april/may 2014 abril/mayo - River to Coast Children`s Services

april/may 2014 abril/mayo - River to Coast Children`s Services

APRIL/MAY
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ABRIL/MAYO
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child:
April 6 -12, 2014
Resources, Referrals, and Support / Recursos, Referencias, y Apoyo
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
P
ROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY is a special
day to recognize child care providers,
teachers and other educators of young
children everywhere. Started in 1996 by a
group of volunteers in New Jersey, Provider
Appreciation Day is appropriately celebrated
each year on the Friday before Mother’s
Day. The founding organizers saw the need
to recognize the tireless efforts of providers
who care for children of working parents.
Momentum and support for this event has
grown each year and
recognition
presently
includes
individuals
and
government
o r g a n i z a t i o n s
throughout the United
States.
For more details and ideas
in how to recognize this
day see http://www.
providerappreciationday.
org/
March 3, 2014
Press Release
B
y mutual agreement, The Board of Directors
of River to Coast Children’s Services and its
Executive Director, Ms. Jynx Lopez, have agreed
to separate its child care services from its
pre-school services. As a result, Ms. Lopez has
resigned in order to resume being the Director
of her pre-schools. The Board wants to thank Ms.
Lopez for all of her hard work. The Board will
be working with her to facilitate the transition
of the pre-schools back to her as quickly as
possible.
Save the Date: An Evening of Honor
A Celebration of the Early Childhood Education Community
Plan on coming to Celebrate – YOU!
Friday, April 11, 2014
6 - 8 pm
Mary Agatha Furth Center
8400 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor
Adults Only Please
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Light Refreshments
Honors & Recognition
Do you know someone who is retiring?
Please contact: Laura Vallejo: lvallejo@santarosa.
edu
<< Do you know someone who deserves or needs a “hug”
award?
Please contact: Lisa Grocott: [email protected]
This event is coordinated by:
CAP of Sonoma County Head Start, Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County (CCPC), Community Child
Care Council (4Cs) of Sonoma County, Extended Child Care, North Bay Children’s Center, Franklin Park
Preschool, River to Coast Children’s Services, Sonoma County Association for the Education of Young Children
(SCAEYC), and SRJC Child Development Department.
Una Noche de Homenaje
Viernes, 11 de abril, 2014
6 - 8 pm
Mary Agatha Furth Center
8400 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor
Solamente Adultos
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Tendremos Refrescos, Bocadillos y Reconocimientos
Conoce a alguien que se va a retirar?
Por favor comuníquese con: Laura Vallejo: [email protected]
Conoce a alguien que merece o necesita un “premio de un “abrazo”?
Por favor comuníquese con Lisa Grocott: [email protected]
Este evento es coordinado por:
CAP of Sonoma County Head Start, Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County (CCPC),
Community Child Care Council (4Cs) of Sonoma County, Extended Child Care, North Bay
Children’s Center, Franklin Park Preschool, River to Coast Children’s Services, Sonoma County
Association for the Education of Young Children (SCAEYC),
and SRJC Child Development Department.
Staff members Ms. Soledad Cardona and Ms. Agnese Daniel have been named as Interim Co-Directors.
The Board will continue to work hard to achieve its goal of minimal disruption to our clients. River to Coast Children’s
Services looks forward to continuing its working relationship with the Community it has served throughout the past 37
years.
Vicki Halstead, River to Coast Children's Services Board Chair
Nuestra misión es cultivar el desarrollo saludable de los niños y familias en nuestra comunidad. Ofrecemos recursos, referencias, apoyo
y oportunidades a los proveedores de cuidado de niños, familias y comunidades en el Oeste de Condado de Sonoma
“Our mission is to nurture the healthy development of children and families in our community. We offer resources, referrals,
support and opportunities to child care providers, families and communities in western Sonoma County”.
