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# Central Valley Children's Services Network

Central Valley CSN - "Improving the Quality of Life for Children of the Central Valley"

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Scholastic Book Fair](https://www.cvcsn.org/scholastic-book-fair/) - The Scholastic Book Fair Is Coming to CSN! CSN is excited to welcome families, children, and book lovers to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair, happening 5/4 – 5/8 from 8:30am-4:30pm at our FIND Care department We’ll also be offering eWallet, a convenient cashless payment option that makes shopping easy and secure. Every purchase helps support literacy
- [HEALTH & SAFETY REIMBURSEMENT FOR FRESNO COUNTY CC PROVIDERS](https://www.cvcsn.org/health-safety-reimbursement-for-fresno-county-cc-providers/) - Health & Safety The State of California has funded health and safety reimbursements for Fresno County Childcare Providers for up to $140. The program will end on June 1, 2026, or until funds run out. For my information, please see the attached document down below or contact the FIND Care department at 559-456-8195. Who can
- [KC’s Play and Learn February](https://www.cvcsn.org/kcs-play-and-learn-february/) - Come and join us for our next KC’s Play and Learn group on Friday, February 13 and February 20th! This is a great opportunity for children to learn and have fun in a supportive environment. Hope to see you there! ¡Únase para el próximo grupos de Juego y Aprendizaje de KC, el viernes 13 y
- [EBT Food Stamps Scam](https://www.cvcsn.org/ebt-food-stamps-scam/) - EBT Food Stamps Scam The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has identified a third-party mobile application titled “Ebt edge – food stamps” in the Apple iOS App Store. This app imitates the official FIS ebtEDGE Mobile App and charges users a $4.99 weekly fee or $60 for lifetime access. Should clients call or drop in to speak with DSS staff, clients
- [Fresno County Early Stars](https://www.cvcsn.org/fresno-county-early-stars/) - Bright Futures Begin Today! Are you a family member, friend, or neighbor caring for a child ages 0–5? We are enrolling caregivers just like you! This free program offers mentoring, training, and financial incentives to help you provide the best care possible. Scan the QR code or click here for more information. ¡Futuros Brillantes
- [KC's Play and Learn October](https://www.cvcsn.org/kcs-play-and-learn-october/) - Come hang out with us at KC’s next Play and Learn group – Friday, October 10! It’s a great chance for kids to play, discover, and make new friends in a cozy, welcoming space. ¡Acompáñanos en el próximo grupo de Juego y Aprendizaje de KC – el viernes 10 de octubre! Es una excelente oportunidad
- [KC's Play and Learn August Session](https://www.cvcsn.org/kcs-play-and-learn-august-session/) - Come and join us for our next KC’s Play and Learn group on Friday, August 22! This is a great opportunity for children to learn and have fun in a supportive environment. Hope to see you there! ¡Únase para nuestra próxima sesión comunitaria! Nuestras próximas sesiones son este viernes, 1 de agosto, de 9 a
- [KC's Play and Learn September Session](https://www.cvcsn.org/kcs-play-and-learn-september-session/) - Join us for KC’s next Play and Learn group on Friday, September 12! It’s a wonderful chance for children to explore, learn, and have fun in a warm and welcoming environment. We’d love to see you there! ¡Únase para el próximo grupos de Juego y Aprendizaje de KC, el viernes 12 de septiembre! Las sesiones
- [Is Your Child’s School Schedule Changing?](https://www.cvcsn.org/is-your-childs-school-schedule-changing/) - Is Your Child’s School Schedule Changing? As we prepare for the 2025- 2026 school year, your child’ s school or after-school schedule may be changing- and that may affect your child care needs. If your child’ s care schedule has changed or will change, you have the right to request an update to your certified
- [Year-round Tax Strategies for Home-based Childe Care Providers.](https://www.cvcsn.org/year-round-tax-strategies-for-home-based-childe-care-providers/) - This training is for family child care providers. You will learn simple ways to manage your taxes during the year so your business can do better. We will talk about what to do throughout the year, not just during tax time. You’ll learn about estimated taxes, helpful tips to lower your taxes, and how to
- [Estrategias Fiscales Durante Todo El Año Para Proveedores De Cuidado Infantil Familiar](https://www.cvcsn.org/estrategias-fiscales-durante-todo-el-ano-para-proveedores-de-cuidado-infantil-familiar/) - Esta capacitación es para proveedores de cuidado infantil en el hogar. Aprenderá estrategias sencillas para manejar sus impuestos durante el año y así fortalecer su negocio. Hablaremos sobre qué hacer durante todo el año, no solo en tiempo de impuestos. Aprenderá sobre los impuestos estimados, consejos para pagar menos impuestos, y cómo prepararse para declarar
