1. YMCA CHILDCARE RESOURCE SERVICE
3333 Camino Del Rio S., San Diego CA 92108
Volume 36 Issue No. 1
January | February | March 2016
www.crs.ymca.org
CRS
CONNECTLinking families, child care professionals and the greater San Diego community.
CREATING BRIGHTER FUTURES
People of all ages, abilities and backgrounds are
struggling to reach their full potential. More and
more children face seemingly insurmountable
learning gaps. Families find it difficult to spend
quality time together. People are not connected to
their neighbors and face time happens through a
phone. Instead of seeing the income gap shrink, it
seems all we do is watch it grow.
After 35 years of serving San Diego County, YMCA Childcare
Resource Service understands what our community needs
to be its best. Working with our donors and partners, the Y
provides everyone the opportunity to be healthy and thrive,
to connect with others, and contribute to a better community.
TOGETHER, WE CAN CREATE BRIGHTER FUTURES
The Y is a positive force in this community. Together, we
take on the challenges that shape San Diego’s future.
From ensuring high school students with special needs
have a safe place to thrive, to teaching young children the
social skills needed to be successful or giving low-income
families the opportunity to experience camp for the first
time, everything the Y does is in service of creating a
brighter future. Every day, our community faces new
challenges that create a greater need for the work we do.
YMCA staff, donors, volunteers, members, and partners
help San Diego and everyone in it shine.
All people deserve the opportunity to discover who they
are and what they can achieve. We see every interaction
with children and teens as an opportunity for learning and
development—grounded in the Y’s core values of caring,
honesty, respect, and responsibility. Through support
of our annual fundraising campaign, a brighter future is
within reach.
OUR IMPACT, OUR STORY
Every dollar donated to YMCA Childcare Resource
Service has a lasting impact on the people of San Diego.
100% of Annual Campaign donations support the
following programs by:
Creating communities that support healthy living
by addressing behavior concerns in early childhood
education- For over 10 years, our team of behavior
experts provides strategies to build social emotional
skills. Over 95% of children who have used our
behavior services have seen a decrease in behavior
concern. Fundraising dollars will help subsidize behavior
support services for families who are unable to pay.
“This past Spring was a very stressful time for our family.
May was experiencing behavioral problems at daycare on
a daily basis. As you can see from the number of incident
reports that we provided, these events were happening
multiple times a week. My husband and I don’t have any
family nearby, we don’t have a support system; daycare
is our support system. We were so impressed with the
resources and time you provided to our daycare provider.
Although we know that May’s behavior is due to her age,
we were able to gently correct her behavior, thanks mainly
to your support.”– Participant of CRS Behavior Support
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CRS CONNECT is published four times per year
by YMCA Childcare Resource Service (CRS),
a department of the YMCA of San Diego County.
3333 Camino del Rio South, Suite #400
San Diego, CA 92108-3839
Executive Director: Carolyn Woempner, PhD
Editor: Laurie Han
Design: Erika Ramirez Lee
Copy Editor: Joangrace Espiritu
CRS CONNECT is sent as a public service to
families, licensed child care facilities and other
professionals in the community. To be placed on
the mailing list, call 619-521-3055 x2312.
YMCA Childcare Resource Service
Referral and Complaint Policy
YMCA CRS provides free child care referrals to parents
for their specific child care needs in licensed and
legally license exempt facilities in San Diego County.
Service is provided to all persons requesting them
regardless of income or other eligibility factors.
Confidentiality of both parents and providers is
maintained. Child care referral lines are open Monday–
Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Fridays from
8:00 am to 12:00 pm or referrals may be accessed
online at www.crs.ymca.org.
Consumers are offered a variety of child care options
including family child care homes, child care centers,
preschools, before and after school care, and in-
home agencies. YMCA CRS seeks to promote and
develop quality care for children but does not make
recommendations regarding particular providers.
YMCA CRS strongly encourages parents to visit
facilities and review provider histories with Community
Care Licensing at 619-767-2200, prior to making
the final decision for child care arrangements.
Responsibility for selecting a child care provider rests
with the parent or guardian.
