🌿 Reclaiming Your Well-Being: Self Care Strategies for Providers 

A workshop for providers to pause, reflect, and nurture themselves. Explore strategies, understand burnout, and engage in guided reflection to reclaim your well-being.

📅 Wednesday, October 22, 2025 🕒 6:00pm – 8:00pm on Zoom
English, Spanish

🏡 The Value of Family Child Care

Join us for a session where family child care providers come together to connect, reflect, and be heard. You’ll talk openly about the impact of low wages in the field, celebrate the essential role you play in California’s early childhood education system, and build relationships with others who share your experiences. Walk away feeling valued, supported, and part of a growing movement for change.

📅 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 🕒 6:00pm – 8:00pm on Zoom
English (No interpretation available)

🎓 Tuition Assistance Info Session

Learn about how you can take classes at UCLA Extension and find out how to get up to $5,000 to pay for college or career classes. This session will break down what tuition assistance is available through the CCPU Training Fund, who qualifies, colleges available to you, and the step-by-step process to apply. 

📅 Tuesday, October 7, 2025 🕒 6:00pm – 7:30pm on Zoom 
English, Spanish

Are you looking to join a cohort that offers:

• Engagement professional development training 

• Community building circles that foster connection and support each month

• A chance to set and achieve professional or personal goals with a mentor? 

• Networking with others in your field?! 

We're thrilled to announce that the application for our Educator Led Communities of Care (ELCC), an 8 month virtual program, is FINALLY here!

👉 Apply now and join a powerful community of early educators leading change from the ground up.

📍 Application Launch: Friday, September 19th
⏰ Deadline: Sunday, September 28th at midnight

Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

The "Rooted in Rest" wellness workshop is designed to equip CCPU in-home care providers with practical tools to foster self-care amidst their demanding roles. By prioritizing rest and rejuvenation, participants will learn strategies to enhance their mental and emotional well-being, enabling them to better balance the challenges of caregiving with their own personal health.

Introduction to the Field of Early Childhood Education (Webinar)

What sets great early childhood educators apart from the rest? It’s a strong foundation - understanding how children learn, how programs are built, and how to guide each child’s unique potential.

In our Introduction to the Field of Early Childhood Education webinar, you’ll explore the philosophies that shape our field, discover strategies to support children of all abilities, and gain tools you can apply right away in your program. This is your chance to strengthen your knowledge and feel more confident as an educator. 

📅 September 18, 2025 | 🕕 6:00-8:30pm| 💻 Zoom (English, Spanish)

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Tuition Assistance Webinar! 🎓

This special session will feature:

📋 Application Support – Get tips on how to apply and maximize your $5,000 annual Tuition Assistance benefit.

✨ Provider Testimonials – Hear directly from providers who have successfully used Tuition Assistance to reach their educational goals.

🤝 Our Partnership with ed2go – Learn how ed2go’s online courses can support your career growth and professional development.

Event Type: Webinar
Date: August 18, 6:00-8:00pm
Language: English, Spanish
Location: Zoom (online)

How do you file your taxes when you have lost records during a natural disaster? This virtual support session is for family child care providers whose records were compromised or completely destroyed during a natural disaster. This workshop is for any provider who was impacted by the LA Wildfires (or other natural disaster). Training and Q&A by Shanita Jones, CPA.

Event Type: Webinar
Date: August 13, 6:00-8:00pm
Language: English, Spanish
Location: Zoom (online)

What happens if ICE comes to your home or child care program?
Join us for an informative and empowering webinar designed to help you understand your rights if you’re approached by ICE— at home or child care program.

This session will walk you through how to respond safely, create a Family Preparedness Plan. You'll also have the chance to ask questions to experts from Public Counsel and access resources you can use long after the webinar ends.

Knowledge is power—get informed and stay protected.

Visalia, California

What: Thriving Providers Wellness Conference in Visalia
Where: 300 S Court St, Visalia, CA 93291
When: Saturday, August 2
Time: 9:00am - 5:30pm

Free wellness conference for family child care providers on August 2 in Visalia! Join other family child care providers for a full day focused on YOU. This free wellness conference explores all Eight Dimensions of Wellness—emotional, physical, spiritual, and more—through breakout sessions, a motivational keynote speaker, wellness vendors and booths, and energizing activities like Zumba and yoga.

You’ll also enjoy free wellness bags, raffles for free iPads, and a healthy breakfast and lunch—all at no cost. It’s a chance to connect with your community, recharge, and recommit to your own well-being. And remember—it’s completely FREE to attend!

