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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/16/2000, LIASON REPORT - INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY SEETING AGENDA l�a�SOI� i2EpO12� DATE Elk -00 Ref7cr't- • C9L`OUNCIL ❑CDD DIR May 16, 2000 9A0 ❑FIN DIR @1CCA0 ❑FIRE CNI-F TO: Council Colleagues (ATTORNEY [3 PW DIR $ [,�CLERKIORIG ❑POUCE UF i f ❑ 'GMT TEAM . ❑FEC IL DIR DIR FROM: John Ewan �. o � p❑�PjERS DIR c SUBJECT: Integrated Waste Management Authority The San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority met on May 10, 2000 and discussed the following items of interest: • City of SLO went four million miles on used motor oil without problems. • Paso Robles is not interested in membership at this time. • IWMA will receive Keep California Beautiful award for outstanding environmental achievement on May 31, 2000 in Sacramento. Sharon Davis will present the award. • The Habitat for Humanity recycled building products store has opened at Rancho El Chorro. • Coke has announced plans to use recycled materials in its bottles (see attachment). JE:ss RECEIVED • MAY 1 6 2000 SLO CITY CLERK May 16 00 01 : 38p John Ewan 805-544-3411 p. 2 DATE: May (0, 2000 ITEM: 11 • ❑ Approve ❑ Deny ❑ Continue to TO: Integrated Waste Management Authority FROM: William A. Worrell, Manager RE: Coke Send it Back Campaign (Receive and File). RECOMMENDATION Receive and file. DISCUSSION On America Recycle Day(November 22, 1997)the IWMA started a send it back campaign to Coke. • We asked consumers to return the plastic PET bottles to Coke because Coke had broken their promise to use recycled plastic in their PET bottles. This campaign was adopted by national organizations such as the Grass Roots Recycling Network. As can be seen by the enclosed article, Coke has announced that it will use recycled content in its plastic bottles. FISCAL IMPACT None. ATTACHMENT: Waste News Article, April 17, 2000 1 1 � ,May 16 00 01 : 38p John Ewan 805-544-3411 p. 3 Coke to use 10% recycled content By Steve Toloken environmental affairs."It could fluctu- lot of-detail about suppliers X,Y and Z." ate,but 10 percent is a safe number." Coke's announcement was uncharac- ATUNTA—Coca-Cola Co. said it plans Foote declined to say how much of its teristically low-key,unlike its high-pro- to use 10 percent recycled content in bottle mix could have recycled resin. file declaration a decade ago that it several billion of. its polyethylene But the head of Coke's bottling cooper- would use 25 percent recycled content. terephthalate bottles this year. ative for the western United States Observers speculated that Coke did not The statement is Coke's first signif- wants to be able to offer recycled con- want to raise expectations. icant announcement in a decade re- tent in one of every four bottles. Coke's announcement left both in- lated to use of recycled content in its "During the year well have reached dustry and environmentalists saying plastic bottles_ In some ways, it is a an ability to get to 25 percent of the bot- that more needs to be done to collect victory for environmentalists who tles having 10 percent[recycled] con- more bottles for recycling—they just have been hammering the company to tent,'said Robert Tremblay,president differ over how to do that. _ do it.But the decision also is prompt- of Western Container Corp.in Midland, The GrassRoots Recycling Network, ing worry from recyclers about how Texas'Thafs what rd like to be able to which has been pressuring Coke for the the soft drink giant's plans will see to support this Coca-Cola initiative.' years to use recycled content, said the impact the recycled PET market. Coke pays a premium for recycled- announcement is significant. But Coke said it plans to use a direct content bottles but believes it should GRRN said that Coke needs to do more blend process to make the bottles,along "be able to compete with what our sys- to boost collection. For GRRN, that the lines of what it uses in Australia. tem pays for virgin(resin],"Foote said. means supporting bottle bills."Phe only The amount of recycled content could The company declined to talk specifi- means we've seen developed in the last depend on availability and other eco- cally about which direct blend technolo- 30 years to ensure that a majority of nomic factors,company officials said. gy it would use."We are in a business bottles get recycled is bottle bills,"said "We expect this year for our bottlers to enterprise where we are trying to incur- GRRN spokesman Lance King.