Florida Family Child Care Home Association, Inc. – January 2016

Interested in serving as an Area Representative? Contact Bernie Heikkila at 941-371-0344 or e-mail: [email protected]

Executive Committee - Officers Name Address City Zip Phone/Fax Email President Gwen Wilson P.O. Box 102 Sparr 32192 352-351-5370 [email protected] Vice President Francine Williams 2632 20th Street So St Petersburg 33712 727-410-5873 [email protected] Secretary Karan Hiester 1859 Mango Tree Dr Edgewater 32141 386-957-4482 [email protected] Treasurer Anne Brooks 2801 Dovewood St Clearwater 33759 727-797-2814 [email protected] Membership Amanda Wallace 3401 Ave. Villandry Delray Beach 33445 561-251-3365 [email protected] Area Rep Coordinator Bernadette Heikkila 3224 Linden Drive Sarasota 34232 941-371-0344 [email protected] Public Relations Open Chapter Coordinator Nancy Nairns 15716 Waxweed Ave Spring Hill 34610 727-856-3428 [email protected] Latino Liaison Mayra Marquez 101 Gardenia Rd Kissimmee 34743 407-350-4239 [email protected] Professional Development Abbie Bill 9207 Edgemont Ln Boca Raton 33434 561-482-6038 [email protected] Fundraising Cynthia Chipp 1502 Heather Ave. Tampa 33612 813-632-3229 [email protected] Legislative Liaison Open

Executive Director Conference & Contracts

NON-BOARD POSITIONS Tammy Tener 280 Country Sun Cv Oviedo 32765 407-234-3473 [email protected]

Finance Assistant Sande Harper 3601 63rd Street N St Petersburg 33710 727-345-0299 [email protected] Area# Counties Area Representatives – Full Board 1 Escambia Open 2 Santa Rosa Open 3 Okaloosa, Walton Open 4 Holmes, Jackson, Franklin, Bay,

Washington, Calhoun, Gulf Open

5 Liberty, Gadsden, Leon, Taylor, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison Open

6 Hamilton, Suwannee,

Lafayette, Columbia, Union Open

7 Duval Lucinda Hightower 2732 Henrietta St Jacksonville 32209 904-475-0458 [email protected] 8,9 Nassau, Baker, Clay,

Bradford, Putman, St. Johns Renie Roach 2050 Ryan Road Augustine 32092 904-436-5799 [email protected]

10 Alachua Open 11 Citrus, Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist,

Sumter Open

12 Marion Open 13 Flagler, Volusia Open Temporary contact: Karan Hiester 386-957-4482 [email protected] 14 Lake Open 15 Seminole Josie Peña 3451 Holliday Ave Apopka 32703 407-420-7004 [email protected] 16 Brevard Open 17 Orange Barbara Gardner 5815 Viking Road Orlando 32808 407-294-1224 [email protected] 18 Osceola Open 19 Pasco, Hernando Open 20 Polk Open 21 Hillsborough Gretchen Murphy 1508 E. McBerry St. Tampa 33610 813-340-0445 [email protected] 22 Pinellas Open 23 Manatee Open 24 Sarasota Open Temporary contact: Bernie Heikkila 941-371-0344 [email protected] 25 Hardee, Highlands, DeSoto, Charlotte Open 26 Okeechobee, Indian River, Martin Open 27 St Lucie Open 28 Lee, Hendry, Glades, Collier Laureen Preston 352 Louise Avenue Ft. Myers 33905 239-332-0042 [email protected] 29 Palm Beach Open 30 Broward Tasheba Berry 5206 Flagler St. Hollywood 33021 954-464-3134 [email protected] 31 Miami-Dade, Monroe Jenine Swain 22705 S.W. 113th Ct Miami 33170 305-251-7752 [email protected]



COMMITTEE CHAIRS (NON-BOARD POSITIONS) Advisory Open Latino Development Open

Awards Renie Roach 904-436-5799 [email protected] Member Development Lois Kendrick 239-337-7188 [email protected]

Bylaws Jennifer Skriloff 941-735-8449 [email protected] M.E.N.T.O.R. Abbie Bill 561-482-6038 [email protected]

CEU Abbie Bill 561-482-6038 [email protected] Newsletter Eva Anderson 850-936-0348 [email protected]

Chaplain Carole Caffentzis 727-841-6818 [email protected] Nomination Open

Chapter Dev Open Parliamentarian Open

Finance Anne Brooks 727-797-2814 [email protected] Credential Scholarship Victoria Morgan 941-745-2401 [email protected]

Fundraiser Michelle Pugh 727-896-2244 [email protected] Social Media Karan Hiester 386-957-4482 [email protected]

Historian Open Translation Open

Hospitality Open Contact a chair if you would like to serve as a member of any of the above committees.

