November 9, 2024  8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Hotel Link for FFCCHA Leadership Summit at Embassy Suites Oralndo Lake Buena Vista South – Deadline Nov 3

Reserve hotel now! Deadline: November 3

2024 FFCCHA Leadership Summit  Registration Form <—email form  2024 Leadership Summit AGENDA <—-see link

There’s No “I” in TEAM!              Keynote: Patricia Dischler, FCC Experts  

To build a strong association that successfully represents and supports family childcare home educators across the state, it’s going to take a monumental effort by a strong team. You are likely one of many strong individuals in the association, with creative solutions, passion for the work, and an eye for what’s possible in the future. When all of these strong individuals come together to form a team, to lead FFCCHA into its future, that team has the potential to achieve every goal they can envision. But being strong doesn’t mean strong-arming others towards your will. It means having the skill and strength to be patient, open to new ideas, problem-solve, listen, and collaborate. Join us in this session of team building and bringing out the best in others to be your best self. We’ll tackle big goals for FFCCHA as a team, discuss and develop plans for growing leadership in the association, and experience the excitement of being a part of a winning team!

Also: Advocacy by Tasheba Berry and Member Potential by Joselly Santos

There will also be a Full Board Meeting on November 9.

Training Registration Fee: $135 ($100 scholarships available)

FFCCHA members Pay only $35 (for FL licensed or registered providers or co-providers)

Questions email: training@familychildcare.org or call 813-493-0828

Online payment available: https://familychildcare.org/product-category/leadership-summit-meeting-hotel/

Early Bird Deadline to Register:  November 3, 2024. (Note: payments after this date increase to $45)

Past Leadership Summits:

Nov. 4 2023

Empowering Leaders, Strengthening Associations

Presenter: Arleen Lambert, M. Ed., FFCCHA President

Join us as we focus on building our state and local chapter associations.  Learn all about utilizing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for FFCCHA’s Strategic Plan for the future.  In doing so, we can reshape the landscape of family child care homes and create opportunities for growth and development.  By sharing knowledge and collaborating to elevate individuals into leadership positions, we can bolster the foundation of FFCCHA.  Learn how to engage membership and create a presence in our local communities.  We will review and utilize FFCCHA by-laws, handbook, Robert Rules of operation, and much more.   “Knowledge is the key to a successful association.”

February 25, 2023 –  (Registration Deadline: February 17, 2023)

  • Feb. 25, 2023 Leadership Summit IN PERSON in Ocala, FL
  • Summit Registration Form or register with credit card online
  • Training and Full Board Meeting, Networking and more!
  • Keynote: “Who Moved My Motivation?”
    Presenter: Cynthia Krosky, CSP, LCSW, President of Achieving Corporate Excellence, Inc.
    Does it feel like it takes more energy to get yourself motivated to meet deadlines or follow up
    and follow through? Is your motivation susceptible to catching the “why bother bug”? The good
    news is you aren’t alone. The sad news is you are not alone. Organizations like the FFCCHA
    don’t run alone, they need each person stepping up and holding themselves accountable to be
    fully present, to complete paperwork in a timely manner so that deadlines are adhered to.
  •  You must submit a registration form, payment and an online Evaluation to receive a training certificate. 

February 26, 2022 –  (Registration Deadline: February 25, 2022)

  • Feb. 26, 2022 Leadership Summit ZOOM Leadership Training Registration Form Training Registration Form or register with credit card online
  • Training 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Lunch break is 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Full Board Meeting is 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
  • Keynote: “Leaders Are Made…Followers are Born” Presented by Adrienne Donaldson, B.S. EEC, NAFCC Accredited Large FCCH, FFCCHA Certified Mentor and Coach. Effective leadership starts from the moment we are born. The saying, “Leaders are Born” is most certainly untrue. Leaders are molded, formed, and shaped by life experiences, life teachers, and life lessons that we face throughout our lives. How we use this information and data is what helps create the leader we grow into. We will explore how leaders are made and how the environment plays a significant part in the type of leader we develop into. We will discuss how leaders are made versus being born and how to use these skills and knowledge to grow our abilities as leaders. This will be explained using the analogy of a car engine, which represents you as a leader. We will explore the seven essential liquids to make an engine operate efficiently, represented as the qualities we must develop to be an effective leader. You must submit a registration form, payment and an online Evaluation to receive a training certificate. 