CÓMO LIDIAR CON LOS BERRINCHES
LO QUE ESTÁ PASANDO
MAKING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS: DEALING
WITH TEMPER TANTRUMS
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Two- and 3-year-olds have many skills, but controlling
their tempers is not one of them. Tantrums are common at
this age because toddlers are becoming independent and
developing their own wants, needs, and ideas. However,
they are not yet able to express their wants and feelings
with words. Take comfort in the fact that most children
outgrow tantrums by age 4.
WHAT YOU MIGHT BE SEEING
Most toddlers:
• Love to say “No!” “Mine!” and “Do it myself!”
• Test rules over and over to see how parents will react
• Are not yet ready to share
• Need lots of fun activities, play times, and opportunities to
explore the world
• Respond well to a routine for sleeping and eating (a regular
schedule)
• Like to imitate grownups and to “help” mom and dad
Los niños entre dos y tres años de edad tienen muchas
habilidades, pero controlar sus temperamentos no es una
de ellas. Los berrinches son comunes a esta edad porque
los niños pequeños están comenzando a independizarse
y están desarrollando sus propias ideas, necesidades y
deseos. Sin embargo, todavía no expresan sus deseos y
sentimientos con palabras. Consuélese sabiendo que la
mayoría de los niños superan la etapa de los berrinches
alrededor de los cuatro años de edad.
LO QUE USTED PODRÍA ESTAR OBSERVANDO
La mayoría de los niños pequeños:
• Les encanta decir: ¡No!... ¡Mío!... y ¡Yo solo!
• Ponen a prueba las reglas una y otra vez para ver cómo
reaccionarán los padres
• No saben compartir todavía
• Necesitan muchas actividades divertidas, tiempo para jugar y
oportunidades para explorar el mundo
• Responden bien a las rutinas para comer y dormir (un horario
regular)
• Les gusta imitar a los “grandes” y “ayudar” a mami y a papi
WHAT YOU CAN DO
It is often easier to prevent tantrums than to deal
with them after they get going. Try these tips:
LO QUE USTED PUEDE HACER
A menudo es más fácil prevenir un berrinche que
tener que lidiar con ellos una vez que comienzan.
Intente poner estos consejos en práctica:
• Direct your child’s attention to something else. (“Wow, look at
that fire engine!”)
• Give your child a choice in small matters. (“Do you want to eat
peas or carrots?”)
• Stick to a daily routine that balances fun activities with enough
rest and healthful food.
• Anticipate when your child will be disappointed. (“We are
going to buy groceries for dinner. We won’t be buying cookies,
but you can help me pick out some fruit for later.”)
• Praise your child when he or she shows self-control and
expresses feelings with words.
• Ayude a su hijo a concentrarse en otra cosa. (“¡Mira ese
camión de bomberos!”)
• Deje que su hijo tome decisiones sobre cosas pequeñas.
(“¿Quieres comer chícharos o zanahorias?”)
• Siga una rutina diaria de actividades divertidas, con suficiente
descanso y comida sana.
• Anticipe lo que puede desilusionar a su hijo. (“Vamos a
comprar comida para la cena. Esta vez no vamos a comprar
galletitas pero, ¿me ayudas a elegir fruta para el postre?”)
• Felicite a su hijo cuando se controle a sí mismo y exprese sus
sentimientos con palabras.
If you cannot prevent the tantrum, here are some
tips fordealing with it:
• Say what you expect from your child and have confidence that
your child will behave.
• Remain calm. You are a role model for your child.
• Holding your child during a tantrum may help a younger child
feel more secure and calm down more quickly.
• Take your child to a quiet place where he or she can calm
down safely. Speak softly or play soft music.
• Some children throw tantrums to seek attention. Try ignoring
the tantrum, but pay attention to your child after he or she
calms down.
• Resist overreacting to tantrums, and try to keep your sense of
humor
Si no puede prevenir un berrinche, pruebe estas
sugerencias:
• Diga lo que espera de su hijo y confíe en que su hijo se
comportará.
