We support the healthy development of children, from prenatal through age 5, and enrich the lives of their families and communities in #SantaClaraCounty.
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From expanding workshop offerings to more families to managing a pop-up Family Resource Center, we celebrated our community partners at our last Learning Collaborative of the fiscal year.
We are proud to work alongside every single agency as part of this initiative.
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Surprise! Potter the Otter made a special visit to a TK classroom and surprised some little learners!
He handed out books and his new reading tracker.
Want to join Potter's Summer Reading Club? Visit our website: bit.ly/49E0h5q
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It was a joy to celebrate with early educators who have graduated from the myTeachstone program this year.
We are so proud of their hard work!
If you're interested in taking part in Quality Matters next year, visit our website to learn more.
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I’m On My Way to K!: A Parent Guide to a Successful Kindergarten Journey is a free downloadable resource!
Get the guide for free today: bit.ly/3PSuJSO
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Quality Matters child care providers and assistant teachers celebrated a successful year of Community of Practice (COP) sessions by connecting with peers and painting their own Potter the Otter in a relaxed setting.
Want to get involved with Quality Matters? Visit our website!
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This summer, families can take part in Potter the Otter's Summer Reading Club. Download Potter the Otter's summer reading log and tracker to keep kids reading all summer long: bit.ly/49E0h5q and earn special Potter prizes!
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It's as simple as that: every baby deserves clean, dry diapers.
Help keep our Diaper Kit Program going for young children who need diapers in Santa Clara County: bit.ly/4tiEEyn
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Early educators in our Shared Services Alliance spent part of their Saturday at an advocacy networking event.
Events like these are one small step that can help us all strengthen early education advocacy networks and educator voices in our community.
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We attended the Alum Rock Counseling Center’s annual luncheon at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose.
We thank the Alum Rock Counseling Center for its continued work supporting the academic, mental health, and social needs of youth and families of East San Jose.
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Happy World Otter Day! 🦦❤️
Today, we celebrate Potter the Otter and his beloved storybooks that have brought connection, comfort and joy to families, teachers, and educators for so many years.
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The doctor said we need more greens.
So we said: "Ok, which book should we read?"
Which green book from Potter's library is your fave? Let us know in the comments!
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Innovate with Hope brought together advocates who believe innovation should extend to all.
We learned from many people in our community who are passionate about creating opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Families deserve support during challenging times.
Nathan leads our Standing Firm for Families Emergency Funds initiative that has $100,000 in assistance left to give in partnership with @CatholicCharSCC.
Get more details about this opportunity: bit.ly/43cGbLQ
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Lourdes, like many families in our community, relies on our Diaper Kit Program to keep her grandchildren clean and dry.
You can help us make sure babies have the critical items like diapers they need to thrive: bit.ly/4tiEEyn
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Relive the fun and magic of Potter the Otter Day!
Your support helped create a fun and meaningful experience for families with young children.
See more fun from the event: bit.ly/4bGD4kr
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We recently released our Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA). The report shows that fewer children are entering kindergarten fully prepared compared to previous years, but there are clear steps families can take to improve outcomes.
Read the report: bit.ly/3R0R54I
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Our Executive Director, Jennifer, recently made a trip to Washington, D.C. She met with six legislative offices, including @RepZoeLofgren and staff for Senator Schiff and Senator Padilla to discuss child care and other issues important to young children and their families.
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Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, in partnership with Humane Society Silicon Valley, provides FREE dog and cat food once a month at our Family Resource Centers. 🔗 See everything our FRCs offer: bit.ly/CCSCC-FRC@humanesocie…
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#SanJose #PetFoodPantry
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🚨 URGENT NEED: Tonight a parent in our community will run out of diapers.
More families than ever are turning to our Diaper Kit Program for help, and we need to raise funds to keep this lifeline going.
Please give today: bit.ly/4tiEEyn
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