- [Back to School Supplies](https://www.cvcsn.org/back-to-school-supplies/) - If you are looking for Back to School Supplies in the Fresno County, check these resources down below! Fresno: August 7th: https://www.facebook.com/A4FUSD/posts/pfbid022cmFDM5X2dJ9oov94hcR4sUWLWPVSrETRUjzWbnT7ZaJFR3upRFFTiX8XjZ7YRAjl August 8th : https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1003710638431681&set=a.532239612245455 August 8th https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/assemblywoman-soria-hosting-free-backpack-giveaway-events/ August 8th : https://www.instagram.com/familacocinamendoza559/reel/DMLpvoTzK4I/ August 8th (Free Haircuts): https://allevents.in/clovis/back-to-school-free-haircuts-in-clovis-and-fresno/200028519220654 August 9th: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1331018695698051&set=a.501701858629743 August 9th : https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2025/08/U-Tec-Stores-Fresno-Backpack-Drive-8-9.jpeg August 9th : https://www.instagram.com/p/DML55a_Bb5t/ August 10th : https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1341539081306003&set=gm.4112943109022249 August 10th:
- [Muffins con mamá](https://www.cvcsn.org/muffins-con-mama/) - Nuestro departamento de FIND Care presenta el grupo de juego KC’s Play & Learn (KPL), que tiene como objetivo apoyar a las familias del condado de Fresno y sus hijos de 0 a 5 años en la preparación para el éxito en la escuela y más allá. Únase a nosotros para celebrar a nuestras mamás
- [Muffins with Mom!](https://www.cvcsn.org/muffins-with-mom/) - Our FIND Care department hosts KC’s Play & Learn Group (KPL), which is aimed toward supporting Fresno County families and their children ages 0-5 in preparing for success in school and beyond. Come join us in celebrating our playgroup moms at our special Mother’s Day event: Muffins with Mom! RSVP is required for this special
- [We're Hiring!](https://www.cvcsn.org/were-hiring/) - We’re Hiring! We have a variety of job positions available: -EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SPECIALIST-FAMILY SERVICE SPECIALIST If you’re interested in any of the available positions, the application can be found here. Please submit the application and your current resume to careers@cvcsn.org. Learn More
- [Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Survey ($125 to Amazon)](https://www.cvcsn.org/early-childhood-mental-health-consultation-survey-125-to-amazon/) - In collaboration with the California Department of Social Services, the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Network is gathering information about infant and early childhood mental health consultation in California. We would like to learn more about the needs and interests of early learning and care providers (center-based and home-based) in your county
- [Happy Provider Appreciation Day 2021](https://www.cvcsn.org/happy-provider-appreciation-day-2021/)
- [Feliz día de Apreciación De Proveedores 2021](https://www.cvcsn.org/feliz-dia-de-apreciacion-de-proveedores-2021/)
- [Suspect Child Abuse?](https://www.cvcsn.org/suspect-child-abuse/) - DO YOU SUSPECT CHILD ABUSE? Child Protective Services (CPS) 1404 L Street Fresno, CA 93721 Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week; Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (office) Services include responding to reports regarding any child who is being neglected, abused or exploited. Contact for more information (559) 255-8320 (24 hour CARELINE)
- [COVID-19 Procedures](https://www.cvcsn.org/covid-19-procedures/) - Agency changes effective March 16, 2020 Due to COVID-19 national state of emergency, Central Valley Children’s Services Network is taking the precautionary measure of restricting public access to our main office located at: 1911 N. Helm Ave. Fresno, CA 93727 effective Monday, March 16, 2020 until further notice. It is important to understand that CSN
- [Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans Immediately Available to Child Care Providers](https://www.cvcsn.org/small-business-administration-sba-loans-immediately-available-to-child-care-providers/) - Congress recently passed a sweeping economic stimulus bill, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to provide relief to America’s families, small businesses, and major industries as they struggle with the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. The CARES Act includes many potential relief opportunities for the nation’s child care industry, which has

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.cvcsn.org/) - 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.