February 27, 2021 –  (Registration Deadline: February 24, 2021)

  • Keynote: “Effective Leadership in the 21st Century” Presented by Angelica Norton, Professional Trainer and Coach As organizations and businesses meet the challenges of new technologies, the need to build relationships in the workplace and communicate effectively becomes a challenge, that can sometimes result in misunderstandings. This training will examine the conditions of effective leadership and managing healthy relationships. We will gain a deep insight of how to manage healthy relationships, how to build trust with your colleagues and team members, and how to identify one’s personal communication style. This training will take leadership and give it an innovative shift for the new century and our ever-changing society.

Conflict Resolution and How to Have Tough Conversations August 3, 2024 virtual Registration Form

Presenter: Angela Chowning, Quality Early Education System (QEES)                                 2 hours      9:00-11:00am                                 

This workshop will offer insight into the root causes of conflicts in our day-to-day family child care operations and how to resolve them when they arise. The content will also focus on becoming self-aware of your triggers, developing empathy for another, pre-empting conflict by creating clear policies, and executing tough conversations when necessary.

Online Payments are available!

https://familychildcare.org/product-category/virtual-in-service-training/

PLEASE NOTE: Arrive as early as 8:45 am to sign in.  Training starts promptly at 9:00 am!

Training Registration Fee: $40 ($30 scholarships available)

FFCCHA members Pay only $10 (for FL licensed or registered providers or co-providers)

Online Payments available!

Or Make check payable to: FFCCHA, Inc.

Please submit this completed form with payment to:  FFCCHA c/o Annette Eberhart
1907 E Bougainvillea Ave.
Tampa, FL 33612

Email training form to:  training@familychildcare.org   Questions? Email or call 813-493-0828

Make check payable to: FFCCHA, Inc.

Questions email:  training@familychildcare.org  or call 813-493-0828

Deadline:  Form must be received by August 1, 2024    

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE, YOU MUST SUBMIT a REGISTRATION FORM, BE PRESENT THE ENTIRE TRAINING SESSION, and SUBMIT ONLINE EVALUATION after training. https://familychildcare.org/resources/forms/workshop-evaluation/

PLEASE NOTE: Arrive as early to sign in.  Training starts promptly!

Registration Fee: Registration 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

An email with link to zoom class will be sent to you after FFCCHA has received your registration.

online EVALUATION link

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A TRAINING CERTIFICATE YOU MUST:

1. Submit Payment (Mail payment OR pay with credit card ONLINE*) 
2. Be present the entire ZOOM training session
3. Submit the Registration form via mail or email to: training@familychildcare.org 
4. Complete and submit an evaluation after the training at this link: Evaluation

Past Zoom Trainings:

March 2, 2024  Navigating the ABCs of Finances and Tax Preparations in FCC  Presenter: Lorrie Brinson, CPA, MBA/PA

February 3, 2024 virtual training Registration Form: Essential Self Care Skills for Caregivers  Presenter: Dawn James

January 11, 2024 Virtual Training Registration Form  6 Key Components Needed as a Home-Based Entrepreneur and Educator
                Presenter:  Jennifer Biles with Quality Early Education System    

Oct. 5, 2023 Training Registration Form  How to Retire from Family Child Care – Personal and Business Financial Planning

August 5, 2023 More Primitive Reflexes: How Integrating Primitive Reflexes Can Help Children With Autism  Presenter:  Janis Nakagama, M.A.Ed         

May 17 Virtual Registration Form  Introducing ASQ-3 Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ®-3) 

