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!
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Central Valley Children’s Services Network’s 33rd Annual Sunshine Day is
part of the nationally recognized Week of the Young Child celebration. This
year, the Week of the Young Child (WOYC) is April 22-28, 2012 and the
theme is ‘Early Years are Learning Years.’ WOYC is an annual celebration
sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC). The purpose of WOYC is to focus public attention on the needs
of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood
programs and services that meet those needs. As a way to conclude the
week-long celebration, Children’s Services Network offers Sunshine Day as
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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.***
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