- [Quality Improvement Support Team](https://www.cvcsn.org/quality-improvement-support-team/) - Quality Improvement Support TeamCALL (559) 256-0946 The Quality Improvement Support Team (QIST) at Children’s Services Network works directly with Early Care and Education Staff who are Center Based or Family Child Care Home Providers; as well as Family, Friend and Neighbor Caregivers toward the mission of “Improving the quality of care for children of the
- [Employment](https://www.cvcsn.org/employment/) - Employment Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Central Valley Children’s Services Network. CSN is a non-profit agency that provides services and programs to parents and child care providers in support of our mission to improve the quality of life for children in Fresno County. Vacancies open to the public are advertised in
- [KC's Play and Learn Group / KPL](https://www.cvcsn.org/find-care/kcs-play-and-learn-group/) - What is KC’s Play & Learn? KC’s Play and Learn is a drop-in playgroup, hosted by the F.I.N.D. Care department at CVCSN. The program encourages children ages 0-5 to learn through play, all while supporting Fresno County families in preparing them for success in school and beyond. The 90-minute playgroup sessions are open to children
- [Toy Lending Library](https://www.cvcsn.org/find-care/toy-lending-library/) - Explore, Discover, and Create! Enrich a child’s world and enhance your child care business: Use Central Valley Children’s Services’ Resource and Toy Lending Library, at no cost to Fresno County residents. The Resource and Toy Lending Library is a community resource available to families, child care providers, students, educators and all members of the community.
- [Subsidized Child Care](https://www.cvcsn.org/subsidized-child-care/) - Subsidized Child Care(559) 256-0943 Monday – Friday 8am – 5pmThere 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
- [F.I.N.D. Care](https://www.cvcsn.org/find-care/) - F.I.N.D. CareCALL (559) 456-8195 MON – FRI 9 AM TO 4 PM *In office visits by appointment. When searching for childcare referrals, the F.I.N.D. Care Department is here to support you. The information you provide helps us make the most appropriate and personalized referrals for your family’s needs. Please ensure all required fields are completed-your
- [My Child Care Plan](https://www.cvcsn.org/my-child-care-plan/) - Make your child care plan
- [Food Program](https://www.cvcsn.org/food-program/) - Nutritional Guidance with Financial Assistance CALL (559) 456-1100 MON – FRI 8 AM TO 5 PM This is a federally funded program that reimburses licensed child care providers for serving nutritionally balanced meals and snacks to the children in their care. The food program goals are to: Improve the diets of children age twelve and
- [Videos for findcare](https://www.cvcsn.org/find-care/videos-for-findcare/) - Videos For F.I.N.D Care Title This is an example of what a brief description would look like. Title This is an example of what a brief description would look like. Title This is an example of what a brief description would look like. Title This is an example of what a brief description would look
- [About Us](https://www.cvcsn.org/about-us/) - Improving the Quality of Care for Children of the Central Valley Our MissionAt Children’s Services Network staff works every day towards the mission of “Improving the quality of care for children of the Central Valley.”Children’s Services Network provides the necessary support, education, and linkage of community resources to advocate for high-quality care for all children.
- [Board of Directors](https://www.cvcsn.org/about-us/board-of-directors/) - Deanna Mathies Vice President Pha Mouavangsou Deborah Lewis President Larry Solaegui Secretary Kabeljit Atwal Marco A. Jiménez Executive Director Monica Billen
- [Contact Us](https://www.cvcsn.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us. Phone (559) 456-1100 Fax (559) 475-7266 Location 1911 N. Helm Ave Fresno, CA 93727 Email info@cvcsn.org Media Contact Ofelia Gonzalez, Deputy Director Email ofeliac@cvcsn.org Phone (559) 256-0968 Executive Director Marco A. Jiménez Send us a message Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Subject Your Message Δ
- [Online Job Application](https://www.cvcsn.org/employment/online-job-application/) - Online Application Step 1 of 7 14% Part I - PersonalName First Middle Last PhoneSSN (Voluntary for I.D. Only)Address Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos
- [Donate](https://www.cvcsn.org/donate/) - Your donation can help us connect parents with basic needs and child care resources to help raise happy, healthy children. Donations help us provide children and families in Fresno with support and linkages to basic living needs that are not always covered in our funding contracts. Children are indeed our greatest resources and our hope
- [Family Connections Program](https://www.cvcsn.org/family-connections-program/) - Family Connections Program Family Connections provides community-based intensive home visitation services as well as parent/child Developmental Learning Groups (DLG’s) for families. Children are provided with the opportunity to receive developmentally appropriate school readiness experiences which include: early literacy, age-appropriate hands-on activities, socialization experiences, and developmental screenings. Parents are provided with tools to enhance their parental