YMCA CRS has established policies and procedures
to ensure all complaints from parents, providers and
the community are addressed in a clear and equitable
manner. California legislation mandates that child care
resource and referral agencies may not refer child care
programs that are on probation, under a temporary
suspension order or hold a revoked license from
Community Care Licensing (CCL). Referrals are resumed
when CCL sends written notification which indicates
the program can return to active referral status. For
a full version of YMCA CRS referral and complaint
policies and procedures log on to www.crs.ymca.org,
call 1-800-481-2151 or E-mail myresource@ymca.
org.
Mission Valley Office 619-521-3055
South County Office 619-474-4707
Child Care Referrals 1-800-481-2151
Website www.crs.ymca.org
Expanding our camp program to reach more people who
need them – This past summer, we sent 50 children in our
subsidized child care program to overnight camp.
“This is the first time my three sons have ever been to camp and
their first time surfing.
Thank you so much
for everything. My boys
loved it! I could never
afford to send my kids
to camp without the
help from CRS.”
- Parent of Children
at Camp Surf
Helping high school
students with special
needs develop self-
confidence, independence
and character values –
Clark Gurley was a Teens
in Motion participant
from 2008-2013. Teens
in Motion is an after school
program for high school
students with disabilities.
The goal of the program is
to encourage independence
and provide a safe
opportunity for students
to socialize with friends.
By making a difference here, you become part
of a collective effort to impact communities
nationwide. Join us in creating brighter futures
for our families; GIVE today.
(Continued from pg. 1)
Today, Clark volunteers at one of our sites and serves as a
role model for students.

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Summer camp evokes images of the great outdoors;
the mountains, lakes and beaches of California. The
healthy development of children goes beyond child
care. Summer camp fosters learning, growth and
self-confidence. Camp connects children to nature,
builds character and is an opportunity to learn new
skills and make new friends. For many children in San
Diego, summer camp is out of reach, and they will not
have those shared camp experiences that build lifelong
friendships and memories.
One in five children in San Diego County lives in poverty
and one third of San Diego residents live below the
national guidelines for economic hardship (2013 Census).
At Childcare Resource Service (CRS) our Alternative
Payment Program provides subsidized child care for
children through twelve years of age which enables
parents to work, attend school, or receive training.
The YMCA of San Diego County camp program has
partnered with CRS to offer camp scholarships to our
children in the Alternative Payment Program. In 2015,
CRS provided scholarships to fifty children and young
teens for summer camp at Camp Marston, Camp Raintree
or Camp Surf. Parents spoke of this as being the first
time their children had ever been to camp or away from
home.
“This is the first time my three sons have ever been to
camp and their first time surfing. Thank you so much for
everything. My boys loved it! I could never afford to send
my kids to camp without the help from CRS.”
-Parent of Children at Camp Surf
Parents also shared how proud they were when they saw
their child surf or ride a horse for the first time.
“Our daughter had never been on a horse before and now
that’s all she talks about! She loved learning to ride and
making new friends with the girls at Camp Raintree.”
-Parent of Child at Camp Raintree
Working in partnership with the YMCA Camp Program our
staff at CRS are helping children from all backgrounds
experience the summer of a lifetime.
KIDS GROW
OUTDOORS

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LICENSING UPDATE
CENTRALIZED COMPLAINT
& INFORMATION BUREAU
A Centralized Complaint and Information Bureau (CCIB)
has been established to field complaint calls statewide
that previously went to regional offices. Call the toll
free hotline at 1-844-538-8766 to report a concern
or complaint about a licensed child care program. The
number should be made available to parents. Per the
Licensing Update, the Parent’s Rights poster should be
updated to reflect the new number to call. Community
Care Licensing Division (CCLD) Regional offices will
continue to receive and process Unusual Incident Reports
from licensees.
TRANSPARENCY WEBSITE
CCLD’s Transparency Website has been posting inspection
reports on licensed child care centers and large family
child care homes for six months and has received positive
feedback about the accessibility of information. The
website contains five years of information on California
facilities and continues to evolve. Planned enhancements
to the website include posting complaint inspection
reports and documentation of the appeals process.