FFCCHA: 9207 Edgemont Lane, Boca Raton, FL 33434 Phone: 954-581-1192 E-mail: [email protected]

APPLY NOW!! for the following positions: Deadline Jan. 25 for applications. Full Board Positions to Start July 1st: Executive Committee: Treasurer, Secretary, Chapter Rep. Coordinator, Membership, Professional Development and even number Area Reps. Current Vacant Positions to start NOW: Public Relations, Legislative Liaison, Even # Areas: 2, 4, 6, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, Odd # Areas: 1, 3, 5, 11, 19, 23, 25, 27, 29 and Committee Chairs (non-board positions): Advisory, Chapter Development, Historian, Latino Development, Translations, and Nomination All applications are available at www.familychildcare.org on the “About Us” page or by contacting Temp. Nomination Chair, Karan Hiester. Applications can be submitted via e-mail, mail, fax or hand delivery. Questions? e-mail: [email protected] or call 386-957-4482. Submit Area Rep applications to: Bernie Heikkila’s email: [email protected] or call 941-371-0344

FLORIDA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME ASSOCIATION, INC. – JANUARY 2016 Area Chapter Name FULL BOARD

Chapter Rep. Phone E-Mail Meeting City

1 NW Florida FCC Home Association Shirley McCants 850-968-4624 [email protected] Pensacola 2 Emerald Coast Professional CCA Daffraneeze Riley 850-623-5315 [email protected] Rotate cities 7 Family Child Care Assoc. of Jacksonville Elizabeth Ward 904-765-4633 [email protected] Jacksonville 8,9 Putnam County FCC Provider Association Karla Carnes 904-781-4495 [email protected] Rotate cities 12 Marion County FCC Association Deserie Dickson 352-789-6836 [email protected] Ocala

15,17,18 Central Florida Association for FCC Alethia Dittren 407-870-1569 [email protected] Orlando 16 Space Coast FCC Home Association Joyce Burks 321-292-2159 NA Cocoa

17 Multicultural FCCHA of Orange Co. Rendy Bethel-Avila 407-354-0840 [email protected] Orlando 19 West Pasco FCCH Association Bill Nairns 727-856-3428 [email protected] Rotate cities 19 Natures Coast FCC Home Association Carole Caffentzis 727-841-6818 [email protected] Weeki Wachee 20 Family Child Care Voices of Polk County Grenitha Wilson 863-299-1868 [email protected] Winter Haven 21 HCCPA of NE Hillsborough County LaTonya Campbell 813-447-6196 [email protected] Temple Terrace 21 Quality FHCC Provider Assoc. Kathy Jones 813-645-2708 [email protected] Riverview 22 FLEXx Production Southside CCA Dorothy Jenkins 727-895-7101 [email protected] St. Petersburg 22 Heart to Heart Child Care Assoc Karen Holloway 727-442-2013 [email protected] Pinellas Park 22 Pinellas Providers Home CC Association Pam Gebler 727-321-2807 [email protected] Pinellas Park 23 HCC Providers Assoc. of Manatee County Victoria Morgan 941-745-2401 [email protected] Bradenton 24 Hand ‘N Hand CCA of South County Angela Small 941-204-2022 [email protected] North Port 29 Palm Beach County FCC Assoc. Mary Morris 561-832-0472 [email protected] Loxahatchee 30 Broward County FCC Association Theresa Lewis 561-396-6257 [email protected] Hallandale Beach 30,31 Asociación Prof de Cuidado Infantil Domiciliario Alma Diaz 305-407-2560 [email protected] Hialeah 31 South Florida Home CC Association Danish Williams 305-495-5029 [email protected] Miami 31 United Professional CC Prov. of South FL Sonya Williams 305-910-7382 [email protected] Homestead 31 FCCPA of Miami–Dade County Cecilia Calderon 305-386-8024 [email protected] Kendall

Chapter News Submitted by Nancy Nairns, FFCCHA Chapter Coordinator

CHAPTER REP OF THE QUARTER: Bill Nairns, West Pasco Family Child Care Home Association (Area 19)

Energetic is all I can say about the group of Chapter Representatives that attended the October meeting in Ocala. There were many new faces and everyone brought new energy, ideas and enthusiasm to our meeting. A big welcome to the ladies in the Titusville Area, Brevard County! They are starting a new Chapter, Space Coast Family Child Care Association. With their first meeting held on November 14th, we continue to work together on making this a successful startup.

We have continued to improve on the simplicity of our reports, time lines and Chapter Reps requirements. A checklist and forms were distributed or emailed to each Rep so they would know their job responsibility, forms needed in their books as wellas when and what reports are due to FFCCHA for tax purposes. Remember to send info about your Chapter to be posted on the FFCCHA website.