• No pierda la calma. Usted es el modelo a seguir para su hijo.
• Sostener a su hijo durante un berrinche puede ayudarlo a
sentirse seguro y a calmarse más rápido.
• Lleve a su hijo a un lugar tranquilo para que se pueda calmar
de manera segura. Háblele en voz baja o ponga música suave.
• Algunos niños tienen berrinches para llamar la atención.
Intente ignorar el berrinche, pero préstele atención a su hijo
después de que se haya calmado.
• Resista la tentación de sobre reaccionar a los berrinches, y
trate de no perder el sentido del humor.
REMEMBER:
RECUERDE:
This tip sheet was created with information from experts in national
organizations that work to prevent child maltreatment and promote
well-being. At https://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/promoting/
parenting .You can download this tip sheet and get more parenting tips,
or call 800.394.3366
Esta hoja de consejos se creó con información de expertos de
organizaciones nacionales que trabajan para prevenir el maltrato de
menores ypromover su bienestar. Usted puede descargar esta hoja de
consejos y obtener más consejos sobre la crianza en https://www.
childwelfare.gov/.preventing/promoting/parenting/ o llamando al
800.394.3366
When your child is having a floor-thumping
tantrum, the most important thing you can do is remain calm
and wait it out. Do not let your child’s behavior cause you to lose
control, too.
Incluso cuando el niño hace un berrinche en
pleno piso, lo mejor que puede hacer es guardar la calma y
esperar. No permita que el comportamiento de su hijo le haga
perder el control.
CHILD CARE PLANNING COUNCIL OF SONOMA COUNTY
Child Care and Development Programs Prevent Child Abuse
Goals of community-wide comprehensive prevention of child abuse include:
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Increase parents' knowledge and understanding of how children develop
and what they can expect at each stage of development.
Enhance bonding and communication between parents and their children.
Increase parents' skills in coping with the stresses of caring for children
with special needs.
Increase parents’ knowledge about managing homes and families.
Reduce the burden of child care.
Increase access to social and health-care services for all community
members.
Child care and development programs can provide all of these, and provide
opportunities for working parents, for parents who need respite from the stresses
of their responsibilities, and for children who have been abused or neglected to
obtain safe, nurturing care.
Child care professionals prevent child abuse by providing emotional and
educational support to families in crisis and can serve as extended support
systems for families by:
• Developing positive, non-judgmental relationships with parents
• Being alert to signs of stress in parents
• Providing opportunities for parents to become involved in their child's care
• Communicating regularly with parents concerning children's progress
• Providing parent education
• Modeling developmentally appropriate practices
• Providing information about community resources
Early care and education programs not only prevent child maltreatment, but also
improve factors that may lead to less abuse and neglect: improved parenting
skills, healthy child development, and economic self-sufficiency. Research
studies and longitudinal surveys show that high quality child development
programs with parent involvement have lasting benefits for children and their
families.
Additionally, child care workers' frequent contacts with children puts them in a
good position to recognize victimized children and because of this, child care
workers are legally mandated reporters of child abuse/neglect.
Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County •SCOE
5340 Skylane Boulevard • Santa Rosa, CA 95403 • Phone: (707) 524-2792 • Fax: (707) 524-2666
[email protected] • http://www.scoe.org/ccpc
Parents, Providers, Family, Friends, Community Businesses, West County Residents: Help River to
Coast Children's Services provide basic needs programs, health and safety resources, educational
and developmental support for children in west Sonoma County! Join us May 10th at 7AM, walk
with us, gather pledges now using this donation form. Bring it (and your donation money) on Race
Day. RCCS will have a booth at the Marketplace. Look for us Race Day morning!
[email protected]
Resources, Referrals, and Support / Recursos, Referencias, y Apoyo
HUMAN RACE 2014: RACE DAY Information
Date & Time
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Rain or shine!