For information on any facility located in San Diego
County, including details about citations, call the San
Diego Regional Office at 619-767-2200.
When visiting a facility, always ask to see the most current licensing information such as their facility
inspection report. Facilities are required by law to provide this information to you. To download
information about how to file a complaint, log on to: http://ccld.ca.gov/res/pdf/complaintposter.pdf.
The California Child Care Resource and Referral
Network released the 10th Biennial California Child
Care Portfolio. Every two years, the Network has
published reliable information about the amount of
licensed child care and the estimated demand for care
in each county in the state.
The Portfolio is based on data
gathered from the 60 state-
funded Resource & Referral
(R&R) agencies. The R&Rs
obtain the information from
more than 45,000 child care
providers and from tens of
thousands of parents who
call local R&Rs daily in their
quest to locate appropriate
child care. To supplement
this information, data from
the U.S. Census, California
Department of Finance, U.S.
Department of Housing and
Urban Development, and
other public and private
sources is generally included
in the Portfolio. These data
assist national, state, and
local policymakers, business
leaders, health care professionals, educators, planning
agencies, and child care advocacy organizations to
address the child care needs of families in California.
Findings
Working families with young children continue to struggle
to find affordable care that meets the needs of the family
and children. Child care is expensive; subsidies are
limited; and options for care are not always available.
Families earning close to
$65,000 annually can spend
on average between 25% and
35% of their income on child
care alone. In a state with
over 2 million children living in
poverty, only 301,973 (15%)
receive subsidized child care.
In addition, parents who work
non-traditional schedules
often use licensed family
child care homes. However,
California has experienced a
loss of 23,000 slots due to
family child care providers
closing their programs for
various reasons.
To read the 2015 California
Child Care Portfolio, visit:
http://www.rrnetwork.
org/2015_portfolio.
To review family and child care data for San Diego
County, visit: http://bit.ly/SanDiegoCCPortfolio2015
CALIFORNIA CHILD CARE PORTFOLIO

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COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
QUALITY RATING AND IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM (QRIS)
The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale is currently
being used in Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)
program improvement efforts throughout the United States.
The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised
(ECERS-R) is designed to assess and score over 40
environmental criteria in child care programs including
program structure, activities, parents and staff interactions,
personal care routines and more for preschool-kindergarten
aged children, from 2 through 5 years of age.
The Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale-Revised
(FCCERS-R) is designed to assess and score more than
30 criteria in family child care homes including physical
environment, health, safety, social development, program
structure, activities and more. Learn how you can use this
reliable instrument to identify areas of strength and areas for
improvement within your child care program, develop a quality
improvement plan and prepare to participate in the proposed
QRIS for California.
FCCERS-R
DATE: February 10 & February 24, 2016
TIME: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
LOCATION: YMCA CRS Mission Valley
3333 Camino del Rio South, #400, San Diego, CA 92108
COST: $20 class only; $40 includes a copy of the scale and
reproducible score sheets for assessments. CCIP participants:
voucher approved class; additional $24 for copy of the scale
and reproducible score sheets for assessments.
TO REGISTER: Call 1-800-481-2151 or send an e-mail to
mytraining@ymca.org for a registration flyer.
FAMILY CHILD CARE AT ITS BEST –
A SERIES OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CLASSES
The Family Child Care at its Best program provides high-
quality, university-based child development education to
licensed family child care providers throughout California.
These courses help providers improve knowledge, skills and
quality of care. We are hosting Culture and Care of Young
Children at our Mission Valley location. The free workshops
are sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Child
Development at UC Davis and are for licensed family child
care providers and privately operated child care centers only.
Culture and the Care of Young Children
This course focuses on the impact of culture in the lives of
children, families and child care providers, while emphasizing
the role of child care providers in establishing daily routines
and practices that support healthy development and help
each child form a healthy cultural identity.
DATE: Saturday, March 5 & March 19, 2016
TIME: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM (Please bring a bag lunch.)
