Amador Child Care Council

09/30/2026

The California Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC)
Network is launching the Community of Support (CoS) series this fall to all child care
and early education providers across California. The series is designed to provide a
consistent and supportive space for providers from diverse backgrounds and
settings to connect and share their experiences providing services to young children
and their families. Groups are offered in Spanish and English around themes that
offer the opportunity to reflect on a variety of topics that impact the early learning
community and are tailored to specific provider types.

The following group themes are available through June 2027:

Home-Based Providers
● Caregiver Well-Being
● Reflective and Collective Healing
● Male Caregiver Mental Health
● Trauma-Responsive Care
● Supporting Young Boys of Color

Home-Based Providers and Center-Based Program Staff
● Male Caregiver Mental Health
● Trauma-Responsive Care
● Supporting Young Boys of Color
Registered participants have the opportunity to earn a stipend of up to $125 and
receive a Connect. Reflect. Grow. kit of educational materials. Providers may
participate in up to two groups per year with eligibility to receive stipends and
Connect. Reflect. Grow. kits once per year. Priority registration is given to first-time
participants.
If you have questions about the CoS series and would like to learn more, please join
us at an upcoming Information Session. To learn more and register, visit the
IECMHC CoS webpage. https://iecmhcnetwork.org/services/communities-of-support/

09/30/2026

Family, Friend, and Neighbor California Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMHC) Consultation Available!

The California Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC)
Network is offering virtual consultation services at no cost to Family, Friend, and
Neighbor (FFN) caregivers across California.

If you care for the children of a family member, friend, or neighbor on a regular basis,
then you may participate in FFN Consultation! If you are a service agency
administrator, please share this exciting opportunity with FFN caregivers in your
community.

Consultation is a service of the IECMHC Network that connects you with an infant
and early childhood mental health consultant who supports you over a series of
sessions to connect and understand your questions about children’s behavior and
development, reflect on your relationship with the child and family, grow your
community connections, and care for yourself.

FFN Consultation will be provided virtually through a combination of 3
one-on-one and 4 group sessions with an IECMHC Network consultant.
Consultation will begin in September 2026 and includes 7 sessions over a
3-month period. Stipends and Connect. Reflect. Grow. Kits will be provided.
Please view our flyer for group session dates and more information. To sign up,
submit a Request Form. https://iecmhc-consultation.org/login

Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions. We
look forward to connecting with you!

09/28/2026

It's not too late to complete our PD survey. We have extended the due date to Thursday, October 1, 2026. https://forms.gle/XFhNwRqHEiCK4ZR19

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09/21/2026

Join us for an Enchanted Adventure in Plymouth for our next Dad & Me event. Register here: https://forms.gle/izecyCYQmN24BJuy7

09/19/2026

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/8i7sPoux65AfuT148 Join us for Mom-Me Time in October! The topic will be "Only One You" and the discussion will include unique brain development and how our wiring determines how individuals think, learn and interacts with the world.

09/15/2026

🌟 Invest in you! Build your future! 🌟
Ready to build skills that can help you succeed inside and outside the workplace? 💪✨

Join our Soft Skills Workforce Class and gain practical skills for everyday success!
You’ll gain skills in:

🗣️ Better communication
🤝 Teamwork & collaboration
🧩 Problem solving
⏰ Time management
💼 Professional confidence
✨ And so much more!

📅 3-Day Class
Monday, September 21
Tuesday, September 22
Wednesday, September 23

🕘 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📞 Register today! Call 209-257-5110 to get started!
Amador County Unified School District

09/15/2026

✨ Grazie to the Ione Band of Miwok Indians & Acorn Ridge Casino!✨

Amador College Connect is grateful to the Ione Band of Miwok Indians & Acorn Ridge Casino for their generous La Colomba del la Moda sponsorship of our upcoming Masquerade in Milan fundraiser! 🎭✨

Their support is appreciated and demonstrates their commitment to Amador College Connect and the students, families, and communities we serve. Because of generous sponsors like Acorn Ridge, we can continue expanding access to college, career training, and opportunities that help our community build a brighter future!

We truly appreciate their partnership and support! We are thankful to have Acorn Ridge Casino as part of this special evening.

🎭 Masquerade in Milan
📅 October 17
📍 Domenico Winery
🎫 Tickets can be purchased at amadorcollegeconnect.com