Welcome
Central Valley Children's Services Network (a public benefit, non-profit, 501 (C) (3) agency) welcomes you to the premier source for child care referral and resource in Fresno County.
CSN promotes high quality care for all children in Fresno County. CSN provides parents, guardians, and child care providers with: support and education; links to community resources; and tools to empower caregivers to advocate for children. Within program guidelines, CSN’s responsive, knowledgeable staff offer individualized services and build collaborative relationships to meet the needs of children!
Greg & Steve's 28th Annual Children's Music Concert is on the way!! Get ready to sing along, clap and dance as the Grammy Nominated duo Greg & Steve bring live children's music to Fresno!
Central Valley Children's Services Network invites you to Greg & Steve's 28th Annual Children's Music Concert, March 1st & 2nd, 2012 at Clovis Hills Community Church. Grammy nominated duo Greg & Steve bring live children's music to Fresno once again with popular children songs including: the "Chicken Dance," "If You're Happy and You Know It," "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes," and "The World is a Rainbow." For more information contact Children's Services Network at: (559) 456-1100; OR download an order form to purchase your tickets today!!
Our training courses are designed to help early childhood professionals complete annual training requirements and acquire required training hours for those seeking Child Development Professional Growth Hours, CDA credential renewal or in-service training. Our courses provide a variety of engaging topics designed specifically for the early childhood professional.
***CEU Units are not Transferable to California universities or colleges at the moment.***
All children have the right to receive the highest quality care available. Parents need to know what to look for, what options are available to them and what questions to ask. This information is a guide to helping parents make an informed decision.
Trained referral counselors are on duty Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm to help parents locate licensed child care which meets family's individual needs. The department maintains a current listing of all child care providers in Fresno County who are in good standing with Licensing and CSN.
There are 41 programs in Fresno County offering subsidized child care services. These programs receive their funding from many sources, including the state and federal government. Each funding source has its own set of eligibility requirements and each program receives a set amount of money determined by the Funder, not the local agency administering the program. To be placed on CSN's Eligibility List you may download the application by clicking the link below. You may also call the CSN Eligibility List directly at: (559) 256-0966, or (559) 256-0943 to request an application and you will also receive assistance in completing the application.
Children's Services Network believes that parents must become active participants in the interests of their child. That means being well informed about laws, regulations, and rights that you have as a parent. Scroll down for Spanish version.
Children's Services Network sponsors the local Parent Voices group, which is parent-led and focuses on the immediate needs of parents and families. These parents collaboratively may address child care, housing, transportation, health insurance, adult literacy, parenting skills, and other selected topics. Within the group is the opportunity to develop leadership, advocacy, and community organizing skills.