Reminder: Chapter Reps from Areas 22-31 are responsible for bringing a door prize valued at $25.00 to our Leadership Summit in February.



Space Coast Family Child CareAssociation

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Scholarship Program now offers scholarships for

Bachelor’s Degrees in Early Childhood Education

Many of the Florida State Colleges and Universities already offer Bachelor’s Degrees in Early Childhood Education and now you can apply for a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship to expand your education even more.

*Approved online programs are also included.

DIRECTORS:T.E.A.C.H is now more affordablefor employers! The release timereimbursement has increased to

$8.00 per hour.

Visit the online early childhood degree database resource to look for updates and to find a college near you.

Apply for a scholarship that will cover the majority of the cost for your tuition and books.

The following prerequisite courses to a Bachelor’s Degree are also covered through your T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Scholarship:

• EDF1005: Intro to Education• EDF2085: Teaching Diverse Populations• EME2040: Education Technology

We have great news!

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Parents: Nominate your Provider for

Parent Choice Award!! Do you think your family child care provider is a very special person and goes beyond your expectations? If so, then please submit a short essay (300 words or less) titled “My Provider is Outstanding” to: FFCCHA Awards, 2050 Ryan Road, St Augustine, FL 32092 postmarked by March 16, 2016 or email to: [email protected] and type PARENT CHOICE in the subject line. Be sure to include the full name and complete contact information of the provider member and the full name of the parent submitting the essay.

A form is also available on the Conference Page on our website www.familychildcare.org. Three winners will be selected and recognized at the FFCCHA Conference Luncheon on Friday, June 24 in Clearwater Beach. The provider winners will each receive a complimentary one night hotel accommodation at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort during the FFCCHA 2016 conference!

The Outstanding Accredited Provider Award is given to oneFFCCHA provider chapter member currently accredited by the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). Accredited Providers must submit a short essay (300 words or less) titled “My Accredited Program is Outstanding…” to: FFCCHA Awards, 2050 Ryan Road, St Augustine, FL 32092 postmarked by March 20, 2016 or email to: rrrroach@bellsouthand type OUTSTANDING ACCREDITED PROVIDER in the subject line. Be sure to include your full name and complete contact information and the name of your local FFCCHA chapter.

A form is also available on the Conference Page on our website www.familychildcare.org The winner will be featured at a table display and recognized at the FFCCHA Conference during the morning General Session on Saturday, June 25 in Clearwater Beach. The winner of this award will receive one complimentary hotel night accommodation at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort during the 2016 FFCCHA conference!

NAFCC Accredited Providers: Apply for an Award!

Win a Free Hotel Night for 2016 Conference!! And Get your Name/Family Child Care Home listed in the conference program!

Here’s how: Encourage your parent/clients to participate as a Parent Sponsor of the conference. For every $25 collected, your name (Provider) will be entered in a drawing for a chance for the free night. Winner will be announced at the end of the Full Board Meeting in April in Ocala.

Copy PARENT sponsor forms in the January or April issues of The Grapevine newsletter or print forms from the conference page on the web site: www.familychildcare.org

Give the forms to parents and collect the payment. FFCCHA must receive the payments by April FB Meeting to be eligible for the drawing.

For parents entering the photo contest, the deadline is MAY 5 to EMAIL photo to [email protected] and payment must be sent separately and received by May 5, 2016 too.

If you have questions or want ideas on how to get your chapter members and parents to participate, contact Lula Owens via email: [email protected] or call 904-779-9988

Here’s some ideas that provider used to get parents to participate:

1. The provider takes a photo of each child and displays it on a wall at the FCC home and asks parent to make adonation. If the parent makes a $15 donation or more, then the provider emails the child’s photo into the photo contest for the parent.

2. Mail form to all past parent clients and hand write a note on it asking for a “generous” donation.



Conference Layaway Plan for Hotel ReservationsFlorida Family Child Care Home Association, Inc.

24th Annual Conference, June 22-26, 2016

“Enhancing Our Minds . . . in 2016” Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

• Plan is available for FFCCHA members only. Balance must be PAID IN FULL by May 1, 2016.• Plan includes: hotel room for three nights, Thursday through Saturday, June 23-25, with check-out on Sunday,

June 26 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Note: Conference Registration form and payment must be submitted separately. • Additional nights (3 days before or 3 days after the conference) must be paid at a rate of $177/night. • Plan has a maximum of SIX monthly payments due on the 1st of each month, starting Dec. 1, 2015. • All applications MUST have �rst payment included, or it will be returned! If you start after December 1, you must

increase your �rst payment. You can also opt to pay in full with one payment before May 1.• Send layaway payment on time each month. NO reminder phone calls, emails, or reminder postcards!• Refunds will be allowed until May 15, 2016.