LOCATION: YMCA CRS Mission Valley
3333 Camino del Rio South, #400, San Diego, CA 92108
TO REGISTER: Call 1-800-481-2151 or send an e-mail to
mytraining@ymca.org.
What is a QRIS? (CRS CONNECT: FALL 2014)
Provides an overview of the Quality Rating and
Improvement System (QRIS), description of the seven
elements and how it is being used in California.
How Can You Get Started? (CRS CONNECT: WINTER
2015) Provides a breakdown of the many parts of
the QRIS matrix that child care programs can begin
working on to score more points towards a higher
tier rating.
The Environment Rating Scales (ERS) (CRS
CONNECT: SPRING 2015) Provides a brief overview
of the different environment scales and what a
program needs to do to move up the matrix as it
relates to the scales.
The Classroom Assessment Scoring System
(CLASS) (CRS CONNECT: SUMMER 2015) Provides
a brief overview of the CLASS tool and shows the
different tier levels as they relate to its use.
Minimum Qualifications for Lead Teachers/Family
Child Care Home (CRS CONNECT: FALL 2015)
Outlines the minimum qualifications a lead teacher in
a classroom or a Family Child Care Home must have
for each point level of this element.
If you have questions regarding QRIS: Please
contact Laurie Han at 619-521-3055 ext.
3350 or e-mail myqualityportfolio@ymca.org.
Do you need more information on the Quality Rating Improvement System?
Check out previous issues of the CRS Connect for QRIS information.
QRISREFRESHER

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COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM
Positive Parenting, facilitated by Jewish Family Service, is
a program that helps find solutions to common childhood
behavior issues using strategies proven by more than 25
years of research. This free, two-part training series for
those working in early childhood education is funded by the
San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency.
DATE: Thursday, March 24 & March 31, 2016
TIME: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
LOCATION: YMCA CRS Mission Valley
3333 Camino del Rio South, #400, San Diego, CA 92108
TO REGISTER: Call 1-800-481-2151 or send an e-mail to
mytraining@ymca.org for a registration flyer.
2016 TAX & RECORD KEEPING WORKSHOPS
FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS
Learn how to better prepare and organize taxes and records
for your family child care business by attending this YMCA
CRS sponsored tax workshop presented by R. Patrick Michael,
EA. Gain expert advice on identifying allowable deductions,
hiring employees, and choosing a qualified tax preparer.
Includes a question and answer session.
DATES: Thursday, January 14, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
or Saturday, January 23, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: YMCA CRS Mission Valley
3333 Camino del Rio South, #400, San Diego, CA 92108
COST: $15 (voucher approved for CCIP participants)
TO REGISTER: Call 1-800-481-2151 or send an e-mail to
mytraining@ymca.org for a registration flyer.
Attend either of the above workshops and you may be eligible
to receive free tax preparation services for your 2015
Federal/State 1040/540 forms from R. Patrick Michael, EA.
(Special drawing applies to new clients only. YMCA CRS is not
responsible for information and/or services gained through
this training.)
TRAINING UPDATES
Get the latest information about upcoming trainings and activities for parents, providers
and child development professionals. Sign up to receive the Training Calendar updates on a
monthly basis via e-mail by following these four easy steps:
1. Visit our web site at www.crs.ymca.org/webcal
2. Click on “Receive Updates” on the left side of the page
3. Complete the requested information and click on “Submit Registration”
4. Check your e-mail for a confirmation message and click on “Account Activation”
CRS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TIPS
GET READY AND STAY READY!
Print and post our monthly
Disaster Preparedness Tips.
Download a print-ready version
here. Check out our archives for
more topics: www.crs.ymca.org

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BEHAVIOR SUPPORT
SIMPLE STRATEGIES FOR BEHAVIOR
by Priscilla Villafaña and Karina Carrero
Priscilla Villafaña and Karina Carrero
are Behavior Support Specialists for
YMCA Childcare Resource Service.
For consultations or more information
about Behavior Support Services,
contact us at 619-521-3055 or
e-mail pvillafana@ymca.org or
kcarrero@ymca.org.