■ produce several billion bottles using r, porate recycled content," Foote said. cycled content at a 10 percent level,'said "We are not trying to do this in a public Toloken is a reporter for Crain Commnni- Jeff Foote,Coke's director of corporate relations stunt. I can't get into a whole cations'Plastics News. A Agenda&StaffReport 05-16-00 Item 4 Mark McCullough President,IAFF Local 3523 P.O.Box 1326 Templeton,CA 93465 Item 3 ECOSLO Chamber of Commerce Maggie Cox 979 Osos Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 ~ !J EOC Child Care Resource Connection Sprinj 2000 . News from the Child Care Front 1 Program Update ings has been scheduled for the Spring. We expect that these workshops will support <- We've now settled into our new location on those just beginning the process,as well as, you that d h Fiero Lane ano a have been y ,_.�,,U� '-.:.•-�•-,_- p y individuals who have been providing for _` N able to find us! We are now located be- families I families for years. We hope that these pro- !•— _ tween the airport and Tank Farm Road at viders will take the opportunity to network 805A Fiero Lane in San Luis Obispo. 41•��r.-�� t� ��'` with other providers,connect with commu- y The Child Care Resource Connection Sub- nity resources,and learn more about busi- �'`' sidy Department has been receiving posi- ness,health and safety,child growth and ✓ r - '��' tive feedback on its reorganization. It ap- development,and key topics in child care. pears that the three-region split has helped Our resource and referral counselors con- our staff better connect with parents and tinue to provide referrals to families seeking 7 providers. child care. If you are a parent,let us help r� Our Child Care Food Program continues to you find care.If you are a provider,please reach out to providers in San Luis Obispo capitalize on this opportunity to fill vacan- t and surrounding counties. The program cies by being listed in our database. j offers parents and providers an opportunity We recently installed a drop box so that you .y to assure that children are being served I healthy and nutritious meals. can feel confident that the papers you drop W off after hours will get to the appropriate ...�y The Toy and Resource Lending Library has department. We know that you are all busy ordered some new educational materials and that sometimes making yourself avail- and toys. Come in and check some out! able to parents makes it hard to come in W . ; during our office hours. :4As always,we are here to meet your child 1..,.f. Child Care Services Update care needs.In order to give you more access The Resource and Referral Department con- to our broad range of services,we have ac- p uired a toll free hone number. Please ( [roues to receive phone calls from individu- 9 p als interested in becoming licensed family don't hesitate to make use of this service. i i = ( child care providers. A new series of train- The number is(888)727-2272. p ; . EOC Child Care Resource Connection Advisory Board ABBY LASSEN.CHAIR - JAN MAITZEN,DIVISION MANAGER AT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES !!' NIPOMO,CA SAN LUIS OBISPO.CA SANDY AGALOS,REPRESENTATIVE - JAN MARX,EOC BOARD LIAISON OFFICE OF ASSEMBLYMAN ABEL ATTORNEY-AT-LAW MALDONADO SAN LUIS OBISPO.CA f SAN LUIS OBISPO.CA - MEMBER AT LARGE, F - SANDRA BOURBON,PROGRAM COORDINATOR OFFICE OF CONGRESSWOMAN LOIS CAPPS ' FAMILY SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM - = SAN LUIS OBISPO,CA ' - SAN LUIS OBISPO HOUSING AUTHORITY Z - BARBARA METZ,CHILD CARE PROVIDER SAN LUIS OBISPO.CA LORRAINE DUENEZ,REPRESENTATIVE NIPOMO,CA OFFICE OF SENATOR JACK O'CONNELL - ED OTHON. SAN LUIS OBISPO,CA CERTIFIED COURT INTERPRETER CARLOTTA DURAZO,DIRECTOR .ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICE F EMPLOYMENT TRAINING INTERPRETER CUESTA COLLEGE ,SLO.CA PASO ROBLES.CA MARIA VALENCIA,CHILD CARE ADVOCATE ( BILL JACKSON.SCHOOL PRINCIPAL RETIRED - COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING LOS Osos,CA I SANTA BARBARA.CA W Getting on the Matrix - The CARES bill,Compensation and Retention Encourage Stability,will be on Congress' docket again this year. This bill could potentially impact the way in which Family Child Care Providers are compensated for their role in the lives of families. For those who apply to the Child Development Matrix and fulfill its requirements,annual stipends could be distributed. The amount of the stipend would vary depending on the individual's education and experience. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing designed the Child Development Permit Matrix as a means of standardizing the qualifications required for staff in child development programs.This matrix was also recognized as having the potential to alleviate the shortage of quality child care and reduce staff turn over. The Child Development Permit Matrix outlined below was designed to determine levels of employment and appropriate corresponding titles and responsibilities. The permit takes both education and experience into account. Applicants are required to submit fingerprints and complete forms that attest to an individual's experience with children. Individuals who apply for the Permit are linked with a mentor who is responsible for facilitating ongoing professional growth. Individ- ual plans are devised based on individual personal growth goals.Appropriate activities and experiences are planned to facilitate meeting those professional growth goals. As an individual adds to his or her experiences through the required 105 hours of professional growth (within 5 years),that growth could potentially redefine an individual's qualifications and professional title. Currently,the expectation is that Family Child Care Providers would have to qualify as Site Supervisors in order to be considered for compensation. If the CARES bill passes,and if universal preschool is in fact adopted,providers may be able to apply for funding. Al- though currently the criteria for qualifying is high,there is always a chance that parental choice will be prioritized and providers with center based teacher qualifications may be able to generate salaries that take experience and education into account. If you are interested in applying for a Child Development Permit,contact Cindy Lovett at(209)543-7732 for an application. Child Development Permit Matrix, adopted from the Child Development Permit Matrix developed by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing TITLE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE FIVE YEAR ALTERNATIVE AUTHORIZA- REQUIREMENT REQUIREMENT RENEWAL QUALIRCA- TION TIONS Assistant 6 Early Childhood None 105 professional Accredited HERO Assist with Education(ECE)or growth hours program;or approved instruction; Child Dev. (CD) training supervised units Associate Teacher 12 ECE/CD units 50 days of 3+hours Must meet teacher Child Development May provide (includes core per day within 2 requirements within Associate instruction; courses) years 10 years Credential:or supervise Assistant approved training Teacher 24 ECE/CD 175 days of 3+ 105 professional AA or higher in ECE May provide including core+ 16 hours per day within growth hours or related&3 units instruction; general education 4 years supervised experience; supervise all above (GE)units or approved training Master Teacher 24 ECE/CD in- 350 days of 3+ 105 professional BA or higher with 12 May provide cluding core+16 GE hours per day within growth hours ECE units&3 super- instruction;coordinate units;+6 specializa- 4 years vised experience;or curriculum and staff tion;+2 adult approved training development supervision Site Supervisor AA(or 60 units)with 350 days fo 3+hours 105 hours of pro- Same as Master+ May supervise single 24 ECE/CD,includ- , per day within 4 fessional growth Teaching or Admin. site program,provide ing core;+6 admini- years,including at Credential with 12 instruction and coor- stration;+2 adult least 100 days of adult ECE&3 supervised dinate curriculum& supervision supervision experience staff development. Program Director BA with 24 ECE/ Site supervisor status 105 professional Teaching or Admin May supervise multi- CD,including core; and one program year growth hours credential with 12 ple site program;pro- +6 administration;+2 of site supervisor ex- ECE,+3 supervised or vide instruction;and adult supervision perience approved training coordinate curriculum &staff development O O Legislation Update Assembly Bill 458 * Authored by Zettel Child Care provid- Senate Bill 618*Authored by Chesbro Child Care fa- ers. Also known as "Oliver's Lau-". cilities: Fingerprinting and criminal record information fees. This bill requires every child care resource and referral pro- gram and every alternative payment program to advise every Existing law,effective January I,2000,prohibits a fee person of his or her right to the licensing information of a from being charged by the Department of Justice and the licensed child day care State Department facility. The licensing Approved by the Governor of Social Services information required to for the processing be maintained at the New Laws as of January 1 , 2000 of fingerprints,or facility,includes any for obtaining ser-public files pertaining to the facility that are maintained by tain criminal records of certain categories of persons in- the State Department of Social Services Community Care cluding certain volunteers who have contact with the Licensing Division. children. The bill prohibits the charging of fees for these purposes between January I,2000 and July 1,2000,and The bill intends to empower and encourage parents and fami- prohibits the charging of fees after that date,if funds for lies of children who utilize licensed child care facilities to those purposes are appropriated in the annual Budget make more informed child care choices by investigating,re- Act. If you do not fall into this category,see AB 1659 viewing, and evaluating all available information regarding Fingerprinting Exemptions to avoid the fingerprinting licensed