Four options are available, with a maximum of six monthly layaway payments:

Option #1: One FFCCHA Member (Private or Family Room – maximum of 4 people including children) Hotel cost, $531.00 and a nominal layaway fee included. Total: $545.00 for only one member (First payment of $120, 5 payments of $85)

Option #2: Two FFCCHA Members Your portion of the hotel cost, $265.00 and a nominal layaway fee included. Total: $273.00 per member (First payment of $73, 5 payments of $40) Each member must apply!

Option #3: Three FFCCHA Members Your portion of the hotel cost, $177.00 and a nominal layaway fee included. Total: $182.00 per member (First payment of $57, 5 payments of $25) Each member must apply!

Option #4: Four FFCCHA Members Your portion of the hotel cost, $132.75 and a nominal layaway fee included. Total: $137.00 per member (First payment of $37, 5 payments of $20) Each member must apply!

Please print clearly and complete entire form

Name:_________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________ City:____________________________ Zip: ___________

E-mail:___________________________________________ Date Arriving: _______________ Departing: _______________

Bed options*: ____ One King OR ____Two Double beds. Amount of money enclosed: $___________ * We will make every e�ort to accommodate your bed option request, but it cannot be guaranteed.

Roommate(s) Names: __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ (required for all options)

Make checks payable to: FFCCHA, Inc. and mail to FFCCHA, Inc., c/o Abbie Bill, 9207 Edgemont Lane, Boca Raton, FL 33434. Note: There is a $47.00 fee for all returned checks. Questions? Or if you need an accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in the child care training process, contact Abbie Bill at least two weeks prior to the �rst training date via email at [email protected] or call 954-581-1192 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Office Use Only:#1: Check #________ Amount $________ Date:________ #4: Check #________ Amount $________ Date:________ #2: Check #________ Amount $________ Date:________ #5: Check #________ Amount $________ Date:________#3: Check #________ Amount $________ Date:________ #6: Check #________ Amount $________ Date:________

Total Layaway Plan Paid: Amount $________ Date:________



Plan de Layaway de Conferencia y Reservación de Hotel Florida Family Child Care Home Association, Inc.

24a Conferencia Anual, Junio 22-26, 2016 “Realzando Nuestras Mentes… En el 2016”

Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

El Plan está disponible para miembros de FFCCHA sólamente. El balance debe ser pagado para Mayo 1, 2016. El Plan incluye: hotel por tres noches, Jueves a Sábado, Junio 23-25, con salida el Domingo, Junio 26 del

Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Noches adicionales (3 días antes o 3 días después de la conferencia) debe ser pagado a $177/noche. El Plan tiene un máximo de SEIS pagos mensuales que se vencen el 1ro. de cada mes, comenzando

Deciembre 1, 2015. Todas las solicitudes DEBEN incluir el primer pago, o serán devueltas! Si comienzas después de Dec 1, debes

aumentar tu pago. Tienes la opción, también, de pagar el total en un pago antes de May 1. Envía el pago de “layaway” a tiempo cada mes. NO Habrá recordatorio por teléfono, “emails”, o correo! Devoluciones serán permitidas hasta Mayo 15, 2016.

Cuatro opciones están disponibles, con un máximo de seis pagos mensuales de “layaway”:

Opción #1: Un miembro de FFCCHA (Privado o Cuarto Familiar – máximo de 4 personas incluyendo niños) Hotel - $531.00 y cuota mínima de “layaway”incluida. Total: $545.00 por solo un miembro (Primer pago de $120, y 5 pagos adicionales de $85)

Opción #2: Dos Miembros de FFCCHA Tu porción de costo de hotel, $265.00 y cuota mínima de “layaway” incluida. Total: $273.00 por miembro (Primer pago de $73, y 5 pagos adicionales de $40) Cada miembro debe solicitar!

Opción #3: Tres miembros de FFCCHA Tu porción de costo de hotel, $177.00 y cuota mínima de “layaway” incluida. Total: $182.00 por miembro (Primer pago de $57 y cuota adicional de 5 de $25) Cada miembro debe solicitar!

Opción #4: Cuatro Miembros de FFCCHA Tu porción de costo de hotel cost, $132.00 y cuota mínima de “layaway” incluida. Total: $132.75.00 por miembro (Primer pago de $37 y 5 pagos adicionales de $20) Cada miembro debe solicitar!

Nota Especial: Para los que necesiten solo reservación de hotel, usen esta forma también!

