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Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn about the OUNCE Scale during this 1-Day OUNCE Overview while earning 6 Core of Knowledge hours! The registration deadline is May 2, 2009. Programs Of Interest Assistance For Child Care Providers Child Care Advocates Organizations Downloadable Information Training for Child Care Providers Programs Of Interest Keep Kids in Care - A support line for child care providers who care for children with challenging behaviors. Child Care Subsidy - Information about the Child Care Subsidy program for low-income families. Maryland Children's Health Program - Information about health insurance coverage for low-income children and pregnant women. Medical Assistance for Families - Coverage for parents and other family members who care for children with incomes less than 116% of the federal poverty level (click here for income eligibility estimates) Maryland Model for School Readiness (MMSR) - Information concerning helping young children prepare for their education. Child and Adult Care Food Program - Information about the Child and Adult Care Food Program Assistance For Child Care Providers Getting Started In Child Care - Information and assistance about starting and/or expanding a home or center-based child care business. Technical Assistance - Information and assistance for child care providers in the areas of licensing/compliance, behavioral issues, and children with special needs. Child Care Regulations - Information on Maryland Child Care Regulations. Child Care/First Aid/CPR Training - Search for training classes in your area. Provider Vacancy/Fee Update Form - Enter your child care program's vacancies in our online database. Complaint Policy - Child Care Resource and Referral Center Complaint Policy Awareness of Lead in Childrens Toys - What you need to know about lead in childrens' toys. Child Care Advocates & Organizations American Academy of Pediatrics - An organization dedicated to the health of all children. Center for the Child Care Workforce - An advocacy group for better wages and living standards for child care providers. ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) - The world's premier database of journal and non-journal educational literature. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - Provides child care publications, an accreditation program, and professional development opportunities. National Association for Family Childcare - Supports state associations, with an accreditation progream and professional development opportunities. The National Mental Health Association - Advocacy, education, research and service for over 54 million Americans with mental disorders. The National Network for Childcare - Offers publications, an Email listserv, support and assistance from experts in child care and childhood development. The National Afterschool Association (formerly NSACA) - Dedicated to the development and care of children during their afterschool hours. Daily Parent Newsletter - National Association Of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies's Newsletter which provides the latest information on child development issues, tips for finding quality child care, and numerous resources for busy parents, as well as child care professionals. Maryland State Department of Education - A one-stop resource for education, information and programs for children in the State of Maryland. Understanding the A.D.A. - Information about the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the impact it has on child care. Advocacy on Regulatory and Legislative Issues - Learn more about participation in public policy initiatives and ACTION ALERTS Downloadable Information Task Force Recommendations on Universal Preschool Education (.pdf ) School Readiness in Maryland Report - 2004 (.pdf ) Identifying Mental Health Problems in Young Children (.pdf ) When an Illness Should Keep Your Child Home From Child Care (.pdf ) Conversations on Curriculum Conference Full Report (.pdf ) Executive Summary (.pdf ) DHR Guidelines for Healthy Childhood Development (.pdf ) Integrating Education and Childhood Development (.pdf )

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