Check-in / Registration: 6:30 am - 7:45 am
Run: 8:00 am
Walk: Immediately after runners
Location & Route
Begins and Ends at:
Herbert Slater Middle School
3500 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
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10K Course goes through Howarth and Spring Lake parks, down Newanga onto Summerfield, turning onto
Spring Creek Dr. and ends on Carley Rd. at Herbert Slater Middle School.
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3K Course goes through Howarth Park upper parking lot to Summerfield, turning onto Spring Creek Dr. and
ends on Carley Rd. at Herbert Slater Middle School.
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Schedule of Day
Shuttles: 6:30 am - 12:30 pm
Event Check-in / Registration: 6:30 am - 7:45 am
Pancake Breakfast: 8 am - 11:30 am
Run: 8:00 am
Walk: Immediately after runners
Marketplace: 7:00 am - 11:30 am
Parking & Shuttle
Leave the driving to us! Park your car at one of the three shuttle lots. Shuttle vans will drive you to and from the
school.
Shuttle Times: 6:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Blue Line: From Mary’s Pizza Shack parking lot at Summerfield Rd. and Montgomery Dr. to Herbert Slater
Middle School
• Green Line: From Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 1780 Yulupa to Herbert Slater Middle School
• Red Line: From Montgomery Village parking lot at the corner of Farmer’s Lane and Patio Ct. to Herbert
Slater Middle School
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Bike Valet
SCBClogoSonoma County Bike Coalition provides
complimentary bike valet at Herbert Slater Middle
School.
Pancake Breakfast
Enjoy Our Pancake Breakfast
8:00 am - 11:30 am at Herbert Slater Middle School
$6 Adult /$3 Kids (ages 12 & under)
Entertainment
Enjoy festive live music throughout the morning.
The RCCS Human Race 2014 team donate/signup page is now online at:
http://www.humanracenow.org/goto/RivertoCoastChildrensServices12
You can invite your friends to donate online and/or join our team.
River to Coast Children’s Services
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Staff and their phone number extensions.
(707) 869-3613
Agnese Daniel (Fiscal Specialist) 110
Soledad Cardona (Lead Family Case Manager, Senior
NHTSA Certified Car Safety Seat Technician) 107
Ana Martinez (Family Case Manager) 109
Faviola Ledezma (Family Case Manager) 114
Mendy Behrens (Child Development Resource
Specialist) 117
Kari Wilson (Child Development Resource Specialist)
116
Lupita Dominguez (Child Development Resource
Specialist) 118
Jayme Melum (Child Development Programs
ADDENDUM TO HANDBOOK
Our Service Delivery Area. RCCS’ service area includes the West Sonoma County Union High School, Monte Rio,
Guerneville, Harmony, Fort Ross, Oak Grove, Montgomery, Sonoma County portion of Shoreline Unified School and
the Kashia Reservation School Districts .
For AP funding: For families in the Alternative Payment Programs, either the care must be used OR the family must
live in the service area descried above.
For CFCC Funding: For families in the Family Child Care (CFCC) programs, child care must be provided by our
contracted providers in the RCCS Family Child Care Network
YOUR CASE MANAGER WILL SHARE NETWORK PROVIDERS WITH YOU.
RCCS THANKS the:
RUSSIAN RIVERY ROTARY FOR
THEIR GENEROUS DONATION
OF $2000 FOR THE EMERGENCY
RESOURCES PROGRAM AND
$500 FOR THE CAR SEAT SAFETY
PROGRAM
♥♥♥♥
WELFARE LEAGUE
OF SANTA ROSA
FOR DONATING
LAYETTES FOR
NEWBORNS!
Director) 105
• Elaina Boyce (Community Resources & Referral
Coordinator)104
• Anahi Flores (Reception & R&R Counselor) 101
River to Coast Children’s Services
P.O.Box 16/16300 1st St.
