Northcoast Children's Services

? Your interactions with kids can boost their emotional growth. Check out these 15 fun ways to nurture their social and emotional development. 🌟

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Update: Appointments for the Aug. 12, 14 and 16 back-to-school clinics are now full. Walk-ins are invited to Public Health’s morning/afternoon clinics Aug. 19, 21 and 23, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 to 3:45 p.m.

Public Health is hosting three evening childhood back-to-school vaccination clinics Aug. 12, 14 and 16, from 3 to 6 p.m. at its main 529 I St. location in Eureka.

Make sure your child is ready for school by staying up-to-date on their vaccinations. If you have private insurance, contact your child’s primary care provider to schedule vaccinations.

Check out the flier for more details, and visit https://humboldtvaxfacts.com/ for a complete childhood vaccine schedule.

It's the International Day of Friendship, a day to share, and inspire others!
If you're looking for story to share with your little ones today, or any day, our scripted story, "I Am a Super Friend!" can help.
https://challengingbehavior.org/document/i-can-be-a-super-friend/

It's also available for download in Ojibwe, Somali, and Spanish. Check them out in Resource Library today.

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Use these resources to increase your knowledge of the parenting programs that are most likely to be effective for families of young children in your work settings: https://buff.ly/3xEO0Zt

If you have a child with a disability, Head Start partners with you to provide services to your child and the support you need to make decisions about what is best for them.

🔍Use this site locator tool to find a Head Start program near you and get answers to your Head Start questions today!

https://bit.ly/4cCYUmM

Every child deserves a top-notch education in a loving and safe space! ❤️

Head Start programs provide comprehensive support in early learning, health care, and family well-being. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Join the fun— enroll your child today! 🌟

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Public Health is hosting three evening childhood back-to-school vaccination clinics Aug. 12, 14 and 16, from 3 to 6 p.m. at its main 529 I St. location in Eureka.

Make sure your child is ready for school by staying up-to-date on their vaccinations. If you have private insurance, contact your child’s primary care provider to schedule vaccinations.

Check out the flier for more details, and visit https://humboldtvaxfacts.com/ for a complete childhood vaccine schedule.

It's never too early to start reading to children. Reading skills are already developing in the first few months of life and continue to grow. 📚⁠ ⁠

Learn more about early literacy: https://bit.ly/4bxAZ74

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Effective teaching means individualized learning for all, ensuring children with disabilities thrive. Using Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, we create inclusive environments where every child can access, participate, and succeed.

Learn more here: https://buff.ly/35i0Z6d

Early Head Start programs prepare your child for preschool by providing comprehensive child development and support services to infants, toddlers, and their families. Find out if your family is eligible for Early Head Start services today!
Go to https://ncsheadstart.org for more information.

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Home, safe, home! Families can do many things to keep their children from getting injured at home.

Learn about the most common types of injuries and how to prevent them: https://buff.ly/3LFlqxZ

"To develop a positive sense of self and others, young children need opportunities to learn about and celebrate who they are, as well as learn about and celebrate a multitude of diverse identities and cultures other than their own.
When families and communities honor Juneteenth together, young children have a special chance to do just that." Learn more about Junteenth here: https://nmaahc.si.edu/sites/default/files/files/nmaahc_kids_-_juneteenth_resource.pdf

Fathers and father figures are such an important part of a child's life. Thanks to all the father figures out there helping our children grow!
Learn more about how father's support development here: https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/the-daddy-factor-how-fathers-support-development/

Tips for beach safety in the sun, sand and sea Whether your favorite spot is near the ocean or the edge of a river or lake, it’s always best to prepare for your surroundings and make sure that health hazards don’t spoil your good time.

5 Positive Parenting Techniques You Can Use in 2024 Are time-outs and punishments no longer effective in your home? Here are 5 positive parenting techniques you can use today to diffuse the power struggles in your home and find joy again in parenting. As a positive parenting educator, I’ve been helping families for 15+ years and can help yours too!

🍎🥪Eureka City Schools is pleased to announce that our Summer Community Meals program will return in 2024 with expanded access to service.

Starting June 24, 2024, and continuing through August 2, 2024, children 18 years of age and younger can access free nutritious meals from four designated sites Monday through Friday.

Primary Summer Community Meals Sites - Alice Birney and Fireman’s Park in Rio Dell - Meals accessed from these locations do not need to be consumed on-site and can be picked up and taken to go.

Alice Birney Elementary
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
717 South Ave, Eureka

Fireman’s Park in Rio Dell
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
178 Center Street, Rio Dell

Washington Elementary and Eureka High will also provide meals from 6/24 to 8/2. Meals must be consumed on-site at these locations.

Washington
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
3322 Dolbeer Street, Eureka

Eureka High
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
1915 J Street, Eureka

There is no service for any location on July 4th and 5th.

Please see the flyer for additional information.

Celebrate by bonding with your little one!

Dive into this handy resource filled with exciting activities for parents and kids to enjoy together, whether at home or exploring the great outdoors.

Check it out here: https://buff.ly/2T2mss9

Come Join Our Team! NCS has positions through the summer and others that will start in the fall! Learn more about starting your career with Northcoast Children's Services here:

Careers | Northcoast Children's Services View current job openings at NCS, learn about the generous benefits we offer employees and apply online.

Come Join Our Team! NCS is hiring a Site Supervisor at the Infant Toddler Center in Crescent City, CA! Learn more and apply here:

Careers | Northcoast Children's Services View current job openings at NCS, learn about the generous benefits we offer employees and apply online.

It's World Environment Day!
Help your kids learn about helping take care of our environment by taking a nature walk, planting some seeds, picking up garbage around your neighborhood or park, creating art from recycled materials, or talking about conserving energy or water in your home!

2024 iREAD Summer Reading: Read, Renew, Repeat iREAD® summer reading programming is developed by librarians for librarians and features activities, graphics, crafts, reading lists, incentives, and much mo...

Summer EBT for Kids is now SUN Bucks! Families will get $120 on a SUN Bucks EBT card for each eligible child, to buy groceries during the summer. Families must use SUN Bucks within 122 days of funds being loaded to their card. Children who get SUN Bucks can still participate in other summer meal programs and CalFresh. SUN Bucks will not affect immigration status. Some children will be automatically eligible, and some will need to apply. Be sure your mailing address is up to date too! Learn all about the details of SUN Bucks here: foodforpeople.org/summer-ebt or call 1-877-328-9677.

Have you seen the creative video the Head Start team created to Promoting Children's Self-regulation with Tucker the Turtle? In this fun video resource Tucker helps parents and caregivers support their children in learning what they can do to calm their body and big emotions down.
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/promoting-childrens-self-regulation-tucker-turtle