As adults we have the capacity to express our feelings
with ease. Adults have a better understanding of
feelings such as sad, mad, happy, and scared. Young
children have a harder time expressing their emotions.
They communicate their emotional state through
tantrums, physical aggression, crying or defiance.
As young children learn to express their emotions, it is
important for parents and early childhood educators to
teach these important social-emotional building blocks
to be able to respond to feelings, conflicts, and develop
problem solving skills.
Parents and early childhood educators can support
children by using these simple strategies and activities
to promote these skills:
1
Teach children feeling words by validating their
emotions. For example, “You really wanted to play
with that ball, and that made you feel mad.”
2 Model feeling words for the child in the natural
environment such as stating, “I see that you are
having fun building with your blocks. Are you happy?”
3
Have the child make a book of feelings using
construction paper, crayons or markers, and a
stapler. Each book is based on one emotion. Ask
the child to draw pictures of things that make them
feel happy, mad, sad or scared. Reflect with the child
on their pictures and talk about those emotions. For
younger children modify this activity by using magazine
cutouts.
4
Play “Mirror, Mirror...What Do I See?” using a
hand mirror or a mirror on the wall. Look in the
mirror and say, “Mirror, mirror, what do I see?”
then make an emotional face. Then name the emotion by
saying, “I see a sad mommy looking at me.” Turn to your
child and say, “Your turn.”
5
Read books on feelings such as “On Monday
When It Rained” by Cherryl Kachenmeister, and
“Sad Monster, Glad Monster” by Ed Emberley
and Anne Miranda.
These strategies are based in part from the Center on
the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
(CSEFEL) model. For more information, visit http://csefel.
vanderbilt.edu.

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CURRICULUM IDEAS
Here are indoor activities for your rainy day schedule.
INDOOR BASKETBALL
Material needed:
• Laundry basket, bucket, or box
• Rolled up socks, bean bags, crumpled up
paper or soft foam balls
Boosts hand/eye coordination with indoor
basketball. Set up the basket, bucket or
box and allow the children to take turns
throwing the items into the basket!
FUN FACT: In 1891
James Naismith, a
physical education
teacher at the YMCA
Training School in
Massachusetts, was
tasked to invent a new
indoor winter game to
challenge YMCA directors. He hung peach
baskets to the bottom of a second-level
running track and basketball was born!
(source: www.ymca.net )
LEAPING LILY PADS
Material needed:
• Cushions or pillows
This fun indoor activity turns your living
room into a fun frog pond. Place pillows or
cushions around the room and leap like a
frog from one pillow to the other. Soon all
your little frogs (children) will want to join
the fun.
TREASURE HUNT
Material needed:
• Treasures: Stuffed animal, sippy cup,
princess crown, ducky, favorite lovey, etc.
Hide “treasures” around the room and give
“clues” as to where the children might find
them. Say things like: “It is down low near
something red and blue.”
The children will have
a great time guessing
and hunting for their
treasures.
INDOOR CAMPING
Set up a ‘camp’ during story time. Have the
children help you build a tent by draping
the blanket over a couple of chairs or sofa.
Line the inside of the tent with pillows and
comfy blankets. Invite the children inside
the tent. Give them a flashlight or glow stick
and allow them to play with the light as you
read them the book “S is for S’mores” by
Helen Foster James.

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RESOURCE LIBRARY
Here are books and toys available in our Resource and Toy Lending Library that will keep
children engaged when you have to move the fun indoors during rainy days.
Rain, Where do you Come From?
by Francesca Grazzini
This book explains the water cycle and
other facts about rain in
the form of a dialogue
between a raindrop and
a frog.
Run Jump Whiz Splash
By Vera Rosenberry
Two children
energetically explore
the four seasons by
running after fireflies,
jumping in leaves,
whizzing across frozen
ponds and splashing in
a spring-flooded creek
amid bobbing bluebells.
The Wild Inside
By Linda Allison
This book introduces
the basic principles of
physics, geology, weather,
electricity, and natural
history through everyday
activities that can be
done indoors.