April 29, 2023 In-Person Training Registration Form Introduction to Autism and Primitive Reflexes in Early Childhood Settings, Presenter: Janis Nakagama, M.A.Ed   Florida Hotel at Florida Mall, Orlando 8am – 12 noon

March 9, 2023 Virtual Registration Understanding a Diagnosis of Conduct Disorder or Unspecified Mood Disorder Presenter: Breana Frazier, MS, BA

February 25, 2023 In-Person Training “Who Moved My Motivation” by Cindy Krosky, ELC of Marion County, Ocala, FL 8am – 12 noon

Dec. 15, 2022 Zoom Training Your Child Never Acts Right! “Understanding How to Recognize & Properly Address Mental Health & Illness in Children” 

Nov 5, 2022 Registration Fillable Form

Spanish October 22, 2022 Zoom Training Registration Form   

August 13, 2022  Zoom Training Registration Form

June 4, 2022 Zoom Training Registration Form ENGLISH

May 21, 2022 Zoom Training Registration Form ENGLISH

May 21, 2022 SPANISH Zoom Training Registration Form

April 30, 2022 Zoom Training Registration Form        Social Media 

November 6, 2021 Zoom Training Registration Form      Environments that Educate and Energize Presented by Harriet Holmes

August 7, 2021 Music with Mar Zoom Training Registration Form Tappin’ Those Tiny Toes, Presented By: Maryann Harman, Music with Mar.

April 22, 2021 Zoom Training Registration Form Look Out for Lawsuits!  Presented by: Jeff Kostiha, Owner of FDCI (Florida Day Care Insurance)

April 17, 2021  Zoom Registration Form, Behavior Management: Love VS Fear Presented By: Megg Thompson, Certified Behavior Consultant and Life Coach.

March 2, 2021 Zoom Training Registration Keeping Cooties Out of My Child Care! Presented by Pediatrician, Dr. Savel, MD

February 27, 2021 Leadership Summit Training Registration Keynote: “Effective Leadership in the 21st Century”  Presented by Angelica Norton

February 20, 2021 Latino Training Como Fomentar una Adecuada Autoestima en Niños, Presentadora: Evelyn De Estupinian, Licenciada en Psicología

December 3, 2020 Zoom Training Jordan’s Law: Childhood Brain Injury Education for In-Home Childcare Providers Presented By: James E Lewis, Ph.D., Clinical Neuropsychologist

November 7, 2020 Zoom Training Reading Thru the World, presented by Adrienne Donaldson, Professional Trainer

November 6, 2020 Training Chapter Development-Compliance Support presented by Sande Harper, FFCCHA Financial Manager

November 5, 2020 Zoom Training– Run, Jump, Play, Read, Write & Spell presented By: Melissa Savonoff, Pediatric Occupational Therapist

August 15, 2020 FFCCHA Zoom Training Beating COVID19 in Early Childhood presented by Adrienne Donaldson, Professional Trainer

August 15, 2020 FFCCHA Zoom Training  Taking Care of Me: Preventing Burn Out presented by: Altheresa Clark, LCSW

July 14, 2020 Zoom Training – What does your FCC Space Look Like? Part 11. presented by Linda J. Armstrong, EdS, Deadline to register is June 22

June 13, 2020 Zoom Training – Take Your Power Back! presented by Ron Shuali, M.Ed. Deadline to register is June 11

June 17, 2020 Zoom Training – The 7 Stages of Block Play presented by: Jeff Johnson Deadline to register is June 14

June 22, 2020 Zoom Training – Understanding and Preventing Compassion Fatigue, Cumulative Stress, and Burn-out presented by Cynthia Krosky,

June 25, 2020 Zoom Training – What does your FCC Space Look Like? presented by Linda J. Armstrong, EdS, Deadline to register is June 22

June 27, 2020 Zoom Training  What is NAFCC Accreditation? Let’s Get Started! presented by Arleen Lambert, Deadline to register is June 25

