Community Resources for Children

“Form 990 is emailed to the board and reviewed at the meeting prior to submission.”

“There is an annual affirmation and disclosure statement.”

“Board committee reviews and sets compensation based on most current salary and benefit surveys.”

“Financial statements are available on own website. All other documents are availale upon request.”

“On Website and upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: CARES Plus: Comprehensive Approaches to Raising Educational Standards (CARES Plus) is a statewide professional development program for early educators designed to improve the quality of early learning programs by focusing on increasing the quality, effectiveness, and retention of early educators. Its main objectives are to improve both the quality of early learning programs, and ultimately, young children's learning and developmental outcomes. CARES Plus participants in Napa County meet with a Professional Growth advisor, create a professional development plan, participate in a series of on-line, evidence based trainings, and complete a minimum of 6 semester units. Participants completing the program and its requirements receive a stipend to help offset the costs of their education. CARES Plus is funded by First 5 Napa County and First 5 California.The CARES Plus program provided training and stipends to 40 child care professionals. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Child Signature Program: works with preschool programs to enhance the quality of care and education that children receive. The program addresses 3 general areas; Instructional strategies and teacher-child interactions, social-emotional development, parent involvement and support. Studies conclude that high quality preschool programs improve school readiness and lead to better long-term academic achievement. The Child Signature Program is funded by First 5 Napa County and First 5 California.The Child Signature Project provided support and training to 37 child care providers. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Active Bodies/Children and Weight Coalition of Napa County: The Active Bodies program offers on-site and off-site coaching and professional development to 7 child care centers and 3 family child care homes with the goal of increasing the amount and quality of physical activity offered, and improving nutrition practices and policies. Active Bodies uses the Lets Move! Child Care assessment tools and program to assess facilities, then assists them in setting and working toward goals based on the assessment. Modeling of new physical activity ideas is done directly with the children 4 times throughout the year and professional development workshops are given to child care professionals 4 times throughout the year. The Active Bodies program is funded by a grant from First 5 Napa County. The Children and Weight Coalition of Napa County is a coalition of professionals whose mission is to provide leadership for the community and serve as a resource for the development of interdisciplinary, evidence-based strategies to promote children's health through sound nutrition and physical activity. The Coalition continues its commitment to educate the community to Rethink Your Drink: a campaign to increase water consumption while reducing the consumption of sugary beverages.A series of 4 parent nutrition classes were also offered to families needing guidance in feeding young children. The Children and Weight Coalition of Napa County is funded with the Active Bodies program by First 5 Napa County.The Active Bodies program provided service to 278 children and 32 child care providers. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: California Child Care Initiative Project: provides technical support to individuals interested in obtaining child care licenses and delivers training to assist them in developing quality learning experiences and environments for children in their care. The project also focuses on the retention of family child care providers offering workshops on the best practices in child care and current issues. The Child Care Initiative Project provided training and support to 33 child care providers. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Pathways to Quality: Pathways to Quality offers support to increase and maintain quality preschool programs for private and public early care and education programs located in the catchment area of schools with low academic performance scores. The preschool”

“Additions to Restricted Equipment Net Assets = $4501”

“Depreciation of Restricted Equipment Net Assets = -$321”