Guerneville, Ca 95446
Oficina abierto: M-F , 9 AM-5PM
(707)869-3613
Fax(707) 869-2616
email: [email protected]
http://www.rccservices.org
Sirviendo el Oeste del Condado de Sonoma con:
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Referencias para el Cuidado de Niños
Recursos para los Niños y sus Familias
Apoyo para los Proveedores del Cuidado de Niños
Ayuda Monetaria para el Cuidado de Niños
Programa de suministros de Emergencia
Gimnasio para Niños en Guerneville, Forestville y Bodega Bay
Programa de Asientos de Seguridad
Prescolar
River to Coast Children’s Services
P.O.Box 16/16300 1st St.
Guerneville, Ca 95446
Office open : M-F , 9AM-5PM
(707)869-3613
Fax(707) 869-2616
email: [email protected]
http://www.rccservices.org
Serving west Sonoma County with:
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Help paying for child care
Referrals for child care
Resources for children and their families
Support for child care providers
Emergency Resources Program
Kindergym and Infantgym in Guerneville, Forestville and Bodega
Bay
Car Safety Seat Program
Preschools
and the:
STATE AND FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS REPRESENTING SONOMA COUNTY
GOVERNOR Jerry Brown
Capitol Office: State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 445-2841
U.S. SENATE
Senator Barbara Boxer
Washington DC Office: 112 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-3553
Senator Dianne Feinstein
Washington DC Office: 331 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-3841
U.S. CONGRESS
Congressman Jared Huffman (2nd District)
Washington DC Office: 1630 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5161
District Offices:
317 3rd St., Ste. 1, Eureka, CA 95501 - (707) 407-3585
430 North Franklin St., Ft. Bragg, CA 95437
999 5th Ave., San Rafael, CA 95404 - (415) 258-9657
Congressman Mike Thompson (5th District)
Washington DC Office: 231 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3311
District Offices:
1040 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559 - (707) 226-9898
985 Walnut Ave., Vallejo, CA 94592 - (707) 645-1888
Santa Rosa, CA - (707) 542-7182
CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE
Senator Noreen Evans (2nd District)
Capitol Office: State Capitol, Room 4081, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4002
Santa Rosa Office: 50 D Street #120A, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: (707) 576-2771
Senator Lois Wolk (3rd District)
Capitol Office: State Capitol, Room 5114, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4003
Napa-Sonoma Office:
1040 Main St., Ste. 101, San Rafael, CA 94559 - (707) 224-1990
CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY
Assemblymember Wes Chesbro (2nd District)
Capitol Office: State Capitol, P.O. Box 942849, Sacramento, CA 94249
Santa Rosa Office: 50 D Street, Suite 450, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: (707) 576-2526
Assemblymember Mariko Yamada (4th District)
Capitol Office: State Capitol, Room 5160 (P.O. Box 942849), Sacramento, CA 94249
Phone: (916) 319-2010
District Office: 555 Mason St., Ste. 275, Vacaville, CA 95688 - (707) 455-8025
Assemblymember Marc Levine (10th District)
Capitol Office: State Capitol, Room 2137 (P.O. Box 942849), Sacramento, CA 94249
Phone: (916) 319-2010
Petaluma Office: Petaluma City Hall, 11 English St., Petaluma, CA 94952 - (707) 773-0606
Activities/Actividades . Workshops/Talleres . Events/Eventos
April / Abril Calendar 
2014
‹‹ 4/1: Kindergym in Guerneville
‹‹ 4/2: Kindergym in Forestville
‹‹ 4/5: Attendance sheets due in RCCS by 5 PM/ Hoy
es el día límite de las Hojas de Asistencia a las 5 PM
‹‹ 4/7 & 8: Kindergym in Guerneville
‹‹ 4/8: El Comité PAC se reúne a las 6:00 PM en
RCCS. Por favor llamar a Soledad al 707-869-3613
x 107 / PAC Committee meets at 6:00 PM at RCCS.