Por favor use letra de molde y llene la forma completa

Nombre:________________________________________________ Teléfono: __________________________________ Dirección:___________________________________________Ciudad: ________________________Zip: ___________ _ E-mail:_________________________________________ Día de Llegada: ________________ Salida: _______________ Opción de Camas*: ______ Una “King” ____Dos Doble. Cantidad de dinero incluído: $_________ *Haremos todo lo posible por acomodar su opcion de cama , pero no puede ser garantizado. Compañero(s) Nombre: ________________________ ___________________________ ________________________ (requerido para todas las opciones) Haz tu cheque pagadero a: FFCCHA, Inc. Envía a: FFCCHA c/o Connie Foster, 164 Poplar Drive, Interlachen, FL 32148 Nota: Hay un cargo de $47.00 por todo cheque devuelto. Preguntas? O si necesitas acomodación por causa de impedimento para participar en el proceso de entrenamiento de cuido de niños; contacta a Mayra Marquez por lo menos dos semanas antes del dia del primer entrenamiento al 407-452-2967 ó escribe via e-mail [email protected] entre las horas de 8:00 am y 5:00 pm. Puedes llamar de Lunes a Viernes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Solo para Uso de Oficina: #1: Cheque #______ Cantidad $______ Dia:______ #4: Cheque #______ Cantidad $______ Dia:______ #2: Cheque #______ Cantidad $______ Dia:______ #5: Cheque #______ Cantidad $______ Dia:______ # 3: Cheque #______ Cantidad $______ Dia:______ #6: Cheque #______ Cantidad $______ Dia:______ Total de Plan de “Layaway” Pagado: Cantidad: $ _______ Día: ________



www.familychildcare.org

Call for Workshop Presenters Florida Family Child Care Home Association, Inc.

24th Annual Conference, June 22-26, 2016

“Enhancing Our Minds…In 2016” Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Workshop Proposal Applications will ONLY be accepted via email submissions in .doc or .docx word format or files that are typed in the computer (not handwritten and not scanned). Deadline: Jan. 16, 2016

All workshop sessions will be 75 minutes (1.25 hours) with 30 minute breaks in between (15 minutes right before and after workshop is allowed for set up and break down) All set up, handout copies and visual aid expenses are the responsibility of the Presenter.

Accepted workshops entitle the primary presenter only to a free conference registration. All co-presenters will need to register and pay the registration fee. All presenters are responsible for submitting a conference registration form in the spring and making their own travel and hotel reservations and any other expenses incurred.

Submissions must include ALL of the following information: qEnglish Track qSpanish Track Short Title (2 words): ________________________________ for use on the At-a-Glance page in program In order to provide a variety of workshops, please indicate which category your workshop relates to: qCurriculum qHealth, Safety or Nutrition qSpecial Needs qLeadership Skills qBusiness Practices qVPK qLegislation, Advocacy qBehavior challenges qParent Involvement qCredentials qOther ____________

Workshop format: q Lecture q Discussion q Loud/noisy q PowerPoint q Other____________ Please specify if using a PowerPoint. If so, we will assign you to a room with a screen and table with power cord. You must supply your own computer and projector.

Preference for workshop time: q Friday, June 24 qAM or qPM q Saturday, June 25 qAM or qPM Please explain any type of unusual circumstances, room set up or special request.

Resume must contain name, contact info, educational background or credential, work history, previous workshops presented, years in child care and professional affiliations, associations, or organizations Submit the following information on the FFCCHA CEU form: (request from: [email protected])Note: Please list contact information, workshop title, and description as you want it printed in the Conference program book. However, FFCCHA has right to edit all submissions.

Primary Presenter Name, Professional Job Title, Educational Level Secondary Presenter(s) (If applicable): Name Professional Job Title, Educational Level and all contact info Address of Primary Presenter: Mailing Address, City, State, Zip Phone, Cell Phone and Email Spanish workshop Presenters must submit Title, Description, and outline in both English and Spanish. Title of Workshop that clearly and concisely describes its content Workshop Description for Program book (50 words or less) Outline and concise description of topic, listing outcome objectives and method of evaluation

Please submit workshop applications via email to: [email protected]

Need more information on HOW to ENHANCE Minds?

Contact Tammy Tener, Executive Director via e-mail: [email protected] or call 407-234-3473



Call for Exhibitors, Ads, & Donations Florida Family Child Care Home Association, Inc.

