Florida Family Child Care Home Association

FFCCHA Quarterly Board Meeting (Virtual via ZOOM)
2021-08-07 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | FL
All members are welcome to attend! Contact Lois for the link to join.

2021 National Family Child Care Conference, New Orleans, LA
2021-07-07 - 2021-07-10 | FL
2021 National Family Child Care Conference!

Thank you to everybody who helped make our first ever virtual conference happen. We hope you enjoyed your experience with us and will join us on-site next year for our conference happening July 7-10, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana!

FFCCHA General Meeting, Awards & Installation of Officers
2021-06-27 | Embassy Suites, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, Florida, 34746
The General Meeting will be held on Sunday morning at Conference hotel.
FFCCHA Board members will be installed.
Check back later for the room location and more details.

FFCCHA 29th Annual Conference in Kissimmee, FL
2021-06-23 08:00 - 2021-06-27 11:00 | Embassy Suites, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, Florida, 34746
2021 Conference Program Book
Reserve your Hotel Room Online Or for individual reservations by phone, please call 407-597-4000 and ask for reservations. Use the group code (FFC). Deadline is May 22, 2021 for conference rate.
Location in 2021: Embassy Suites Orlando, Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746
2021 Save the Date Flyer 29th annual conference
2021 Hostess/Volunteer Registration Scholarship Form
Exhibitor, Ad and Sponsor 2021 Form
2021 Call for Mind Sponsors
2021 Call for Workshop Presenters

Check out the 2021 Conference Program Book!
2021-06-19 08:00 - 2021-06-27 17:00 | Embassy Suites, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, Florida, 34746
https://familychildcare.org/annual-conference/

2021 Conference Program Book
Check out Sponsors, Exhibitors, Ads and Workshops! Attendees get a hard copy of program book at the West Registration Desk in the Conference Center

Hostess Volunteer Orientation for FFCCHA Conference
2021-05-01 10:00 - 11:00 | FL
2021 Hostess Volunteer Application for Conference Registration for hostesses and volunteers
Details for virtual Orientation TBA
“Enhancing Our Minds…In 2021” on June 23-27, 2021
located at the Embassy Suites Orlando-Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Rd, Kissimmee, 34746
Approved applicants applying for a scholarship will be required to volunteer 3 hours.
Volunteer Qualifications/Requirements:

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)

Complete and submit this scholarship form along with the $35.00 fee–NO Refunds. Returned checks assessed a $47
Attend a volunteer orientation before going to conference: check only one

Saturday, May 1st at 10:00am (English and Spanish orientations), select your own volunteer times – only at this virtual meeting
May TBA (both in English) at 7:00 PM via phone conference call or Virtual meeting (details emailed to you in May)
May TBA in Spanish only at 7:00 PM via phone conference call or Virtual meeting (details emailed to you in May)

Attend the entire conference day(s) that you applied for. Turn in a completed conference
Wear a white blouse with black skirt or pants when serving your 3 volunteer hours. (no tank tops or shorts)
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 $35.00 check or money order made payable to FFCCHA will be accepted.
Mail to: FFCCHA Volunteers, Robin Dean, 3709 Cabasa Loop, Valrico, FL 33596
Deadline: April 30, 2021 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 April 17 Full Board Meeting will be entered in a drawing for a PRIZE!
Questions? Contact Conference@familychildcare.org
Conference scholarships go quickly. So don’t be left out! Send completed form today!

Look Out for Lawsuits! Zoom Training - Sign Up Now! Scholarships available!
2021-04-22 18:30 - 20:30 | FL
April 22 Zoom Training Registration Form online EVALUATION link
An email with a link to zoom class will be sent to you after FFCCHA has received your registration.
Registration is $25 and $25 scholarships are available for FFCCHA provider members who are Florida Registered OR Licensed family child care providers and co-providers and submit the registration form by email or mail.
Look Out for Lawsuits!
This training is designed to help providers look at insurance claims through the lens of insurance companies. Learn to use clear procedures to prevent accidents, document incidents and make possible insurance claims. Gain an understanding of the do’s and don’ts of maintaining a safe family child care home program. We all face challenges in our family child care homes and with this training you will be empowered to make the needed changes and adjustments to protect yourself, family, and the students you care for each day. Also, how to implement and update your emergency evacuation procedures while limiting your liability exposure. This training will help you be prepared for the future and face it head on with a positive attitude!
Instructor: Jeff Kostiha, Owner of FDCI (Florida Day Care Insurance)
Complete form and email form file or send photo to: childcarelaws@aol.com
OR Mail form to: FFCCHA c/o Lynn Gibson 8697 78th Avenue, Seminole, Florida 33777
YOU MUST: SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT IN THE CHAT BOX, BE PRESENT THE ENTIRE ONLINE TRAINING SESSION AND SUBMIT this REGISTRATION FORM and the online EVALUATION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE.
PLEASE NOTE: Arrive on time – sign in early at 6:15pm.

