Foothill Child Development and Education Department

Scholarship Available!
The BSS division is providing monetary awards ($100 - $500) to students based on merit and need. The application requires just one essay and is due 5/27. You will be notified in early June if you have received an award. Apply here:

Foothill Business and Social Sciences 2022 Financial Award Application - Foothill-DeAnza Community College District Scholarships Description: The Business and Social Sciences (BSS) Division has select funds to award students demonstrating financial need and commitment to their academic success or community, especially within Business and Social Sciences (BSS) disciplines.

Are you looking to graduate this Spring? If so, you have some tasks to do, number one is to meet with a counselor no later than next week. See more information here: https://foothill.edu/graduation/

Voting for Mayor in San Jose? See what the candidates are saying about early care and education to help inform your decision.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=_bNZLEaHqN0

Also check out more from the candidates for Santa Clara and San Mateo Board of Supervisors-

Mayoral Primary Candidate Forum Choose Children 2022, Kidango, and Strong Start joined candidates for City of San Jose Mayor to discuss important early childhood issues and their plans to s...

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Check out this event coming next week!
See the introductory video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tA7dVc7h2DPnY5r_vqS7AebWGH809PZl/view?usp=sharing

Black History Month Resources for Educators, take a look!

Black History Month - Events, Videos & More - TOOTRiS Education Center Black History is American History, and Black History Month is an annual observance dedicated to promoting the culture and achievements by black Americans…

They've nurtured our babies through COVID-19 horrors; now, child care workers aren't sure when they'll get vaccinated Many child care providers aren't being prioritized for vaccination, and that could have implications for the families they serve.

Don't stop the momentum, sign up for classes in the New Year! See the CHLD schedule here: https://foothill.edu/childdevelopment/schedule.html

This is an excellent opportunity to catch this amazing documentary film. A must-see for everyone in ECE! Sign up today!

Family Child Care Providers in Santa Clara County, consider applying for funds! www.first5kids.org/stabilizationfund