June 29, 2020 Zoom Training  Que es la Acreditación de NAFCC? !Comencemos! Presentado por Alma J. Diaz & Mayra Marquez, Deadline to register is June 27

2025 Volunteer Application for Registration Scholarship   2025 Solicitud De Voluntariado for Registration Scholarship (Available only for FFCCHA members who are a FL registered or licensed FCC home provider or co-provider)  Deadline: April 30, 2025, Must submit BOTH:  Volunteer Form AND on the Link: Call for Volunteers 2025 / Aplicación de Voluntarios de Becas para Conferencia

2024 Conference Registration Brochure    Note: The 2025 brochure will be available in January 2025

Save the Date 2025 and 2026  (2-sided flyer)

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

Or for individual reservations by phone, please call Sheraton Sand Key Resort 727-595-1611.

Call for Workshop Proposals for FFCCHA 2025  <—- Use this link to submit.  Deadline:  January 25, 2025 

Call for Exhibitors, Mind Sponsors, Ads & Donations  <— Use this link to Sign Up Now! with sponsorship levels from $250 to $5,000!  Exhibit space still available! only $250  Pay for Exhibit Space online now!    2025 editions coming soon:  2024 Sponsor Invite Letter  2024 Call for Mind Sponsors  2024 Florida FCCH Facts

MIND Sponsorship Levels Include:

Mind Level $$ Support Logo in Book On-site Signage Ad in Program Book Insert in Bags Table in Vendor Hall
Curious $250-499 Yes Yes
Creative $500-999 Yes Yes Business Card
Caring $1,000-1,499 Yes Yes ¼ page Yes 1 table
Mind Match $1,000 or more Yes Yes Logo on Parent Sponsor forms Yes 1 table
Inquisitive $1,500-2,499 Yes Yes ½ page Yes 1 table
Innovative $2,500-4,999 Yes Yes ¾ page Yes 1 table
The Ultimate $5,000 or more Yes Yes Full page Yes 2 tables

2025 Photo Entry Form in Color – English and to Display at Capitol Rotunda (must be sent by April 1 for Tallahassee display on April 13 and the June Conference. 2025 Entry Form in black and White in English of Entry Form for the photo on the 2025 Conference materials.  2025 Entry Form in Color in Spanish and 2025 Entry Form in black & White in Spanish and Deadline is May 5, 2025 for the Photo Contest for 2025

Apply NOW for the FFCCHA 2025 awards (Coming SOON!) that are presented at the conference!  Specific information on the applications below:

April 27, 2024 – In-person Training followed by Full Board Meeting, Ocala, FL

Online Payments available!  https://familychildcare.org/product-category/quarterly-meeting-training-hotel-registration/

“Creating Magic: Leadership Building for Family Child Care Associations” Presenter: Patricia Dischler

FCCHA has many leaders on their board and within their membership, and understanding how each can support the growth of the organization will unlock the magical potential of FFCCHA. Join us for an interactive session on building leadership skills that will help both you and FFCCHA to grow. We’ll start with you: building your own leadership skills including building relationships, clear communication and uncovering the creative ideas of others. Then we’ll cover the aspirations of FFCCHA and how you can use the strategies to help FFCCHA achieve results. You’ll leave inspired and strengthened to become the type of leader FFCCHA needs to make a huge impact on family childcare in Florida!