24th Annual Conference, June 23-26, 2016 “Enhancing Our Minds…In 2016”

Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 Business Name: ______________________________________ Website:__________________________________ Contact Person Name:_____________________________________ Title: _________________________________ Business Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ City:______________________________________ State:________________ Zip Code: _____________________ Business Phone: ________________________ Email: _________________________________________________ Note: Unless notified otherwise, all information listed above for Exhibitors will be in the Conference Program Book. Service/Product:__________________________________ Signature:_____________________________________ ____ Yes! We would like to ENHANCE MINDS and be an EXHIBITOR on June 23-25: Each space includes: ONE 6 foot skirted table & one chair - Thurs Set-up 2-5pm & Opening 6-9pm, Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am–3:30pm (times may change)____ #of tables X $______= $_______ plus 2 door prizes ($25 value each) Deadlines: Early Bird $150 if payment received by Dec 31, 2015 Jan 1 - April 30: $175, If space available, after May 1: $225, after June 1: $275 ____ Yes! We would like to ENHANCE MINDS and ADVERTISE in the conference program book:

Email ads in color in jpg format. Deadline: April 16, 2016 ___Business Card $50___¼page $75 (3½”x5”) ___½page $125 (7½”x5”) ___¾ page $175 (7½”x7”)___Full page $225 (7½”x10”) ____ Yes! We would like to ENHANCE MINDS and DONATE in-kind ITEMS: (describe) ____ Door Prizes ($25 minimum value) _____________________________________________________ ____ Grand Prizes ($100 value or more) ____________________________________________________ ____ Centerpiece Items (35) for Luncheon Tables prizes _______________________________________

____ Gifts (40) to recognize Nationally Accredited (NAFCC) Providers _____________________________ ____ Yes! We would like to insert Promotional Items (350) into Conference Bag (no flyers, catalogs) ___$200 Contact us by May 16, 2016 to send to address below. Describe: __________________________ ____ Yes! We would like to ENHANCE MINDS and RESERVE SPACE on the Resource Sharing Table:

____ $75 Contact us by May 16, 2016 and send to address below. Describe:_________________________ ____ Yes! We would like to ENHANCE MINDS and CONTRIBUTE a MONETARY LEVEL of SPONSORSHIP:

___ Curious Minds: $250 ___ Inquisitive Minds: $1,500 ___ Creative Minds: $500 ___ Innovative Minds: $2,500 ____Caring Minds: $1,000 ___ The Ultimate Mind: $5,000 or more ___ MIND MATCH to match funds raised by parents up to a designated amount $_________ All MIND sponsorship levels include: Program book listing and On-site signage. $1,000 or more includes one exhibit table and program book advertising at various sizes according to Sponsor Level.

____ Yes! We would like to ENHANCE MINDS and SELECT A SPECIFIC REQUEST: Special Speakers Award Plaques Program Book 350 Bags Appreciation Luncheon

Leader Recognition Audio Visual Keynote Speaker Brochure Printing NAFCC Observer Parent Choice Awards Name Tags Provider Breakfast Provider Celebration VIP Reception

Need more information on HOW to ENHANCE Minds? contact: Tammy Tener, Executive Director, 407-234-3473 [email protected]

Deadlines: Jan 6, 2016 for listing in Conference Brochure, Feb 16 for April listing in The Grapevine

newsletter, May 1 for listing in Conference Program Book, June 1 for listing at the conference

Make check to: FFCCHA, Mail to: Exhibitor Chair, 13286 Palladium Rd. Brooksville, FL 34613 Questions: 727-639-5970, Email: [email protected] Fax: 352-556-3387, call first



Volunteer Application for Scholarships for 2016 Conference Registrations

“Enhancing Our Minds…In 2016” June 23-26, 2016

Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 Approved applicants applying for a scholarship will be required to volunteer 3 hours.

Volunteer Qualifications/Requirements: 1. Be a current provider member of FFCCHA (keep valid thru June 30) operating as a FL registered or licensed provider ----Or be a current Co-provider member of FFCCHA (keep valid thru June 30) 2. Complete and submit this scholarship form along with the $30.00 fee–NO Refunds. Returned checks assessed a $47 fee. 3. Attend a volunteer orientation before going to conference: check only one

___ Saturday, April TBA (English and Spanish orientations) at the Full Board meeting in Ocala, select your own volunteer times – only at this on-site meeting ___May 17 or 19 (both in English) at 7:00 PM via phone conference call (call details emailed to you in May) ___May 24 (Tuesday) in Spanish only at 7:00 PM via phone conference call (call details emailed to you in May)

4. Attend the entire conference day(s) that you applied for. Turn in a completed conference evaluation. 5. Wear a white blouse with black skirt or pants when serving your 3 volunteer hours. (no tank tops or shorts) 6. Sign-in at conference and fulfill your 3 hour volunteer duties as assigned, return hostess paper, and sign–out.

Only completed forms submitted with a $30.00 check or money order made payable to FFCCHA will be accepted.

Mail to: FFCCHA Volunteers, c/o Karla Carnes, 1165 S. Cahoon Road, Jacksonville, FL 32221 Deadline: April 30, 2016 Qualifying applications will be dated as received and selected on a first come, first serve basis until all scholarships

have been awarded. All providers will be notified when received as to their acceptance status. All applications received by the deadline will be entered in a drawing for a prize.