Long Beach, California

What: Thriving Providers Wellness Conference in Long Beach
Where: 333 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
When: Saturday, July 26
Time: 9:00am - 5:30pm

Free wellness conference for family child care providers on July 26 in Long Beach! Join other family child care providers for a full day focused on YOU. This free wellness conference explores all Eight Dimensions of Wellness—emotional, physical, spiritual, and more—through breakout sessions, a motivational keynote speaker, wellness vendors and booths, and energizing activities like Zumba and yoga.

You’ll also enjoy free wellness bags, raffles for free iPads, and a healthy breakfast and lunch—all at no cost. It’s a chance to connect with your community, recharge, and recommit to your own well-being. And remember—it’s completely FREE to attend!

Now Accepting Applications: Paid Peer Roles with CCPU Training Fund
Apply by July 7, 2025!

The CCPU Training Fund is hiring family child care educators for temporary, part-time roles: Peer Leaders, Peer Facilitators, and Peer Mentors. Share your experience, grow your leadership, and support other providers.

Open to California providers—both licensed and licensed-exempt—who’ve cared for at least one subsidized child in the past 12 months.

Sacramento, California

What: Thriving Providers Wellness Conference in Sacramento
Where: 11211 Point E Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
When: Saturday, June 28
Time: 9:00am - 5:30pm

Free wellness conference for family child care providers on June 28 in Sacramento! Join other family child care providers for a full day focused on YOU. This free wellness conference explores all Eight Dimensions of Wellness—emotional, physical, spiritual, and more—through breakout sessions, a motivational keynote speaker, wellness vendors and booths, and energizing activities like Zumba and yoga.

You’ll also enjoy free wellness bags, raffles for free iPads, and a healthy breakfast and lunch—all at no cost. It’s a chance to connect with your community, recharge, and recommit to your own well-being. And remember—it’s completely FREE to attend!

Event Type: Webinar
Location: Zoom
Language: English & Spanish

The CCPU Training Fund is hiring part-time facilitators, leaders, and mentors. Join us to learn how to apply and what each role involves.

Event Type: Webinar
Location: Zoom
Language: English & Spanish

This interactive webinar is part of an ongoing advocacy and leadership series. It will help family child care providers build storytelling skills that highlight the real needs in early childhood education while honoring the experiences of workers and families. You’ll connect with other providers, listen deeply to one another’s stories, and learn how to share your own in ways that inspire, inform, and build solidarity.

Event Type: Webinar
Language: English, Spanish, Mandarin
Location: Online

If you're having trouble standing out or attracting the right clients to your program, this session is for you. We’ll walk through how to identify your ideal client so you can focus your energy on reaching the people who are the best fit. You’ll also learn the difference between marketing and branding, and why understanding both is key to growing your business. We'll explore practical strategies to connect with potential clients, build awareness of your services, and keep clients engaged. By the end of the session, you'll have tools to communicate your value more clearly and attract more of the clients you want.

Event Type: Webinar
Location: Zoom
Language: English & Spanish

Join us for an informative session that will explain how eligible family child care providers can get up to $5,000 per year for their education! The tuition assistance program offered by CCPU operates year round and can provide support in the form of sponsorship or reimbursement, helping providers achieve their educational goals.

Event Type: Webinar
Language: English, Spanish
Location: Online

Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Join us for a webinar on June 7 at 9:00 AM! We'll explore the history and philosophies behind early childhood programs, developmentally appropriate practices, play-based learning, positive behavior guidance, supporting diverse abilities, family partnerships, and professional ethics and pathways.

Event Type: Webinar
Location: Zoom
Language: English & Spanish

In this session, you’ll learn how to use observation tools to better understand each child’s development and spot potential developmental differences early on.

We’ll also explore how these differences can relate to language development—especially in children learning more than one language—and discuss how to approach sensitive conversations with parents in a supportive and respectful way. You’ll leave with greater confidence and practical strategies for strengthening communication and supporting every child’s unique learning journey.

Event Type: Webinar
Location: Zoom
Language: English & Spanish

Join us for a powerful and reflective evening designed specifically for family child care providers. In this virtual session, you’ll connect with fellow providers, share your experiences, and discuss the critical role you play in California’s early childhood education system. Through open conversation, we’ll explore the personal and professional impacts of low wages, build community, and recognize the true value of the work you do every day. Come ready to share, be heard, and strengthen your collective voice.

Event Type: Webinar
Language: English, Spanish, Mandarin
Location: Online

In this session, participants will learn how to differentiate between a policy manual and a contract, understand the legal rights of a contract, learn how to enforce a contract, and obtain tips on developing a policy manual.