- [Child Care Organizations Resources](https://www.cvcsn.org/find-care/child-care-organizations-resources/) - California Child Care Resource and Referral Network The California Child Care Resource and Referral Network (Network) is the oldest, most well-established system of child care Resource and Referral (R&R) agencies in the United States. The Building Child Care Collaborative (BCC) Provides considerable information on facilities development and financing for child care providers. In addition to
- [Our Mission](https://www.cvcsn.org/about-us/our-mission/) - Our Mission At Children’s Services Network staff works everyday towards the mission of “Improving the quality of care for children of the Central Valley.” Children’s Services Network provides the necessary support, education and linkage of community resources to advocate for high quality care for all children. Our Vision High quality care and supportive services are
- [Parent Engagement](https://www.cvcsn.org/parent-engagement/) - Linking Parents To Community Resources The Parent Engagement Program was established in July of 2005, as a result of an effort to reach out to at-risk families and the need to join a collaborative effort to mobilize people and communities to support children and families. The purpose of the Parent Engagement Program is to coordinate
- [Programs](https://www.cvcsn.org/about-us/programs/) - For Parents We are dedicated to improving the quality of care for all children in our community. To achieve that, we support and assist parents in that endeavor. Although we are primarily focused on issues of child care, finding child care, and improving the quality of child care, we offer resource services that help connect
- [For Parents](https://www.cvcsn.org/parent-engagement/for-parents/) - We are dedicated to improving the quality of care for all children in our community. To achieve that, we support and assist parents in that endeavor. Although we are primarily focused on issues of child care, finding child care, and improving the quality of child care, we offer resource services that help connect parents with
- [Department Listings](https://www.cvcsn.org/contact-us/department-listings/) - F.I.N.D. Care Provides child care referrals to parents (559) 456-8195 Subsidized Child Care Helps income-eligible families with child care costs so parents can work or go to school (559) 256-0943 Food Program Supports nutritious meals for children in child care, five days a week, all year (559) 456-3429 Parent Engagement Assists parents by encouraging local
- [What is Quality Child Care](https://www.cvcsn.org/find-care/what-is-quality-child-care/) - 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. What is “quality care?” “Quality” means more than meeting the basic licensing
- [News & Events](https://www.cvcsn.org/news-events/) - FIND Care Program Scholastic Book Fair The Scholastic Book Fair Is Coming to CSN! CSN is excited to welcome families, children, and book lovers to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair, happening 5/4 - 5/8 from 8:30am-4:30pm at…CVCSNMay 1, 2026 FIND Care Program HEALTH & SAFETY REIMBURSEMENT FOR FRESNO COUNTY CC PROVIDERS Health & Safety The State
- [Media Press Kit](https://www.cvcsn.org/contact-us/media-press-kit/) - Information For Journalists Children’s Services Network is a valuable resource for journalists when researching information regarding children and family issues in Fresno County. We invite journalists and the news media to contact us: Ofelia Gonzalez Public Relations Director ofeliac@cvcsn.org (559) 256-0968 Download our CSN LogoMap & DirectionsDownload Map (PDF) Agency Quick Facts Agency Name: Central
- [Employment](https://www.cvcsn.org/about-us/employment/) - Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Central Valley Children’s Services Network. CSN is a non-profit agency that provides services and programs to parents and child care providers in support of our mission to improve the quality of life for children in Fresno County. Vacancies open to the public are advertised in the
- [Online Referrals](https://www.cvcsn.org/find-care/online-referrals/) - F.I.N.D Care Referral Form F.I.N.D Care must know specific child care requirements to find child care that matches your needs. F.I.N.D Care lists up to four child care referrals at any one time, except in such cases when this is not possible or practical. Please fill out this form completely. All fields are required to
- [Privacy](https://www.cvcsn.org/about-us/privacy/) - PRIVACY STATEMENT Our Commitment to Privacy Your privacy is important to us. To better protect your privacy we provide this notice explaining our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used. To make this notice easy to find, we make it available on our home
- [Parent Rights](https://www.cvcsn.org/parent-engagement/parent-rights/) - 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 That You have rights as a parent. Scroll down for English version. OLIVER’S LAW The Parent’s Right to Information Licensing What is Oliver’s Law? Oliver’s Law (AB 458 Zettel), Which
- [KC's Korner](https://www.cvcsn.org/quarterly-newsletters/) - CVCSN Quarterly Newsletters 2013 4TH QTR 2013 4TO TRIMESTRE 2013

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