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Select the Type of Registration you are applying for: Full conference (Thur pm-Fri-Sat-Sun am) Sat conference 8am-5pm only Sat-Sun am conference Print Clearly: Name: _____________________________ Primary Language:__________ Secondary Language: ___________ Address: _________________________________________City:___________________ Zip:__________ County: _____________________ Local Chapter:_____ ______________________________________ Phone: _____ __ Cell: _________________ E-Mail: _________________________________ Name of FCC Home_________________________________________________ Is this your first conference? ______ Check all that apply: □ Registered □ Licensed □ Large Licensed □ VPK □ NAFCC Accredited □ NAFCC Observer □ CDA □ EHS (Early Head Start) □ Director Credential □ College Degree, Type_______________________________________

Please rate your first 1st and 2nd preferences in volunteering (however, no guarantees) ___English workshop hostess ___Fundraising Table worker ___Set-up Thur 2-5p ___ Provider Celebration Sat 7-9pm ___Spanish workshop hostess ___Registration Table worker ___Clean-up Sat 5pm ___ Sunday breakfast 8am You must write 50 words or less on how receiving a scholarship to this conference will benefit your child care. ______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT ---- SIGN AND DATE! I, the undersigned, do hereby state: check one below: * I am a current Florida family child care member of FFCCHA, Inc. __ registered __ licensed __ co-provider * I understand that if I do not attend the full conference or fulfill my three hours as a volunteer, my scholarship will be voided and I will be responsible for the full cost of my registration. * All of the above information is correct. Signature _______________ Date: _____________

If you need an accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in the child care training process; contact, Tammy Tener, Executive Director at least two weeks prior to the first training date at 407-234-3473 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. Calls can be received Monday - Friday.

Questions? Contact Karla Carnes at (904) 535-7508 or via e-mail: [email protected] Conference scholarships go quickly. So don’t be left out! Send completed form today!

Office use only: Ck# _________Received date: ________________ Verified membership/expiration date: ______________



The Department of Children and Families will be releasing two

new training sessions July, 2016!

Safe Sleep Practices for Child Care (SAFE) 1 clock hour/.01 CEU

Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Professionals (TICC) 2 clock hours/.02 CEU

Both courses can be used to meet part of the 10 hour annual in-service training requirement; as well as an opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that can be used towards credential renewals.

Do you like to plan ahead? Are you careful with details?

If so, please consider applying for Professional Development Officer. FFCCHA is looking for someone interested in planning very important training for one annual Leadership Summit and for three Full Board meetings annually for the next two years starting on July 1st. (The current officer will have completed two 2 year terms and is ineligible to serve again, so someone new must apply). If interested in the position, please contact Abbie Bill at 561-482-6038 or e-mail [email protected] learn more about the details of this exciting position on the Executive Committee!

Professional Development

A new FFCCHA fundraiser was introduced at the October meeting. Please put out

containers in your home and ask your child care parents to donate their loose change

and bring it to our next Quarterly State Meeting in February. If you are unable to

come, then please send the loose change with a Chapter Rep, Area Rep or member who is

attending. Reminder: Chapters from Area 22-31 are responsible to bring one $25.00 Gift

Card for a Door Prize for the February Quarterly meeting in Ocala. I am open to any suggestions that anyone may have about future

fundraising ideas.

I can be reached at [email protected] or contact the Fundraising Chair, Michelle Pugh

at [email protected]

Fundraising News Submitted by Cynthia Chipp

Labels for Baby & Kid Stuff!

(dishwasher, microwave, and laundry safepersonalized labels)

Spread the word about FFCCHA’s new online fundraising campaign with Mabel’s

Labels! Tell parents, friends and family to shop Mabel’s Labels and support FFCCHA.

Visit www.campaigns.mabelslabels.comand then select FL FAMILY CHILD CARE

HOME ASSOCIATION (Boca Raton) as your School/Organization from the

drop-down list. Once selected, FFCCHA will earn a commission on the order. It’s that easy to

earn funds with Mabel’s Labels!



Enhancing Our Minds . . .Parents—Sponsor �e Florida Family Child

Care Home Association 2016 Conference!Provider Information

First Name:_______________________________ Last Name: _______________________________ Phone: (_____) _______________________

Address:____________________________________ City: ______________________ Zip:_________ County: _____________________________

E-Mail:___________________________________________________ Chapter Name: _________________________________________________

Family Information

Child’s First Name:________________________________________ Last Name: ________________________________________ Age: ________

Donation Amount $5 - Display photo at 201 conference (must be submitted by June 1)

$10 - Display photo at 201 conference AND Capitol for Children’s Day (must submit two forms by January 18, 2016)

$15 - Enter photo contest (See photo instructions on back of this form and submit photo separately by May 5). Also includes display at both conference and Capitol (2 forms must be submitted by January 18, 2016)

Other donation amount: $_______________

Assembly and Submittal instructionsPrint out in color or print in black and white on bright green, orange or yellow paper.

