For over 25 years, ÃÛÍÃÖ±²¥ has offered an annual Family ÃÛÍÃÖ±²¥ Care Business Seminar in the fall focused on increasing providers’ knowledge and skills on topics to support their business.
In 2020 the ÃÛÍÃÖ±²¥ Institute (a division of ÃÛÍÃÖ±²¥) was launched and held the Business Seminar virtually over two weeks in November. This year, the ÃÛÍÃÖ±²¥ Institute will be hosting a Family ÃÛÍÃÖ±²¥ Care Business Week starting on December 6 and concluding on December 9, 2021.
As in years past, this event is designed specifically for family child care providers to help enrich and enhance their business knowledge and skills as they engage in 6 virtual instructor-led trainings. This year we discounted and bundled relevant Redleaf Press materials with each Business Week training to further support providers.
Topics of the event include recordkeeping, collaborating with families, licensing inspections,Ìýand more.Ìý
Below is a complete list of trainings and resources andÌýclickable links to get registered:Ìý
Monday, December 6th, 2021
RecordkeepingÌýForÌýBeginners in Family ÃÛÍÃÖ±²¥ CareÌý
Monday, December 6: 6:30-8:30pm CSTÌý
Instructor: Lisa ThompsonÌý
Price: Course-Only: $30 | Course + Book Bundle: $50Ìý
Discover how a solid recordkeeping system will help run a successful child care business in addition to providing great education and care for young children. In this instructor-led, online course, participants will take a look at best practices for tracking and reporting to start a child care businessÌýoff right. Participants will also learn strategies to expand as they grow their business.Ìý
KCF: VI | CDA: VI
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Course + Book BundleÌý
We are pleased to offer a bundle combining access to the above Recordkeeping course with a copy ofÌý. This Ninth Edition covers everything you need to keep accurate business records and save money on your taxes. Following the recommendations in this book, you will be able to claim the maximum allowable deductions and pay the lowest possible federal taxes. The information in this book applies to child care providers in every state, regardless of local regulations. Product #543970ÌýÌý
Tuesday, December 7th, 2021
The Business of Interview SuccessÌý
Tuesday, December 7: 6:30-8:30pm CSTÌý| Instructor: Kim WoehlÌý
Price: Course-Only: $30 | Course + Book Bundle: $50Ìý
In this course, explore how to make and use an interview book to secure families into your child care program, while you investigate what is important to include in your own book.Ìý
Course + Book BundleÌý
We are pleased to offer a bundle combining access to the above course with the fourth edition of the business classicÌý, which offers the most comprehensive, up-to-date tools for family child care needs to establish and enforce contracts and policies and to demonstrate provider professionalism. Sample and customizable contracts and policy handbooks available online with book purchase, and replaces previous edition’s CD-ROM. Product # 546506Ìý
KCF: VI | CDA: VIÌý
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2021Ìý
Well Being: A Call for Self and Community CareÌý
Wednesday, December 8: 6:30-8:30pm CSTÌý| Instructor: Jamie BonczykÌý
Price: Course-Only: $30 | Course + Book Bundle: $50Ìý
Learn the difference between stress and stressors. Explore your own well-being through a brief guided meditation and reflecting on your own self-care.
Discover elements of community-care. ÃÛÍÃÖ±²¥ Care professionals are best prepared to take care of others when they have first taken care of themselves.Ìý
KCF: VI | CDA: VIÌý
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Course + Book BundleÌý
We are pleased to offer a bundle combining access to the above course with the most trusted business resource for Family ÃÛÍÃÖ±²¥ Care professionals for 45 years!ÌýÌýis an all-in-one calendar, expense, and income tracker for family child care professionals. Product #100022Ìý
Introduction to Cultural Consciousness: Considering Cultural DynamicsÌý
Wednesday, December 8: 6:30-8:30pm CSTÌý| Instructor: Hannah Riddle de RojasÌý
Price: Course-Only: $30 | Course + Book Bundle: $50Ìý
Explore and practice cultural consciousness. Diversity presents itself in many ways when working with young children and their families. Learn how culture impacts child development and our relationships with families.Ìý
KCF: III | CDA: IVÌý
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Course + Book Bundle
We are pleased to offer a bundle combining access to the above course with a favorite tool for family child care providers filing their own taxes. As tax season approaches each year, thousands of family child care providers save time and money using the . The most comprehensive resource available, this book contains up-to-date guidance so family child care providers can accurately complete their own tax returns and take advantage of all the business deductions they are entitled to claim.
Thursday, December 9th, 2021Ìý
Collaborating with Families Part 3; Thriving Through Different Cultural Dynamics and Conflicting Caregiving PracticesÌý
Thursday, December 9: 6:30-8:30pm CSTÌý| Instructor: Raelene OstbergÌý
Price: Course-Only: $30 | Course + Book Bundle: $50Ìý
Learn a process to collaboratively and comfortably resolve conflicts and caregiving differences that inevitably come up when sharing the care and education of young children. The realityÌýis,Ìýcaregiving is shaped by our personal goals, values, and culture. Explore how cultural differences and opposing values can fuel conflict. Discover methods to address issues that come up, work through differences, and leaves all parties feelings respected and valued. Increase the likelihood families will be on your team through difficult discussions and differences in child-rearing approaches and ensure success for your program and the families you work with. For this 2-hour interactive live webinar, you will view a PowerPoint presentation and presenter on the webcam while you participate in chats and apply the concepts to your environment.Ìý
KCF: VI | CDA: IVÌý
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Course + Book BundleÌý
We are pleased to offer a bundle combining access to the above course withÌý. Enhance interactions, engagement, expectations, and communication with families. Working with parents and families can be a challenge, especially when there are contradicting expectations. However, it can also be a joyful and empowering experience for both the program and the family if partnering with families is built into the program’s culture. Following a strengths-based approach, Family Engagement in Early ÃÛÍÃÖ±²¥hood Settings offers all programs, including family child care, center-based programs, and school-based programs, strategies for building or enhancing interactions, engagement, expectations, communication, and participation with families.Ìý
InÌýTheÌýKnow: Be Prepared! Licensing Inspections Family ÃÛÍÃÖ±²¥careÌý
Thursday, December 9: 6:30-8:30pm CSTÌý| Instructor: Cyndi CunninghamÌý
Price: Course-Only: $30 | Course + Book Bundle: $50Ìý
Identify how to successfully prepare your Licensed Family ÃÛÍÃÖ±²¥ Care program for licensing visits. Review the licensing visit process and set goals to ensure a positive visit. Walk away from this course feeling empowered!Ìý
KCF: VI | CDA: VIÌý
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Course + Book BundleÌý
We are pleased to offer a bundle combining access to the above course withÌý. As a family child care professional, you nurture and teach children during their most formative years. Being a family child care provider also means you must attend to families, licensors, food program representatives, coaches, and other people who visit your in-home business. This guide is filled with everything you need to successfully prepare for and host visits from people involved in the operation and regulation of your business.Ìý
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