|
The Child Care Network consists of several programs to help train and support child care providers, in an effort to enhance the quality and quantity of child care available to working parents. We support the professional development of the child care profession because of the critical importance of quality child care to working parents in the metro area.
Participation in the "Heartland Family Service Child Care Network” is the key to professional growth for child care providers in the metro area. Most services are free, including cash reimbursement for serving nutritious meals, referrals to families seeking care, training opportunities, telephone consultation, a large variety of free publications to give to parents, and even help with setting up and licensing a new child care program. All providers need to do is to sign up for our mailings to ensure they are receiving every possible benefit through the Heartland Family Service Child Care Network.
Care Connection
The Care Connection program offers resource and referral services to Omaha-area employees whose employer has contracted with Heartland Family Service to provide such benefits, or to individuals who pay a fee for the service. Area child care providers are encouraged to sign up with the program in order to have employees referred to their program. No fees are charged to the provider for these referrals. Call (402) 552-7000.
Community Education
Professional training and consultation is offered to the staff of centers and family care homes that wish to enhance the quality of their programs, as well as to businesses considering child care issues. Several training sessions per month are offered, to assist child care providers in meeting continuing education requirements. We also conduct a 9-month management training program through the Early Childhood Training Center. In addition, classes are offered to parents and child care providers that cover discipline, nutrition, safety and CPR. Call (402) 457-7779.
Child & Adult Care Food Program
This USDA program offers to family day care providers consultation, training and reimbursement in order to promote high-quality nutrition for children. Over 1,500 family day care homes in the metro area are eligible for this financial benefit. In addition, staff assist persons who are interested in starting a family care home with licensing, business and tax information, program and activity development, and referrals from families seeking child care in their area. Staff is available to answer questions on the phone. Call (402) 457-7766. Read More »
Healthy Alternatives For Little Ones (HALO)
HALO is a substance abuse prevention program for young children, designed to educate and build life skills while emphasizing the importance of growing in healthy ways. The children are involved in an twelve-unit program that mixes songs, games, and hands-on activities with messages about healthy choices.
Read More »
Family & Child Care Resource Center
This neighborhood center for parents, child care providers, teachers and others offers an abundance of information, loaned materials, training and support on family issues and child development. The center, located in the Heartland Family Service North Omaha Office at 6720 North 30th Street, is available to persons from all over the metro area. Information and materials are available through personal checkout or by mail request and return. Call (402) 457-7769.
|