childcare facilities and providers. and criminal records fee. See NEWS FRoM LICENSING. Assembly Bill 1052 * Authored by Jackson Child Care Initiative.Project. There is a project known as the California Child Care Initia- tive Project. Legislature intends to promote and foster the Information for this article was obtained from the project in cooperation with private corporations and local California State Senate website. To learn more ac- governments. The objective of the project is to increase the cess its website at www.sen.ca.gov. availability of quality childcare programs in the state. Equally important are multiplying the number of childcare spaces available,and enhancing the quality of childcare services of- fered. As of January I. 2001,the project will continue in- definitely. Two-year bills did not meet last year's legislative deadlines and will be heard in Congress again this year. Contact your Legislators to Assembly Bill 513*Authored by Mazzoni Pupils: inform them of your position on these bills.(Senator O'Connell, Age of Admission. Representative Capps,Representative Maldonado,or Governor Davis) Existing law requires that a child be admitted to kin- dergarten at the beginning of a school year,or at any. Assembly Bill 212 * Authored by Aroner Child Care and time later in the same year,if the child will have his or development. Also known as the"CARES"bill. her 5th birthday on or before December 2 of that school year. This bill would require instead that a This bill would establish the California child be admitted to a kindergarten CARES(Compensation and Retention EDUCATE YOUR LEGISLA- at the beginning of a school year,or Encourage Stability)program to beTOgS at any tithe later in the same year,if administered by a nonprofit or public the child will have his or her 5th organization selected by the Superintendent birthday on or before November 1 of the school year of Public Instruction. Pursuant to the provisions of the bill, for the 2001-02 school year,on or before October 1 childcare providers who become members of the Child for the school year,and on or before September 1 for Development Corps and fulfill its requirements would the 2003-04 school year,and each school year thereaf- receive annual stipends in varying amounts based on their ter. training and other criteria. O __ _ O Y V.. v 3 . N Subsidy News �y The EOC Child Care Resource Connection NEED TO DROP (CCRC) is happy to report that the efforts of the community and the advocating done by EOC CCRC and local representatives have OFF paid off. Additional funding for the Cal- �� WORKs subsidized child care programs was approved. We have not had to terminate any families due to lack of funding in San Luis PAPERWORK Obispo County. The EOC CCRC has also received additional AFTER HOURS? funding for the Federal Block Grand subsi- dized program, which will allow us to enroll parents from our Eligibility Waiting List. Let- ters to parents will be mailed in March inviting The Child Care Resource Connection now parents to attend group enrollments. This is wonderful news for families in San Luis has a drop box where you can drop off Obispo County who are low income and have been paying for their own child care. your paperwork. The box is located on The regional team reorganization of subsidy the back side of the wall as you walk up to staff has been successful in streamlining parent and provider contracts with the Eligibility the office. Any paperwork that is left in this Duty Worker. We are able to meet the needs of parents and providers more efficiently. box will be date stamped as received for Another new procedure that has just gone into the previous business day of the morning effect is that CCRC has changed the due date we retrieve it. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE for the.Attendance Records to the 5th of the month with payments mailed on the 23rd of the ANY TYPE OF PAYMENT IN THE DROP month. We will also be running a second pro- vider payment for Attendance Records re- BOX. Payments can be made at 1030 ceived between the 6th through the 14th of the month. The payments for these late Atten- Southwood Dr., SLO. dance Records will be mailed the last day of the month. This change has been implemented in an effort to better serve our parents and pro- viders. Kid Tested, Provider Approved Recipes Crock pot recipes are a fun easy way to make meals for children. CROCK POT LASAGNA The Child Care Food Sauce layer: Cheese layer: Program is excited to introduce two new 1 Ib ground beef 1 — 12 oz container staff members, 1 chopped onion cottage cheese I Holley Walker and 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup grated Shelly Wheelers They 2— 15 oz ons tomato sauce IM parmesan cheese will begin site visits in 1 1—6 oz on of tomato paste 12 oz shredded March and look for- 1 tsp dried oregano cheese