Rainy Day Ring Toss
The Alphabet Ring Toss makes building language
skills more exciting than
ever, even indoors on
a rainy day! The sturdy
wooden game was
developed to assist in
coordination and motor
skills as children learn
about the alphabet.
Bean Bags and Activities CD
Perfect for a variety of
active learning games
whether indoors on a
cold and rainy day or
outdoors when the sun
is shining. Accompanied
with the bean bags is
a Bean Bag Activity CD
that focuses on balance
and coordination.
Puppet Show on a
Pouring Day
This theater sets
the stage for
one spectacular
performance after
another! It features
movable curtains that
children can easily open
and close and a roomy
stage that’s big enough
for two puppeteers at
once.
TOYSBOOKS

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Rainy weather is in the forecast. Here are
some tips to prepare for a rainy day:
1. Stock up on indoor activities for children.
Reserve books and toys from our library and get
ideas on indoor activities.
2. Remind parents to dress their children
appropriately for the rainy weather and to bring
extra clothes, socks and shoes.
3. Go over the disaster preparedness plan with
your families and children.
4. Update all emergency contact information for
families.
5. Verify that your emergency first aid kit
and backpack is supplied with all the needed
materials.
6. Make sure you have fresh batteries, flashlights
and glow sticks available in case of a power
outage.
7. Learn about flooding and flash flooding in
your area by contacting the local emergency
management office.
8. Post local emergency numbers by a land line
telephone.
9. Stock up on sand bags if needed to detour rain
water in your area.
10. Create a plan of action, in case your home
gets flooded.
TIPS FROM OUR CHILD CARE CONSULTANTS
TEN TIPS
ON RAINY DAY SAFETY

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
MEET CHRISTY BRADFORD
In this issue of the CRS CONNECT, we highlight one of the
site supervisors for YMCA Childcare Resource Service’s
Teens in Motion program, Christy Bradford. Christy
began her YMCA career in 2008 as a child care provider
in our Respite Unit program. In 2010, she became a youth
development leader at the Teens in Motion program at
Clairemont High School. Christy was promoted last year to
a site supervisor and currently oversees the program at
Clairemont High School.
1What is your philosophy regarding working with people
with special needs?
I feel that all people should have the opportunity to learn,
grow, and foster lasting relationships with peers. Working
with people with special needs has taught me so much about
kindness, patience, and friendship. I am so blessed to be able
to teach others, and learn from others every day.
2If there were no boundaries what would be your biggest
goal for Teens in Motion?
If there were no boundaries my goal would be to be able
to reach each and every teenager and young adult with a
disability in San Diego and give them all an opportunity to be
a part of Teens in Motion. Our program is so important to our
participants and they all benefit tremendously from having a
platform for social experiences and personal growth.
3What are three words to describe you?
Three words to describe me would be accepting,
compassionate, and organized.
4What is your favorite part of being a site supervisor for
Teens in Motion?
I enjoy creating a safe, enriching environment for our
students. Our families rely on us to continually provide a
place for their student to have opportunities for character
development and community involvement. The activities I plan
both on campus and off allow for our students to practice
their independence and learn from each other.
5What are your three greatest passions?
My three greatest passions would definitely be practicing
yoga, reading, and traveling! One day I would love to travel to
India to practice yoga and read.
6What is your favorite way to spend time off?
My favorite way to spend time off is with my son Nolan.
On the weekends you can usually find us at the beach,
hanging out with family, or watching a good Disney movie.
7What has been your biggest accomplishment working
at Teens in Motion?
My biggest accomplishment at Teens in Motion would be the
relationships I have built with our students and their families.
I became a part of the Teens in Motion family in 2010 and
many of our students have been on this journey with me since
I started. The students and their families have been such a
great support for me as I grow as a supervisor and YMCA
employee.
YMCA Childcare Resource Service Teens in Motion is an
afterschool program designed to provide supervision and
support to high school students with disabilities. This
program currently operates at three sites: Clairemont High
School, Monte Vista High School and Rancho Bernardo High
School.