Online Payments available!  https://familychildcare.org/product-category/quarterly-meeting-training-hotel-registration/

February 3, 2024 –  Virtual Training followed by Full Board Meeting

November 4, 2023 –  Full Board Meeting and Leadership Summit training, Kissimmee, FL

Hotel Link for FFCCHA Leadership Summit at Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South  Hotel reservation Deadline: Oct 13

April 29, 2023 –  (Registration Deadline: April 22, 2023) April 29 Registration Form

Introduction to Autism and Primitive Reflexes in Early Childhood Settings

Presenter: Janis Nakagama, M.A.Ed                                                                                      8 am – 12 noon      4 Hours

Are you an early childhood professional looking to further your knowledge and career? Then you won’t want to miss this class on early signs of Autism and Primitive Reflexes! Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders, and how Primitive Reflexes can impact child development. Additionally, we will explore available interventions and strategies for working with individuals who have these reflexes. We will also discuss how primitive reflexes may be linked to sensory issues and motor difficulties. This class is essential for any early childhood professional looking to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Room: Legacy North 2
1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809

Reserve Hotel for April 29 Training and Meeting

12-5pm Lunch Break, Hostess Orientation, Latino Council, Reps Mtg, Full Board Mtg

Training Registration Fee: $55 ($40 scholarships available)

FFCCHA members Pay only $15 (for FL licensed or registered providers or co-providers)

Questions email: training@familychildcare.org or call 813-493-0828

Online Payments available!  https://familychildcare.org/product-category/quarterly-meeting-training-hotel-registration/

February 25, 2023 –  (Registration Deadline: February 17, 2023)

  • Feb. 25, 2023 Leadership Summit IN PERSON in Ocala, FL
  • Summit Registration Form or register with credit card online
  • Training and Full Board Meeting, Networking and more!
  • Keynote: “Who Moved My Motivation?”
    Presenter: Cynthia Krosky, CSP, LCSW, President of Achieving Corporate Excellence, Inc.
    Does it feel like it takes more energy to get yourself motivated to meet deadlines or follow up
    and follow through? Is your motivation susceptible to catching the “why bother bug”? The good
    news is you aren’t alone. The sad news is you are not alone. Organizations like the FFCCHA
    don’t run alone, they need each person stepping up and holding themselves accountable to be
    fully present, to complete paperwork in a timely manner so that deadlines are adhered to.
  •  You must submit a registration form, payment and an online Evaluation to receive a training certificate. 

Spanish October 22, 2022 Zoom Training Registration Form   

Programa Positivo Triple P                             

El taller de Triple P se especializa en la crianza positiva. Enfocándose en enseñar estrategias de cómo manejar los comportamientos difíciles de los niños y estrategias de modificar la nutrición que también influye cómo se comportan los niños.

Instructor:  Annette Gonzalez

Annette Gonzalez trabaja para Florida International University como especialista del programa Triple P Lifestyles. En el pasado trabajo con el Early Learning Coalition en dos programas CATCH y LET’S MOVE. Ella tiene un Bachillerato en Comunicación y se gradúa en diciembre con una Maestría en estrategias global de Comunicación.

August 13, 2022  Zoom Training: 9 – 11:00am  Zoom Training Registration Form

Full Board Meeting is August 13, 2022 via ZOOM 12:00 pm – 2:30pm.  Please contact president@familychildcare.org or vicepresident@familychildcare.org for meeting zoom Link

August 13, 2022 Zoom Training Registration Form

LOSS is a Four-letter Word!                                                                Hours: 2

Each person has experienced some form of loss during their lifetime. Whatever type of loss you’ve suffered, there’s no right or wrong way to feel about it. But having clarity on the types of losses we experience and the range of emotions that can be experienced can help us identify healthier ways to cope. While clarity in this area of loss is important to us, it also enhances our professional role and sometimes personal role as a caregiver or support person to children and families we serve. While these tools are intended to help participants improve their resiliency, many of these elements can help you to empower others who are seeking to find their way after loss, whether it is a friend, a parent or a child.  Our response to loss, can shape our behaviors, our willingness to learn and grow and can impact our personal relationships. Increase your wellbeing and gain tools that increase your insight and help to increase your tools to aid in building resilience for people in your life.