FFCCHA Training 10am "Behavior Management: Love VS Fear" and 11:45am Full Board Meeting
2021-04-17 | FL
An email with link to zoom class will be sent to you after FFCCHA has received your registration.
Registration Fee: scholarships available (pay only $5) for FFCCHA members who are Florida Registered OR Licensed family child care providers and Co-provider members – Mail in form with payment OR pay with credit card ONLINE*
*Note: You MUST Log-in or Register an account BEFORE making a purchase on FFCCHA website
April 17, 2021 Zoom Registration Form, Saturday 10:00 – 11:30 am – MAIL-IN payment deadline is April 14
Behavior Management: Love VS Fear – 1.5 hours – There are many behavior management systems that do not work. There are a lot of books written about these same strategies. Most traditional strategies hurt a child’s emotional wellness and replace it with embarrassment and shame. Finding strategies that are proactive, strength based and keep emotional wellness intact are the strategies we should be using. Join Megg Thompson, as she helps us find those important strategies that help children prepare for the real world. Find a positive way to manage behavior and be proactive and not reactive. Presented By: Megg Thompson, Certified Behavior Consultant and Life Coach.
You must submit an Evaluation by using the Evaluation Link in order to receive a training certificate.
Full Board Meeting (virtual) 11:45 am – 2:15pm Immediately following the Training above. Request meeting link from Adrienne Donaldson.

Attend state conference for only $35 - apply now to be a volunteer hostess!
2021-04-16 | Embassy Suites, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, Florida, 34746
2021 Hostess Volunteer Application for Conference Registration for hostesses and volunteers
2021 Aplicación de Voluntarios de Becas para Conferencia
“Enhancing Our Minds…In 2021” on June 23-27, 2021
located at the Embassy Suites Orlando-Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Rd, Kissimmee, 34746
Visit Embassy Suites CLEAN STAY Program – A CLEANER STAY FROM CHECK-IN TO CHECK-OUT
Approved applicants applying for a scholarship will be required to volunteer 3 hours.
Volunteer Qualifications/Requirements:

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)

Complete and submit this scholarship form along with the $35.00 fee–NO Refunds. Returned checks assessed a $47
Attend a volunteer orientation before going to conference: check only one

Saturday, April 17 (English and Spanish orientations) at the Full Board meeting, select your own volunteer times – only at this virtual meeting
May TBA (both in English) at 7:00 PM via phone conference call or Virtual meeting (details emailed to you in May)
May TBA in Spanish only at 7:00 PM via phone conference call or Virtual meeting (details emailed to you in May)

Attend the entire conference day(s) that you applied for. Turn in a completed conference
Wear a white blouse with black skirt or pants when serving your 3 volunteer hours. (no tank tops or shorts)
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 $35.00 check or money order made payable to FFCCHA will be accepted.
Mail to: FFCCHA Volunteers, Robin Dean, 3709 Cabasa Loop, Valrico, FL 33596
Deadline: April 30, 2021 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 April 17 Full Board Meeting will be entered in a drawing for a PRIZE!
Questions? Contact Conference@familychildcare.org or Volunteer@familychildcare.org
Conference scholarships go quickly. So don’t be left out! Send completed form today!
Requisitos/Cualificaciones para Voluntarios:

Ser miembro actual de la asociación estatal FFCCHA (tener membresia válida hasta Junio 30, 2021) Estar funcionando con licencia y estar registrada en el estado de la Florida. Ser Co-proveedora con membresia vijente de FFCCHA (estar valida hasta Junio 30, 2021)
Completar y someter esta solicitud de beca junto con $35. NO devoluciones. Los cheques que sean devueltos por el banco tendráun cobro adicional de $47.
Asisitir a una orientación de voluntarios antes de asisitir a la conferencia: marque una sola

Sábado, Abril 17 (orientaciónen Inglés y Español) en la reunión general ZOOM, sólo en esta reunión puede seleccionar sus propias horas para servir como voluntario.
Mayo TBA (las dos en Inglés) a las 7:00 vía telefónica (se le enviará por correo electrónico en Mayo toda la información necesaria para esta conferencia telefónica).
Mayo TBA en Español solamente a las 7:00 PM via telefónica (detalles serán enviadas en Mayo via correo electrónico).

Asisitir a la conferencia todos los días que usted haya aplicado. Entregando la evaluación completa de la conferencia.
Vestir con blusa blanca y falda o pantalones negros cuando sirva sus 3 horas voluntarias. (no pantalones o camisetas cortas.
Firmar su entrada en la conferencia y hacer sus 3 horas voluntarias en el trabajo asignado, devolver los papeles de anfitriona y firmar su salida.