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Caring for a loved one with disabilities can be physically and emotionally draining. Respite care pro-
vides occasional child care for family members who are primary caregivers for individuals with dis-
abilities. Family caregivers often sacrifice their own physical and mental well-being to support the needs
of their loved one. Respite care provides caregivers an opportunity to take time to re-energize, strength-
en their family relationships, and maintain their own well-being. The YMCA Childcare Resource Service
is proud to provide two respite programs for the families of individuals with special needs in San Diego
County. The Respite Unit provides respite care services to clients of the San Diego Regional Center, and
the Military Respite Care Program provides respite care services to Navy families. Learn more by visiting
our website:
RESPITE CARE SERVICES: http://bit.ly/ymcacrsrespite
MILITARY RESPITE CARE PROGRAM: http://bit.ly/ymcacrsmrcp
WHAT SOME OF OUR Y FAMILIES HAVE SAID ABOUT THE RESPITE UNIT:
WHAT IS RESPITE CARE?
“I am able to attend both social and educational
events because I know my children are safe and
well cared for.”
“Provides time for my wife and I to date each other
again.”
“This program is a life saver. We love having our
provider available to care for our son, knowing her
passion for special needs kids. We use the service
to relax and watch our other son play little league
and for dates.”
“I have 2 special needs children and any help gives
me a chance to catch my breath and be a better
mom. Thank you.”
“This respite saved our marriage. We can’t live
without it. My husband and I are able to spend
more time together, generally we go to yoga or
lunch.”
“This is the best program ever! Marriage saver pro-
gram! It is the only time my wife and I can get away
alone! We regroup, rejuvenate and remind each
other why we are married. Seriously it is the best
program ever!”

13. CRS CONNECT
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Do you have a child or high school student
with special needs? Our respite program
for San Diego Regional Center families
employs over 300 respite providers
throughout the county that provide quality
care. We offer our providers a higher
than average rate of pay and trainings
throughout the year. For high school
students, we have three after school
programs called Teens in Motion. This
program promotes relationship building
among peers and provides engaging and
interactive community experiences during
school breaks.
Is your preschooler experiencing behavior
issues that are affecting his ability to
make friends and participate in classroom
activities? Our Behavior Support Specialists
will work closely with parents and providers
to identify techniques to help the child
overcome those behaviors and increase
their social emotional skills.
Are you a child care provider interested
in increasing the health and frequency of
physical activity in your environment? Our
Health Educators provide workshops and
one-on-one support to help you incorporate
more nutrition and physical activity in your
program to encourage healthy habits at an
early age.
HERE FOR YOU
The Field Services department at CRS provides unique child care services that promote
the behavior, physical and emotional health of parents, providers and children:
FOR INFORMATION ON OUR PROGRAMS PLEASE E-MAIL:
Behavior: Veronica Klinger, vklinger@ymca.org
Health: Jake McGough, jmcgough@ymca.org
Respite: Katie van den Heuvel, kvandenheuvel@ymca.org
Teens In Motion: Jaime Shackelford, jshackelford@ymca.org
Meet our team of
dedicated staff that
believes in customer
service and in
improving the quality
of life for children in
San Diego County!

14. YMCA CHILDCARE RESOURCE SERVICE
Behavior Support Workshops for Child Care
Let’s Play, Learn, and Socialize Embracing the Challenging Child
Date: Wednesday, November 11 Date: Tuesday, January 19
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Aggression, Tantrums and
Meltdowns…Sound Familiar?
Creating Effective Schedules, Routines
and Transitions
Date: Tuesday, March 15 Date: Tuesday, May 3
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Cost: $15 per person / per workshop
YMCA Childcare Resource Service Free to CCIP participants
3333 Camino del Rio South #400 Information: 800-481-2151 or
San Diego, CA 92108 mytraining@ymca.org
Space is limited so register today! Doors will open 15 minutes prior to start time for registration. Adults only
please. If you need special accommodations to participate in this training, please contact us at 1-800 481-2151.This
presentation will be presented in English only. Sorry, refunds are not available if unable to attend.
