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SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Wellness Wednesday: Pouring Back into YOU!
DESCRIPTION:May 6\, 2026 (Wed) 6:30-8:00 pm Virtual Zoom training:\nWellness Wednesday: Pouring Back into YOU – the Family Child Care Educator\nFamily Child Care educators give so much of themselves each day\, caring for children\, supporting families\, and running their programs. Wellness Wednesday: Pouring Back into You creates a space to pause\, reflect\, and focus on your own mental health and well-being.  This session will highlight the importance of self-care\, stress management\, and maintaining balance while doing the important work of early childhood education. Join us as we pour back into the\neducators who give so much to children\, families\, and their communities. \nPresenters: LaMora Pace\, LCSW\,CAP and Corey Jackson (Panda) \nWellness Wednesday May 6\, 2026 Flyer \nMay 6 Virtual Wellness Training Form Link <–Paperless Form\n\nMay 6(virtual) Payment Link\n\nWe would also love your support in highlighting businesses in our community! \nSponsor Spotlight Opportunity ($30)\nIf you or someone you know has a business and would like visibility before and during the event\, this is a great opportunity to:\n• Be promoted on social media\n• Receive an event shoutout\n• Be featured in our email blast \nBecome a Sponsor:\nSponsor Spotlight \nThis is a powerful way to support family child care educators while promoting your business to a growing audience. \nHave questions? Reply to this email or message me directly. \nLet’s come together for wellness\, community\, and growth. We can’t wait to see you there! \nTraining Registration Fee: $40 ($30 scholarships available) \nFFCCHA members Pay only $10 (for FL licensed or registered providers or co-providers) \n\nAn email with link to zoom class will be sent to you after FFCCHA has received your registration. \nIN ORDER TO RECEIVE A TRAINING CERTIFICATE YOU MUST: \n\n1. Submit Payment (Mail payment OR pay with credit card ONLINE*) \n2. Be present the entire training session\n3. Submit the May 6 Registration Form via mail or email to: scholarship@familychildcare.org\n\n4. Complete and submit an evaluation after the training at this link: Evaluation\n\n\nQuestions about the Training?  email:  training@familychildcare.org
URL:https://familychildcare.org/training/virtual-training-wellness-wednesday-pouring-back-into-you/
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SUMMARY:National Provider Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Provider Appreciation Day website \nMay 8\, 2026 Provider Day 2026 Provider Day Letter To Parents  2026 Espanol pagina de padres \nDear Parents\, \nAll year long your child care provider gives to your child and family from 2026ProviderDayLetterToParentsSpanishGFtheir heart. Friday\, May 8th\, 2026 is a day to give back. Provider Appreciation Day is the national day of recognition for child care providers. This day was purposely selected to be celebrated annually on the Friday before Mother’s Day. It is a day to give a special “thank you” to providers for their dedication to this profession. \nParents with children in child care are encouraged to take this day to show their child care provider how much they appreciate her/him.  It takes a very special person to work in this field and their contribution to the quality of family life frequently goes unnoticed.  Do not let this day go by without a special thank you to this person who is so important to your child.  It does not have to be an elaborate gift\, nor do you have to spend a lot of time or money.  A nice thank you card or a letter of appreciation from you and your child would mean the world to them. \nA few suggestions for a special ‘thank you’ are: \n\nGet together with other parents to create a surprise\nSend flowers or a plant for the yard\nBring lunch for the provider and children\nBuy learning materials or equipment for the play area\nWork with your child to create a special remembrance\nProvide a gift certificate for their hobby or special interest\nGift card for a local restaurant\, movie theater\, or nail salon\nSponsor provider to attend the FFCCHA conference in June\n\nFlorida Family Child Care Home Association Thanks You for taking the time to select a quality family child care environment for your child. \nSincerely\, \nGertrude Freeman-Ford – FFCCHA President \n 
URL:https://familychildcare.org/training/national-provider-appreciation-day/
ORGANIZER;CN="Gertrude Freeman-Ford":MAILTO:president@familychildcare.org
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SUMMARY:Early Bird Deadline for FFCCHA Conference Registration
DESCRIPTION:2026 FFCCHA Conference Brochure  – coming soon! \nFor more information visit:  https://familychildcare.org/annual-conference/ \nRegister online now! \nIncludes information on pre-conference\, speakers\, schedule\, DJ night\, hotel reservations and Mind Sponsors! \nMark your calendar! \nRegistration increases $30 on June 1\, 2026.
URL:https://familychildcare.org/training/early-bird-deadline-for-ffccha-conference-registration/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road\, Kissimmee\, Florida\, 34746
ORGANIZER;CN="Karan Hiester":MAILTO:conference@familychildcare.org
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