Child Development Resources

On August 4, CDR and several community oriented agencies participated in the National Night Out event at Del Sol Park in La Colonia neighborhood in Oxnard.

CDR’s programs and services collaborated with a pair of info booths filled with giveaways and activities. This included staff from Resource & Referral/Child Care Program Department, and Head Start.

The event was free and featured food, arts & crafts, and lots of raffle prizes.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, and more caring places to live and play. It also provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states. Neighborhoods host block parties, cookouts and various other events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits, and more.

Thank you to the historic and beautiful neighborhood of La Colonia for inviting us to the event. See you next year. ❤️

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The 8th Annual Stronger Families, Safer Kids 5K Run/Walk is happenings this Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. CDR is excited to share this event with you on behalf of our community friends at The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Ventura County.

Please join them to stand united for an interactive beach walk/run. There will be fun resource tables, great food, giveaways, raffle items, and an excellent silent auction.

We are stronger together, and this 5K represents our “wellness system in action” to create safe, healthy, peaceful families. Please invite your family and friends to support this important cause.

Scan the QR code in the flyer to register, or visit this link:
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Oxnard/PartnershipStronger5K

There you can register individually or as a team. If you prefer, you can also register in person on the day of the event.

Early Head Start Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) was excited to welcome child care partnership providers to its Pre-Service gathering on Saturday, July 25, kicking off an amazing start to the 2026–2027 school year.

The day was packed with meaningful trainings, program updates, collaboration, fun times, and a celebration of the amazing work providers do for children and families. The theme of the gathering was Movie Theater Day. This year’s theme brought big smiles to everyone in attendance. Providers came dressed in their favorite pajamas and enjoyed a fun group builder activity where they shared their favorite snack and why it’s their favorite. It was a great way to connect, learn, and laugh while building momentum for a successful year.

CDR’s Mariela Guido, Disabilities Unit Coordinator, delivered a powerful presentation on neurodiversity and inclusion, supported by a Home Visitor team member who is also a parent and advocate of a child with autism. Her shared experiences and insights deeply resonated with providers.

Providers also received a Community Care Licensing refresher training, and CDR’s own Marlene Arambula, EHS Education Coordinator, presented an education training on on-going assessment of children, including reviewing the data from the past year. Arambula also introduced the newest version of the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) 2025 tool. DRDP is a comprehensive assessment tool used by early childhood educators to observe and document children's developmental progress.

CDR's Brenda Paniagua, Family Support Specialist for EHS-CCP, provided information on immunization requirements and the importance of establishing Family Smart Goals. The day concluded with the assistance from Jessy Palomino, CDR’s Desktop Support Technician, who assisted providers with password resets and Child Plus needs. Child Care Plus is a data management software designed specifically for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. It helps child care agencies track enrollment, monitor attendance, health, and manage federal compliance.

CDR staff is grateful for the dedication, energy, and partnership of all the providers—thank you for all you do to support young children and their families.

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It’s summer time ☀️, and a new batch of stories has just been added to your CDR blog!

Read about Staff Development Day 2026, resources and support for child care providers, a CDR employee who has dedicated her life to teaching, and lots more. ❤️

Share with family and friends. To access the blog page, visit https://cdrv.org/blog or scan the QR code on the graphic. 💻📲

We’re sharing info on an upcoming free event being organized by our friends at Ventura County Community Mental Health.

Family Wellness and Resource Event is happening Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura, from 8:30 am - 3 pm. The event is designed to support parents, caregivers, and youth through behavioral health education, resilience, and connections to local resources.

Childcare, lunch, and Spanish interpretation will be provided.

See the flyer for more information.

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Compartimos información sobre un próximo evento gratuito organizado por nuestros amigos de Ventura County Community Mental Health.

El evento Bienestar familiar evento de recursos se llevará a cabo el sábado 11 de julio de 2026 en el Poinsettia Pavilion de Ventura, de 8:30 am a 3 pm. El evento está dirigido a padres, cuidadores y jóvenes, y facilitará el acceso a recursos locales.

Se ofrecerá servicio de cuidado infantil, almuerzo e interpretación al español.

Consulte el folleto para obtener más información.

Our offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of . We will reopen on Monday, July 6.

Be safe and have a wonderful weekend.

We’re excited to announce that Child Development Resources (CDR) is expanding its Board of Directors and is seeking individuals ready to join Ventura County’s leader in early childhood education.

CDR partners with federal, state, and local agencies to provide critical services to children and families. Visit our website at cdrv.org to learn more about our organization.

We welcome Ventura County residents and professionals with experience working with children and families in the community and passionate about the importance of early education.

Learn more about the Board by clicking the following link: https://cdrv.org/about-cdr/meet-our-board/

If you’re interested in serving on the CDR Board of Directors, please email us at both of the following contacts:

Jack Hinojosa, Chief Executive Officer
Email: [email protected]

Sean Morreale, Board President
Email: [email protected]

In observance of Juneteenth, our offices will be closed Friday, June 19. We will reopen Monday, June 22.

What is Juneteenth?

The history of this celebration begins back on January 1, 1863, when President Lincoln passed the Emancipation Proclamation, outlawing slavery in the United States. The news of this monumental decision spread slowly and many remained enslaved until the news reached the people, two-and-a-half years later.

On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived at Galveston, Texas to proclaim the freedom of all slaves in the Lone Star State. His General Order Number 3 begins, “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.”

Galveston was the site of the first public reading of the proclamation in the south, as well as the first community to celebrate the holiday now known as Juneteenth, named for the date of the reading of the historic Proclamation.

For more historical information about Juneteenth, and about this year’s celebration in  scheduled for Saturday, June 20 at Downtown Plaza Park, please visit and juneteenthoxnard.org