To reserve a space, complete and mail registration along with a Check or Money Order to:
YMCA Childcare Resource Service, Attn: RR TRAINING, 3333 Camino del Rio South, #400, San Diego, CA 92108
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Check () workshop choice(s):  Let’s Play, Learn, and Socialize (Nov.11)
 Embracing the Challenging Child (Jan.19)
 Aggression, Tantrums and Meltdowns…
Sound Familiar? (Mar. 15)
 Creating Effective Schedules, Routines,
and Transitions (May 3)
Name: ____________________________________________ Child Care License #: _______________________
Address: _____________________________________ City: _______________________ Zip: _____________
Phone: (______) ______________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________
 $15 Enclosed per person/workshop  I am a CCIP Participant (Free)
TOY LENDING LIBRARY SERVICE
 Yes, I would like to borrow toys for pick-up at this training; please contact me to pre-order.
 I would like to know more about borrowing toys; please contact me.

15. Behavior Support Workshops for Child Care
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Let’s Play, Learn and Socialize!
Studies have shown that social skills are the single best predictor of adult success. Our Behavioral
Support Specialist will help early childhood educators understand the importance of social emotional
development in young children. Participants will learn how to promote and encourage children’s social
skills and arrange their early learning environment to assist in supporting positive social interactions.
Embracing the Challenging Child
Looking at challenging behavior from a different perspective, this workshop will focus on
developmentally appropriate techniques that early childhood educators can use to build a positive
relationship with children having challenging behaviors. In addition, participants will be given tools to
increase expressions of warmth and affection between educator and children in daily routines, room
arrangement, materials and equipment.
Aggression, Tantrums and Meltdowns… Sound Familiar?
Early childhood educators will learn how to help children identify and express strong emotions in a
healthy manner. Strategies will be shared to reduce temper tantrums, meltdowns and aggression.
Participants will have the opportunity to problem solve behavior challenges with a Behavior Support
Specialist.
Creating Effective Schedules, Routines and Transitions
Learn new techniques to create a well-managed early learning environment. Participants will gain
understanding of the importance of establishing routines and schedules as well as implementing
effective transitions to improve children’s behavior.
WORKSHOP LOCATION: YMCA Childcare Resource Service
4th
Floor, Conference Room 3333 Camino del Rio S., #400, San Diego, CA 92108

16. BUILDING SKILLS
Responsive Routines, Environments, and Targeted Strategies to
Support Emotional Development in Infants and Toddlers
YMCA CHILDCARE RESOURCE SERVICE
Promoting social and emotional competence plays a crucial role in preparing children for
learning success. Join us as we actively dialogue and discuss how to promote social-
emotional development and needs in infants and toddlers. The evidence-based training and
materials used were developed by The California Collaborative and the National Center on
the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL).
Learning strategies include:
 Importance of the social emotional climate of infant and toddler care settings
 Significance of caregiving routines
 Identify ways the physical environment can promote social emotional development
 Approaches to build social emotional skills in infants and toddlers
Location: Palomar Family YMCA, 1050 North Broadway, Escondido, 92026
Date: Monday, March 14, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost: $15
Info: 1-800-481-2151 or mytraining@ymca.org
Space is limited so register today! Doors will open 15 minutes prior to start time for registration. Adults only
please. If you need special accommodations to participate in this training, please contact us at 1-800 481-2151.
Check or money order only, no cash accepted.
Make check payable to: YMCA CRS Sorry no refunds, credit or substitutions if unable to attend.
To reserve a space, complete and mail registration to:
YMCA Childcare Resource Service, Attn: RR TRAINING, 3333 Camino del Rio South, #400, San Diego, CA 92108
Responsive Routines, Environments… (Mar. 14, 2016)  $15 Check or Money Order enclosed
 CCIP Voucher Enclosed  Free to Easter Seals (ESSC) and MRCP Providers
Name:_______________________________________________ Phone: (_________)________________________
Address:___________________________________________ City:_______________________ Zip:_____________
E-Mail:________________________________________________________________________________________