| Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS/SUID/AAP and Safe Sleep) This training discusses Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS/SUID/AAP Safe Sleep), including behaviors that increase the risk of SIDS, safe sleep habits, licensing standards, and resources for further information. The successful completion of this course meets DCFS pre-service licensing requirements for home care providers. Licensed providers will also receive training hours for license renewal. **Meets DCFS requirement for all providers** Hours: 1.5 CDA Area: 1 Presenter: Connie Crawford |
Shaken Baby Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury
This training discusses the signs, symptoms, causes, triggers, prevention, and long-term effects of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury. The successful completion of this course meets DCFS pre-service licensing requirements for home care providers. Licensed providers will also receive training hours for license renewal.
**Meets DCFS requirement for all providers**
Hours: 1.5 CDA Area: 1 Presenter: Connie Crawford
Provider Quarterly Meeting
At this meeting, childcare providers will come together to discuss challenges, success, and network. YWCA Lake County CCR&R wants to create a strong community of child care providers that will cultivate a space where providers feel supported, not just by us but by each other. Join us to discuss information on policy changes that will affect you, gain more knowledge about the YWCA Lake County, and learn about funding options.
Hours: 2 CDA Area: 6 Presenter: Mellissa Ferguson
Both family Child Care providers and Center staff are invited to join us as we discuss the steps to attaining the Child Development Associate. ECPP, Formerly known as Protégé, is a compilation of classes and trainings that prepare you with the necessary knowledge to plan and develop a safe, healthy and educational program. It will also give you the tools needed to create your professional portfolio resources to get your CDA..
Hours: 2 CDA Area: 2, 8 Presenter: Mellissa Ferguson
| Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS/SUID/AAP and Safe Sleep) This training discusses Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS/SUID/AAP Safe Sleep), including behaviors that increase the risk of SIDS, safe sleep habits, licensing standards, and resources for further information. The successful completion of this course meets DCFS pre-service licensing requirements for home care providers. Licensed providers will also receive training hours for license renewal. **Meets DCFS requirement for all providers** Hours: 1.5 CDA Area: 1 Presenter: Connie Crawford |
Shaken Baby Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury
This training discusses the signs, symptoms, causes, triggers, prevention, and long-term effects of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury. The successful completion of this course meets DCFS pre-service licensing requirements for home care providers. Licensed providers will also receive training hours for license renewal.
**Meets DCFS requirement for all providers**
Hours: 1.5 CDA Area: 1 Presenter: Connie Crawford
| Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters The purpose of this in-person training is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. Everyone who suspects child abuse or neglect should call the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Abuse Hotline to make a report, but Mandated Reporters are required by law to do so. Hours: 2 CDA Area: 1 Presenter: Yashira Melendez |
| The Importance of Fatherhood In this training, participants will learn the importance and responsibility of how to be a positive male influence in the lives of their children. There will be small activities and ideas so you can incorporate into the lives of the children. Lastly, what we can expect by being part of the development of children. Hours: 2 CDA Area: 4, 8 Presenter: Marco Jimenez |