Presenter: Cindy Krosky, (Certified Speaking Professional & Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

An email with link to zoom class will be sent to you after FFCCHA has received your registration.

online EVALUATION link

Pay only $5 – Registration is $30 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

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A TRAINING CERTIFICATE YOU MUST:

1. Submit Payment (Mail payment OR pay with credit card ONLINE*) 
2. Be present the entire ZOOM training session and sign in on Chat.
3. Submit the August 13 Registration form via mail or email to: arleenlambert@gmail.com
4. Complete and submit an evaluation after the training at this link: Evaluation

Upcoming Full Board Meeting is August 13, 2022 via ZOOM 12:00 pm – 2:30pm Please contact president@familychildcare.org or vicepresident@familychildcare.org for zoom Link

Limited FUNDS AVAILABLE – so don’t delay – apply now!

NAFCC New Accreditation: Self Study

NAFCC New Accreditation: Application

NAFCC Accreditation 18 month Up-date

NAFCC Re-Accredit Application

NAFCC Accreditation Quality Ambassador Training

NAFCC Accreditation Observer Training

May 10, 2024 is National Provider Appreciation Day Spanish Letter to parents from the FFCCHA President

Beca para Credenciales

  • 2024-25 Aplicación de Beca para Credenciales  <—- 1 de julio 2024 al 30 de junio 2025.
  • Nota: $950/por persona/por año es el máximo que se puede otorgar en el periodo de tiempo de Julio 1, 2024 al Junio 30, 2025.   Nueva de NAFCC: Auto Estudio, Aplicación para Acreditación de NAFCC, Aplicación Anual de Renovación para NAFCC, Aplicación de Re-acreditación de NAFCC

Aplicacíon De Membresía 2024

2024 Conference Brochure

Link para 2024 Aplicación de Voluntarios de Becas para Conferencia

2024 Formulario de Voluntariado para Conferencia Ultimo dia de inscripción:  April 30 

Apply NOW for the FFCCHA 2024 awards that are presented at the conference!  Specific information on the applications below:

2024 Photo contest for the child(s) photo on the 2025 Conference materials.  Entry Form 2024 espanol and Entry Form 2024 en Color Espanol and Deadline: May 5, 2024

Preguntas? Llamar a Alma Diaz al 305-467-2560 o Correo electronico:  LatinoLiaison@familychildcare.org

Apply NOW for the FFCCHA 2024 awards that are presented at the conference!  Specific information on the applications below:

Register with credit card online or mail payment with a Form

Membership Application    Aplicacíon de Membresía

for FFCCHA  providers, co-providers, and business/agency  and NAFCC

Co-Provider Verification Form

Parent Membership Application 2024      Aplicacion para miembros de padres 2024

Area Rep Quarterly Report Form

Area Rep Proxy Request

Area Rep Handbook

Application for Area Rep Position Apply Now!

Questions?  Contact Jennifer Richards at 386-846-9567 or via email AreaCoordinator@familychildcare.org  

Applications can be submitted via e-mail, land mail, fax, or hand delivery.

Full Board Area Representatives:

Elected in Odd Year:  1  3  5  7  9  11  13  15  17  19  21  23  25  27 29 31

Elected in Even Years:  2  4  6  8  10  12  14  16  18  20  22  24 26 28 30

Chapter Rep COMBO Report Forms Proxy Request, Officer Updates and Quarterly Report

Chapter Rep Proxy Form ONLY

Contact FFCCHA Chapter Coordinator to get a link to submit every new and renewal member of the local chapter and to get a chapter payment link f or them.

Website Payment Option Form for FFCCHA Chapter Reps and/or President to complete.

2024 Full Board and Chair Contact List  (Nov. 2023)

Open Positions – Apply Now! by March 1, 2024 (terms start July 1, 2024):

Treasurer, Secretary (open now), Professional Development, Chapter Coordinator, Membership, Public Relations, Latino Liaison (open now) , Legislative Liaison (open now)

2024 Full Board Flow Chart Feb 2024

2024 Executive Committee Application  Apply now! Deadline Extended to March 1

2024 Chair Application Apply now! and Chair Descriptions

2024 Even Year Board Job Descriptions and  Odd Year Job Descriptions