Cut out the white heart in the middle of the hands. Place a photo of your child behind the hands, tape in place and fold on the dotted center line OR have your child color or decorate the heart.

Photo ReleaseBy signing this form, you, the parent/guardian of the person(s) photographed, hereby give the Children’s Forum and the Florida Family Child Care Home Association permission to publish submitted photographs. You understand that photos will NOT be used in any other content without your written consent and the photos will NOT be released or sold to any third party. Your signature warrants that you are over the age of 18 and competent to contract in your name and/or sign on behalf of your minor child as listed above.

Parent/Guardian Signature:__________________________________________________________________ Date: _________________________

www.familychildcare.org



Parents— Send your child � ebeach for only $5!

FFCCHA needs assistance from parents of young children to support our annual statewide conference, “Enhancing Our Minds in 201 ” in Clearwater Beach. The total $ amount of donations from parents and what they are able to sponsor collectively will be listed in the conference program book. If your child’s photo or artwork is submitted on forms along with donations, then it will be displayed at the conference. Provider names from family child care homes that submit $25 or more in parent donations will be listed in the conference program book.

and let em “Hang in Ta�y” wi� e Governor for $10!For a $15 donation, your child can also enter a photo contest for the hand-shaped heart FFCCHA Conference Logo for “Enhancing Our Minds in 201 .” Note: Parent or child(ren) name will not be printed on conference marketing materials.

Photo Contest Rules in order to be able to use the photo in print publications.

1. E-mail entries must contain a hi-resolution color photograph uploaded in compliance with the Contest requirements, in JPEG format with picture dimensions at least 1800 x 1200 pixels and 300 dpi. Send to: [email protected]

2. HARD photos may be submitted but must be no smaller than 5 x 7 inches.

Mail PHOTOS ONLY to: The Children’s Forum c/o Jenna Brown, 2807 Remington Green Circle, Tallahassee, FL 32308

3. Entries that contain photographs (digital or hard) that do not comply with the speci�cations or any other requirements stated herein will be automatically disquali�ed.

4. All Entries become the property of Sponsor, and none will be acknowledged or returned. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, or misdirected entries.

5. Entries that contain inappropriate images such as but not limited to nudity will be disquali�ed.

6. Entries that contain any type of advertising or logo images will be disquali�ed. This includes visible clothing brands.

7. Child(ren) must currently be in care at a family child care home of a provider member of FFCCHA.

8. Parent or legal guardian must sign and submit a photo release.

9. Deadline for photo submissions is May 5, 201 .

Tips for making sure your photo quali�es for the contest:

1. Make sure your camera is set on the highest pixel setting. The �le size will be large but big can be reduced by the graphic designer. Small pictures can’t be enlarged!

2. When emailing your digital photo, do NOT reduce the �le size. Keep it at the original size.

3. If your computer or email system does not want to send it because the �le size is too large, save the picture to a CD and mail the CD in a protective CD case.

4. Close up shots are best, zoom in on the child(ren’s) face. These are the priceless shots we need for the FFCCHA publications.

5. Photography from professional photographers are not acceptable and will not be acknowledged or returned.

Mail your forms and donations to: FFCCHA, Inc., 7216 Greenway Drive Jacksonville, FL 32244 Call 904-770-9988 if you have any questions

Spanish version available on our website: www.familychildcare.org



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Pre-Conference NAFCC Business Training with Tom Copeland, J.D

FFCCHA Certi�ed M.E.N.T.O.R. Training • Leadership Training

Saturday Keynote Connect and Engage Children through the Magic of Music! with Anna Moo

Award winning songwriter, recording artist and creative consultant

Concilio Latino y Talleres en Español (Latino Council and Spanish Workshops)

Sheraton Sand Key ResortClearwater Beach, FL

June 22-26, 2016

Visit www.familychildcare.org for more conference updates!Visit www.sheratonsandkey.com or call

727.595.1611 to reserve your hotel room today!

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Save the Date

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9207 Edgemont Lane Boca Raton, FL 33434

Register for February Leadership Summit by Feb 10

Apply for Credential Scholarships 2016 Save the Date Conference Info

Call for Workshop Proposals by Jan 16 Call for Exhibitors, Ads, Sponsors Start your Hotel Layaway Plan Apply for Hostess/Volunteer Scholarship

Parent Choice letters due by March 16 Enter the photo contest!

Documents

Power of It! Pg 10 “Don't watch the clock; do what it does ...€¦ · ~Yaquelin Jimenez Area 16 ~Tammie Leonard FACT: Florida has 164 NAFCC Accredited providers, 2nd highest number