Solamente las solicitudes completas y sometidas con un cheque o money order de $35 pago a: FFCCHA serán aceptadas
Dirección: FFCCHA Volunteers, Robin Dean, 3709 Casaba Loop, Valrico, FL 33596
Ultimo dia de inscripción: Abril 30, 2021. Solicitudes que califiquen serán fechadas según su orden de recibida y serán seleccionadas en base del orden recibida hasta que todas las becas sean dadas. Las proveedoras serán notificadas según la condición de aceptación.
Todas las aplicaciones recibidas antes del último dia de inscripción serán entradas en un concurso.

FFCCHA Virtual Training with Pediatrician Dr. Savel, MD
2021-03-02 18:30 - 20:30 | FL
Keep Your Cooties Out of My Child Care! Savel Zoom Training Registration Form
Ease your stress and learn more about the latest facts of Covid-19 concerns and children in your family child care home.
What is most realistic and effective for prevention?
What are the visible symptoms in a child?
What to do if you, a child or parent, or family member tests positive?
How important is it for you and other adults and caregivers to get a Covid-19 and/or flu vaccine?
Get answers to your specific questions!
Presented by Pediatrician, Dr. Savel, MD
Email your specific questions ahead of time to: Lynn Gibson or type in on the Chat during the virtual training
Register at Online Registrations or mail in form with a check
Sign-in online early at 6:15 pm
YOU MUST BE PRESENT THE ENTIRE TRAINING SESSION AND You must submit a March 2 Evaluation Form or use the Evaluation Link to receive a training certificate.
An email with a link to zoom class will be sent to you after FFCCHA has received your registration.
$25.00 scholarships available for FFCCHA members who are Florida Registered OR Licensed family child care providers and Co-providers.

Register for Virtual Training online or mail in now for March 2 and April 17
2021-03-02 | FL
Online Registrations available for virtual training! After each training, Submit a Training Evaluation online to receive a certificate.
March 2, 2021 Savel Zoom Training Registration Form ) Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Keep Your Cooties Out of My Child Care! Ease your stress and learn more about the latest facts of Covid-19 concerns and children in your family child care home. What is most realistic and effective for prevention? What are the visible symptoms in a child? What to do if you, a child or parent, or family member tests positive? How important is it for you and other adults and caregivers to get a Covid-19 and/or flu vaccine? Get answers to your specific questions! Presented by a Pediatrician, Dr. Savel, MD Training Evaluation Link
April 17, 2021 Zoom Registration Form, Saturday 10:00 – 11:30 am – MAIL-IN payment deadline is April 14
Behavior Management: Love VS Fear – 1.5 hours – There are many behavior management systems that do not work. There are a lot of books written about these same strategies. Most traditional strategies hurt a child’s emotional wellness and replace it with embarrassment and shame. Finding strategies that are proactive, strength based and keep emotional wellness intact are the strategies we should be using. Join Megg Thompson, as she helps us find those important strategies that help children prepare for the real world. Find a positive way to manage behavior and be proactive and not reactive. Presented By: Megg Thompson, Certified Behavior Consultant and Life Coach Training Evaluation Link

Save $10 during March Madness Membership Drive
2021-03-01 - 2021-03-14 | FL
Join or renew your Chapter membership during March 1-14 and get a $10 discount and your name will be entered for door prizes!
Join your parents/clients for $10 each and your name will be entered for door prizes! Parent Membership Form

FFCCHA Virtual Chapter Rep Meeting
2021-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
Contact Amanda for details and link.

FFCCHA Virtual Area Rep Meeting
2021-02-20 10:30 - 11:30 | FL
Contact Tammy for agenda and link.

NAFCC State Representative For Florida application deadline
2021-02-05 | FL
The State Representative application deadline has been extended to February 5th – visit NAFCC website
or email membership@nafcc.org for more information. There are 4 areas in Florida that need a Rep. Please apply!
NAFCC’s Membership Advisory Council seeks nominations for the position of:

State Representatives

For election information and procedures click here.
Submit online application here

Extended Deadline to Apply for open Board positions and positions to start July 1, 2021
2021-02-05 | FL
New extended Deadline for applications: February 5, 2021
Passionate about your profession as a family child care provider? Interested in promoting our mission?

Apply NOW for Current Vacant Positions for Area Reps: FFCCHA Area Rep Application
Area Representatives: 1,2,3,4,6,8&9,10,11,13,14,15,18,19,20,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,30

Apply NOW to start NOW for 3 currently VACANT Positions: Public Relations, Area Rep Coordinator & Treasurer

Apply by February 5, 2021 for Executive Committee: 2-year terms to start July 1, 2021:
President, Vice President, Fundraising, Latino Liaison, Legislative Liaison Executive Committee Application

Apply NOW to start NOW: Committee Chairs (non-board Vacant positions): Advisory, Chaplain, Historian, Latino Development, Nominations, Parliamentarian, Translation Chair Application
Applications are available at www.familychildcare.org on the “Forms” page under Resources or contact:
Nomination Chair, Arleen Lambert. Applications can be submitted via e-mail, mail, fax or hand delivery. Questions? E-mail: nominations@familychildcare.org
