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Child Development Resources (CDR) provides a foundation to build promising futures for children.

CDR is here to provide your child with a secure and educational environment. Our Child Care Programs are designed to help children develop their confide

10/02/2026

On September 24, CDR’s Resource & Referral (R&R) kicked off its first workshop of the fiscal year with Puppet Play. This workshop provided child care providers with hands-on learning on how puppets can be used as a fun and creative tool to encourage language development, literacy skills, imagination, communication, and confidence in children.

The workshop was presented in English and Spanish. Each table was assigned a different type of puppet, including sock, stick, paper bag, and paper roll puppets, along with a variety of materials to spark creativity. Providers created their own unique puppets and then shared their story play with the group. The room was filled with laughter, clapping, and creativity as everyone’s imagination came to life.

We hope providers were left with lots of new ideas and inspiration to bring puppet play into their child care programs.

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10/01/2026

October is a time to celebrate Head Start and the lasting difference it makes in the lives of children and families across our Ventura County communities.

For more than six decades Head Start has helped children enter school ready to learn by partnering with families and connecting families with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.

This month, I want to thank the instructional staff, family services and food service staff, support staff, families, and community partners whose dedication helps make this work possible every day. Thank you for investing in our future by investing in our children and strengthening our communities.

Suzanne Godinez
Director of Early Childhood Programs
Child Development Resources of Ventura County, Inc.

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09/30/2026

Join our friends/educators at the 9th National Learning Stories Conference on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The event will be in-person at the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) in Camarillo, and also virtually.

Participate in workshops and explore how Learning Stories can support children, families, educators, and educational communities while connecting with others in the field.

To register, please visit https://www.salsa-global.org/conference-registration

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09/29/2026

We need your help to protect Head Start! The deadline to submit public comments is October 6!

On August 6, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services shared proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards. The proposed changes represent the largest ever overhaul of the standards. If enacted, these changes would significantly impact the children and families served and the services that they receive.

It is critical that we use our voices to tell the Department of Health and Human Services that this proposal cannot move forward.

Tell the Department of Health and Human Services what YOU think. Comments are due by October 6. The online comment form will ask for your name - if you would like to remain anonymous, you can simply enter your name as Anony Mouse. Your email address and organization will be requested but are not shared with the government.

To submit your comments online, please click the link below.
https://takeaction.io/headstartca/head-start-nprm-general-comment/

In addition to submitting a comment, you can also ask your Members of Congress to weigh in.

Thank you to our friends Head Start California for providing all this information to share with you. ❤️

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09/07/2026

Our offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. We’ll reopen Tuesday, September 8.

Estaremos cerrados el lunes 7 de septiembre en observación del Día del Trabajo. Abriremos nuevamente el martes 8 de septiembre en nuestro horario normal.

08/06/2026

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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08/02/2026

On Tuesday, August 4, CDR and other community organizations will be participating at the National Night Out event at Del Sol Park in La Colonia neighborhood in Oxnard from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.

The event is free and will include food, arts & crafts, health screenings, and prizes.

Stop by and say, hi. See you there!

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07/30/2026

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.

07/29/2026

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.

07/16/2026

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