By the end of this session, providers will be able to:
• Articulate the difference between a contract and a policy manual.
• Understand how a contract protects your business.
• And identify several key policies for your policy manual and contract

Register here!

Event Type: Information Session
Language: English, Spanish
Location: Online

Join us for an informative session that will explain how eligible family child care providers can get up to $5,000 per year for their education! The tuition assistance program offered by CCPU operates year round and can provide support in the form of sponsorship or reimbursement, helping providers achieve their educational goals. You will also hear from our partners at UCLA Extension, who will talk about their prestigious ECE programs and how you can join our newest cohort. Don’t miss out!

Register Here!

Event Type: Information Session
Language: English, Spanish
Location: Online, Zoom

Summary: Learn how to apply for the CCPU Technology Benefits program, which offers free laptops, printers, and more! Join this bilingual info session (English/Spanish) on Tuesday, April 29, 6:00–7:30 PM to get eligibility details, application tips, and answers to common questions.

Register here!

Event Type: Webinar
Language: English, Spanish, Cantonese
Location: Online

In this session, participants will learn how to differentiate between a policy manual and a contract, understand the legal rights of a contract, learn how to enforce a contract, and obtain tips on developing a policy manual.

By the end of this session, providers will be able to:
• Articulate the difference between a contract and a policy manual.
• Understand how a contract protects your business.
• And identify several key policies for your policy manual and contract

Register here!

Event Type: Webinar
Language: English, Spanish
Location: Online

Please join us and get familiar with one of the most important core values of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, “The Environment as the Third Teacher.” Learn how to adapt your environment as the Third Teacher based on the children’s ongoing interests through observations and documentation. Embrace this principle within your working space to provide a nurturing and culturally representative environment.

Participants will be able to:

• Reflect on the importance of creating an environment that encourages children to be collaborators and investigators.

• Gain an understanding of the importance of offering an environment with purpose and intention based on the children's interests and needs.

• Explore the concept of “The three teachers of children: adults, other children, and their physical environment.”

• Learn new ideas to modify your environment as the third teacher and how to extend one theme into different areas of the classroom with sustainable materials and other culturally appropriate resources
  

  Register here!

Event Type: Webinar
Date: April 24, 6:00pm
Language: English, Spanish
Location: Zoom (online)

What happens if ICE comes to your home or child care program?
Join us for an informative and empowering webinar designed to help you understand your rights if you’re approached by ICE—whether at home, at your child care program, or in your community.

This session is for both family child care providers and parents, and will walk you through how to respond safely, create a Family Preparedness Plan, and support children and families with trauma-informed care. You'll also have the chance to ask questions to experts and access resources you can use long after the webinar ends.

Knowledge is power—get informed and stay protected.

Event Type: Information Session
Language: English, Spanish
Location: Online

Join us for an informative session focused on our Tuition Assistance Benefit, which gives up to $5,000 per year for providers to get an education related to their career. This session will provide valuable information regarding the Benefit, including eligibility requirements and how to apply. Whether you are currently enrolled in school or interested in going back to school, attending this session will equip you with essential knowledge on how this resource can significantly support your academic pursuits. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about the diverse ways in which our Tuition Assistance program can empower your work as a family child care provider and support you on your educational journey. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register Here!

Event Type: In-Person Training
Language: English, Spanish
Location: San Francisco, CA

Join us on March 15 in San Francisco for Introduction to the Field of Early Childhood Education. This in-person training will explore child development, effective teaching strategies, advocacy, and career pathways. Learn how to support young children, build strong family connections, and apply developmentally appropriate practices.

Unfortunately, this event has reached capacity.

Event Type: In-Person Training and Benefits Orientation
Language: English, Spanish
Location: 85 Nielson St Watsonville, CA 95076

As a business owner, having clear and aligned contracts and policies is essential for your success and peace of mind. Join us in person for this important workshop in Watsonville on March 15, focused on Family Child Care contracts and policies. You'll also have the opportunity to learn about your union benefits. See details and register below—we hope to see you there!

Register Here!

Event Type: In-Person Training (in Arabic)
Language: Arabic
Location: 4855 Seminole Dr, San Diego, CA 92115

Running a child care business means navigating constant changes—late pickups, vacation notices, payments, and more. A strong contract and policy guide can reduce stress, set clear expectations, and protect your income. Join CCPU Training Fund and fellow providers in person on Saturday, March 15, at 9 AM in San Diego for an Arabic-language training on contracts and policies, where you'll learn how to structure contracts, key policies to include, and how to enforce them. Plus, you'll receive a certificate of completion! Register now and share this opportunity with Arabic-speaking child care providers who may benefit!

Register Here!