Call Soledad at 869.3613 x 107)
‹‹ 4/9: Kindergym in Forestville
‹‹ 4/11: Kindergym in Bodega Bay
‹‹ 4/11: EVENING OF HONOR, NOCHE DE HOMENAJE,
6-8 PM, MARY AGATHA FURTH CENTER, 8400 OLD
REDWOOD HWY, WINDSOr
‹‹ 4/14 & 15: Kindergym in Guerneville
‹‹ 4/16: Kindergym in Forestville
‹‹ 4/16: Providers and Parents Workshop y Taller de
Proveedores y Padres,"School Readiness", 6:15 to
8:00 PM at/en RCCS, RSVP Mendy at 869-3613 x 117
‹‹ 4/16: Outreach Committee meeting 4:30 PM at
RCCS y El comité de publicidad de RCCS se réune
de 5:30 PM en RCCS
‹‹ 4/18: Provider Payday y Día de pago de los
proveedores
‹‹ 4/21 & 22: Kindergym in Guerneville
‹‹ 4/23: Kindergym in Forestville
‹‹ 4/23: Board of Directors meeting / Mesa Directiva
de RCCS se reúne, 6:30 at RCCS
‹‹ 4/28 & 29: Kindergym in Guerneville
‹‹ 4/30: Kindergym in Forestville
2014  May / Mayo Calendario
‹‹ 5/5 & 6: Kindergym in Guerneville
‹‹ 5/5: Attendance sheets due in RCCS by 5 PM/ Hoy es
el día límite de las Hojas de Asistencia a las 5 PM
‹‹ 5/7: Kindergym in Forestville
‹‹ 5/8: Kindergym in Bodega Bay
‹‹ 5/12 & 13: Kindergym in Guerneville
‹‹ 5/13: El Comité PAC se reúne a las 6:00 PM en
RCCS. Por favor llamar a Soledad al 707-869-3613 x
107 / PAC Committee meets at 6:00 PM at RCCS. Call
Soledad at 869.3613 x 107)
‹‹ 5/14: Kindergym in Forestville
‹‹ 5/19 & 20: Kindergym in Guerneville
‹‹ 5/21: Kindergym in Forestville
‹‹ 5/21: Providers and Parents Workshop y Taller de
Proveedores y Padres, 6:15 to 8:00 PM at/en RCCS,
RSVP Mendy at 869-3613 x 117
‹‹ 5/21: Outreach Committee meeting 4:30 PM at
RCCS y El comité de publicidad de RCCS se réune de
5:30 PM en RCCS
‹‹ 5/16: Provider Payday y Día de pago de los
proveedores
‹‹ 5/26 & 27: Kindergym in Guerneville
‹‹ 5/23: Kindergym in Forestville
‹‹ 5/26: MEMORIAL DAY, OFFICE CLOSED/OFICINA
CERRADA
‹‹ 5/26 &27: NO KINDERGYM IN GUERNEVILLE
‹‹ 5/28: Board of Directors meeting / Mesa Directiva
de RCCS se reúne, 6:30 at RCCS
‹‹ 5/28: Kindergym in Forestville
Save the Date
Saturday evening, June 7, 2014
Enchanted Wine Country Evening
at Korbel Champagne Wine Cellars
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
join us for this celebration of fabulous food,
fine wines, fantastic auctions and music.
A great time for a great benefit: River to Coast Children’s Services!
for more details & to purchase tickets call River to Coast Children’s Services at (707) 869-3613
oR Visit our beautiful new website & purchase tickets online at: www. rccservices.org
Provider
Workshop:
April 16, 2014
"School
Readiness"
6:15 - 8:00 pm
at
RCCS
for more information
call Mendy at
869-3613 ext 117
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The RCCS Human Race 2014 team donate/signup page is now online at:
http://www.humanracenow.org/goto/RivertoCoastChildrensServices12
You can invite your friends to donate online and/or join our team.
Visit our new website:www.rccservices.org
Celebrate the Week
of the Young Child:
April 6 -12, 2014
Printed with funds provided by the Early Education and Support Division (formerly CDE)