Training and Technical Assistance for CARES

The CDTC partners with Working for Quality Child Care (W4QCC) to provide comprehensive and readily available T&TA that supports the stability and professional development of individuals affiliated with California’s early care and education workforce. The T&TA is available to county Children and Families Commission staff, CARES program administrators, community college faculty and staff, AB212 program staff and CARES participants. The T&TA includes the following components:

• CDTC/W4QCC - Sponsoring a training and technical assistance conference
  On April 28-29, 2008 the CARES Conference will be held at the Westin Hotel, in Millbrae. For conference details and follow up, visit the CARES Training & Technical Assistance website or call (415) 808-7327.
• CDTC/W4QCC - Training of county
  We support Children and Families Commission staff, county credentialing analysts, AB212 program administrators, and Local Child Care Planning Council staff.
• CDTC/W4QCC - Convening regional meetings
  We convene meetings to facilitate coordination and planning among county CARES programs. Visit the project's Events.
• W4QCC - Hosting a technical assistance telephone hotline
  The hotline is available Monday through Friday - 9AM to 5PM. The hotline number is (415) 808-7327. Messages left during other times will be returned within 48 hours.
• W4QCC - Maintaining an interactive/informational website for CARES administrators
  Visit the website for CARES Administrators.
• W4QCC - Facilitating conference calls with CARES administrators
  View the schedule of upcoming calls.
• W4QCC - Summarizing county CARES progress reports
  View the reports online.
• CDTC/W4QCC - Providing on-site technical assistance to CARES and AB212 programs and community colleges
  Call (209) 572-6082 to request on-site training.