ward to meeting Yong 12 oz uncooked lasagna noodles Begin by laying down a layer of sauce. Break the uncooked noodles to fit into your crock pot. Lay down a double layer of pasta. Add the cheese layer. Con- tinue piling the layers into the crock pot until you have the desired number of lay- ers. Be sure to end with a cheese layer. Cook on a low temperature for 6-8 hours. '.Tlanb to Pne Cava pwaidec,Daum Atattac,jar thio secipe. Please send us your tasty,kid tested recipes. EOC CCRC 805A Fiero cane, San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Food Program Our Child Care Referral Program continues to receive feed- back from parents relating their appreciation of your extra ef- forts to serve their children healthy and nutritious meals. Let Please remembertokeepyour us know If there is anything more we on do to support you and your business. Please don't hesitate to contact us foodprogrampaperwonY P through our new toll free number, 888-727-2272. separate from your subsidy .Jle P. ease sand `.Pwg�urrtc wuidee eewr We are invested in continuing to and support providers in this attendance mcords so that we iced Olaf aae opeaoaxed county. We have also made it our goal to expand to Mon epya UnitedStabW terey and Tulare counties. We believe that this new growth can payyouondMe DaWneaf %izid will keep us in touch with providers'needs and give us oppor- uae(usjoa .ae tunities to educate, share new ideas and recipes. usoa a an egaaP ap- pamuwaVpwWden and anpt v,m V 000 lly Tenat Tuttfr "Dip 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Place peanut butter,yogurt and cinnamon in bowl, 1 container(8 oz.)vanilla yogurt 1 stir with whisk until thoroughly blended. Using / whisk,gently stir whipped topping into peanut but- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon ter mixture until blended. Using a (optional) _� `!, scraper,place dip in chilled bowl for serving. 1/2 cup thawed frozen whipped r =` •v toppthg '� FluSfv gtraWl>erry blp Omit peanut butter. Substitute Apples or pears for dipping strawberry yogurt for vanilla yogurt 1W 14W Fill your Pockets with Tools of the Trade Ihtrehave a taovac tool belt for a few dollars at your lucml laurtliwarestore APO • Whenever you may come into contact with any bodily fluid,it is a good idea to wear latex gloves to protect yourself and others. Practice! App I n Bandaids with loves on is hard work,but it is an important skill to acquire. It is also important to practice removing the gloves w � without touching the outside or exposed portions of the gloves with your unprotected hands. • It is always good to keep Bandaids and Kleenex handy. Whenever you use either of these tools or come in contact with any bodily fluid,be sure to model appropriate hand-washing. Depending on the age of the child,enable her or him to take responsibility for his or her own needs. Don't forget to remind them to wash their hands!! • Always keep paper and pens handy so that you can remind yourself to talk to parents about their child's day. You are a hard worker and Out in a long day. Don't expect yourself to remember everything! It is especially important to record injuries and hurt feelings. Be sure to write down the situation,what happened,and what was done. Hold on to the paper for your records and _ • don't forget to record the date and time of the incident or developmentally notable steps. DON'T FORGET THE GOOD NEWS! Although we often approach parents with news about injuries and hurt feelings,a big part of main- taining relationships with your families is sharing the excitement of children's accomplishments. Ammy Faces Materials: Wire coat hanger Nylon knee high stocking . • Chennile sterns Feathers Felt Jewels White craft glue %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%? What to do: Hold a coat hanger upside-down and push sides in to form a diamond. Pull a nylon stock- ing over a hanger to form a mask. Have your children cut out eyes and a mouth out of Q felt, and glue them to the mask Embellish with feathers for hair or wind chennile stems around your finger for curly hair. Add jewels or anything else you may have in your craft supplies to support children's creativity. Don't limit yourselves. Masks give children the opportunity to see the would as a cat or a monster, as a daddy or even a movie star! Upcoming Training Information What you need to know N *Licensing Orientations are held on the second Wednesday about Emergency Medical W of each month from 9:30- 12:00 p.m.at 1030 Southwood Services Authority Dr,SLO. Please call to reserve a space. Effective September 1, 1999 all licensed April Family Child Care Providers must receive their 15 hours of health&safety training through E.M.S.A Protecting Children (Emergency Medical Service Authority)approved Wednesday,April 5 6:00-8:00 coup. CCRC 805A Fiero Ln,SLO When you are registering for either a pediatric CPR/First Aid(8 hr.)or Preventative Health(7 hr.) course,be sure to ask if that trainer is E.M.S.A. Giving Children A Healthy Start Units approved. Assurance will lie in the fact that all Saturday,April 8 8:30- 12:30 p.m. approved courses will affix a small E.M.S.A.sticker to Cuesta College North Co.Campus,Paso Robles the certificate that you will receive at that training.The z following are this counties list of approved courses: Managing Difficult Behavior units - • EOC Child Care Resource Connection offers an approved CPR/First Aid course. Call for details Saturday,April 8 1:30 5:30 p.m. and upcoming dates. Cuesta College North Co.Campus,Paso Robles 0 We have a new trainer for the Preventative Health component of the required health and safety Licensing Orientation training. Paula Minney has agreed to travel from Wednesday,April 12, 9:30-12:00 Bakersfield to present her EMSA approved EOC 1030 Southwood Drive,SLO ,rte training program. Call for,details and upcoming dates. Taxes&Recordkeeping Workshop Tuesday,April 25 6-9 p.m. CCRC 805 A Fiero Ln.,SLO May Are you interested in caring for Infants & Toddlers? Keys to Serving Children with Special Needs Saturday.May 6 8:30-4:30 The EOC Child Care Resource Connection in- CCRC 805 A Fiero Ln.,SLO vites all Child Care Providers to attend an upcom- ing training series that provides insight on caring Licensing Orientation for children in their younger years. These enrich- Wednesday,May 10 9:30-12:00 ing courses will entertain,educate and motivate EOC 1030 Southwood Dr., SLO you! We are in the planning stages of the next training CPR/ 1st AID certification (EMSA approved) series. Look for upcoming dates and times in Saturday.May 20 8:30-5:00 your mailbox. CCRC 805 A Fiero Ln.,SLO June TOT Safety(EMSA approved) Saturday,June 3 8:30-4:00 Ca hat our Toy&Resource CCRC 805 A Fiero Ln.,SLO ry is available for your from videos&books to Start Up: Business Basics of toysfor all ages.Monday,June 12 6:00-8:00 y at 541-2272 to makeCCRC 805 A Fiero Ln.,SLO ointment todayll Licensing Orientation Wednesday,June 14 9:30-12:00 EOC 1030 Southwood Dr.,SLO Feeling Lousy? Does it seem like you and your children are suffering one bout of the cold or A flue after another? Maybe all you need is a little bet of soap and water to re your wash itall away. Immunization. Whenever you or your children come into contact with bodily fluids,it is im- ° 0 cards up—to—.. portant to wash your hands. This means that every time a nose is wiped,a diaper is changed,or anyone comes into contact with blood,hands need to be date? washed. 0 It is important to establish routines and model appropriate hand washing tech- O Let us know niques as well as the importance of taking responsibility for your own health. Always wash your hands before preparing or eating any meal and make sure O if you need o new cards. that children do as well. Make it fun! Make up a hand washing song or chant and talk about washing bubbles away. Never underestimate the fun that can be had with a handful of Q ° bubbles. * Always 058 Soap and warm water * An example(sung to Twinkle.Twinkle Little Star) * Rob bands tooetthsr for 10.10 seconds Put some soap and water on your hands,make some bubbles it you can * Rinse all those babbles down the drain Q * Dry your hands wtO a clean dry towel Rub your fingers back and forth,rub them rub them south and northO c O O O Rinse those bubbles down the drain,dry your hands, now that's the game Q 100, l HEALTH AND SAFETY SCHOLARSHIPS Don't forget to turn in your Health and Safety Training Reimbursement r " forms. Save copies of your receipts and certificate to be reimbursed for up to $65.00 of your training fees. News From Licensing There have been more changes to the criminal background check requirements. The change exempts the following persons from the background check requirements => Volunteers who meet all of the following conditions: The volunteer is providing time-limited specialized services. The licensee or a facility employee with a criminal record clearance or exemption directly supervised the volunteer The volunteer is never left alone with children in care Students enrolled or participating in an accredited educational institution who meet all of the following conditions: The licensee or a facility employee with a criminal record clearance or exemption directly supervises the student. The facility has,on file,a written agreement with the educational institution concerning the placement of students. The student spends no more than 16 hours per week at the facility. NOW -4-4-_4_4_4_4 J% 4 4 San Luis Obispo-'s Need for Child Care The 1999 California Child Care Portfolio J�a document compiled by the California Child Care Resource and i • Referral Network, was published in an attempt to describe the need for child care across the state.. Each of A • California's 58 counties were asked to compile data that could describe family's needs as they compare to the actual services that are available within the county. 4 Our referral staff determined that, of the requests for child care;39% can be described as requests for in- fant and toddler care, 36%are for preschool-age care, and the remaining 25%of requests are for families with children who are in need of school-age care. This document has been a resource for us in our attempts to ascertain the needs of families in this county. J% -There are 4.1 times more children,ages 0-13,with working parents than licensed child care slots" in San J% Luis Obispo County. J% Are you receiving Referrals? 7 CONTACT OUR REFERRAL STAFF TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES IN N THIS COUNTY. FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN DO TO ACCOMMODATE FAMILIES AND BUILD 1 YOUR BUSINESS. PLEASE CALL US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO UPDATE YOUR REFERRAL PAGE. We Heard It From You . . . J% J am oeq happV We exf6b" J% 113&4c bloc w4ifiapa veW much.and 3 ukwd to continue uu&him in Spaniah" J% "We need mow dw6ea ....1 a 64 u6 6ea4m ouwdoza modwamw" o od "ComV time 3 attend a wog&fwp d sembulo me fiew to caw fm mip daidwa and avv=U it encou4aqw me to 4 continue attending.die6c uw%&fiop6." 4 J% "eanfietue with.&me tooi&fiopa" J% 4 6% "We need more dwew" 3 Race&awed to 6dkoe in mipeff t % Wou mo&ude ud to continue with,om education.and to keep going in Qi fe„ forfic uw&4bfwp waa excellent and d Uped me to uwA with mV ghdo. 4 "J an a AU caw pwaidn and mV fiante io going to Become a omate ilhwkw6,5 ftwt m*6eq" *7 Thank you for taking the time to comment on our workshops. If you are interested in learning N more about the workshops that are available, please call us at (888)727-2272. NNW - YOU - - - --- - 4 The EOC Child Care Resource Connection would like to offer a new training series focusing on: This series is in the works and we woulllld like your input! Topics may include: ■ CHOOSING QUALITY CHILDCARE ■ POSITIVE GUIDANCE & DISCIPLINE ■ EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & CHILD SAFETY ISSUES__ PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED 541-2272 The following is a sample of a way to communicate with parents about their children's daily activities. Special thanks to Brandie Ayers for allowing us to replicate her"Daily Report Form" CHILD'S NAME: DATE: MEALS 8 am Breakfast: 12 pm Snack: 10 am Snack: After Nap Snack: TODAY I ATE: EVERYTHING_ SOME I WASN"T HUNGRY NAPTIME A.M. to = Hrs. P.M. to Hrs. Y SLEEP WAS: RESTFUL LIGHT DISTURBED GUESS WHATI NOR$ 1 1 2 I the Heaithline for aphone ash after you oneeze or cough .. consultation on a variety of Health & Safety Topi ■ . Behavior Problems �v ■ Prevention of J Infectious disease . ■ Injury Prevention ■ Nutrition �l� i�un•' ■ Health & Safety ■ Training Resources 4 ■ Caring for Children f with Special Needs ■ Child Growth & Development \ • Staff Health \ • Child Abuse& Violence Prevention Qtid Health ALERT,P.O.Box 6102_S,Newton Highlands,MA M461 Copyright I99A Not to be dupik ted for ale or mmmetdil purPo NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION • U.S. Postage • Paid Permit No. 196 • San Luis Obispo, CA • 1 � • • WORKING TO MEET YOUR • CHILD CARE NEEDS • 805-A Fiero Lane San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 • • Phone:(805)541-2272 • Toll Free:(888)727-2272 • Fax:(805)541-0141 • • EOC Child Care Resource Connection Referral Policy The Economic Opportunity Commission Child Care Resource Connec- tion (CCRC)encourages and supports parental choice in their selec- tion of child care services. Children have the right to adequate and safe care. The Child Care Resource Connection provides accurate in- formation on available child care in San Luis Obispo County. We rec- ognize the ethnic, cultural and linguistic differences inherent in the communities we serve. It is our policy to provide referral services free of charge to any indi- vidual or group regardless of race, creed, sex,age, handicap, income, or marital status. We offer referrals, not recommendations to licensed } child care providers and exempt Trustline providers. Parents are given V .r .; an average of five providers' names, program descriptions and tele- phone ele phone numbers from which to choose child rare. All parents are encouraged to contact the Department of Social Serv- ices,Community Care Licensing,to find out about any substantiated complaints that have been reported to this agency. (805)682-7647 The Child Care Resource Connection staff will contact all licensed fa- cilities to inform providers of available free referral services offered through this agency. Computerized Child Care Provider files are up- dated quarterly by a response survey,and daily as changes or addi- tions are received.