“I’ll just say that I am thankful for this program its nice to know that while I’m at work, my son [...]]]> While we are sooo thankful for the generous support of our community and donors, it’s our hardworking parents that really make our program stellar. This melted my heart as I read it just now:

“I’ll just say that I am thankful for this program its nice to know that while I’m at work, my son is in good hands, GREAT STAFF, good food, great learning program. This is more than a program, this is a group of folks who truely cares about the kids and their best interests. It’s all about the kids and the importance of education, nutrition, and safety”–quote from a SLOCDC parent who returned a satisfaction survey this morning.

Please join the San Luis Obispo Child Development Center and the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce in celebrating 40 years of therapeutic child development and parent support in San Luis Obispo County with a ribbon cutting and short reception [...]]]> The San Luis Obispo Child Development Center Celebrates 40 Years of Helping Families!

Please join the San Luis Obispo Child Development Center and the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce in celebrating 40 years of therapeutic child development and parent support in San Luis Obispo County with a ribbon cutting and short reception on November 10 at 4:30pm..

Since 1971, SLOCDC has been dedicated to breaking the cycle of child abuse in our community by providing a network of prevention, intervention, and treatment services to protect children and heal, support, and strengthen families. Since 2005, our scope of services has broadened to include referrals to families at risk of potential abuse and neglect, as well as those who have suffered trauma, domestic violence, mental illness, substance abuse and/or exposure, extreme poverty, and other circumstances which pose a risk to the strength and unity of the families in our community. Beginning in 2008, SLOCDC became a parent participation program, knowing that long-lasting family support begins with supporting parents. The services at SLOCDC range from child development and after-school programs to child and family therapy and case management services. Long called “San Luis Obispo County’s best kept secret,” SLOCDC has broadened our scope of services to children of various ages and geographic locations to better accommodate the increasing need for therapeutic and family service interventions in San Luis Obispo. We are also looking for community partners to help strengthen our outreach and our programs.

For additional information about the Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting or any of the programs offered at San Luis Obispo Child Development Center, please contact Terri Kurczewski at info@slocdc.org or call (805) 541-0801 x 28.

Terri Kurczewski, Executive Director
1720 Bishop Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
San Luis Obispo Child Development Center
(805) 544-0801 x28
tkurczewski@slocdc.org

www.slocdc.org

San Luis Obispo, CA–The San Luis Obispo Child Development Center (SLOCDC) has received a $5000 grant form the San Luis Obispo Community Foundation (SLOCCF). This grant will be used toward long-term therapeutic services for the families of SLOCDC. This will provide long-term services for [...]]]> Grant will help support Therapeutic Services

San Luis Obispo, CA–The San Luis Obispo Child Development Center (SLOCDC) has received a $5000 grant form the San Luis Obispo Community Foundation (SLOCCF). This grant will be used toward long-term therapeutic services for the families of SLOCDC. This will provide long-term services for adults, siblings, and children formerly enrolled at SLOCDC who are now attending local public schools and have begun a therapeutic relationship/successful treatment and are able to continue that treatment even after they no longer to continue to qualify for services at SLOCDC.

The San Luis Obispo Child Development Center was chosen to receive this grant and is among 13 recipients, whose grants totaled $60,000.

This year’s grant-making program is made possible through the generous support of the Foundation’s Community Endowment and many donor funds held at the Foundation. In only 12 years, the SLOCCF has given out more than $16 million in grants to assist non-profit agencies. For more information on the SLOCCF on any funds, call 543-2323 or visit www.sloccf.org.

Since 1971, SLOCDC has been dedicated to breaking the cycle of child abuse in our community by providing a network of prevention, intervention, and treatment services to protect children and heal, support, and strengthen families. Since 2005, our scope of services has broadened to include referrals to families at risk of potential abuse and neglect, as well as those who have suffered trauma, domestic violence, mental illness, substance abuse and/or exposure, extreme poverty, and other circumstances which pose a risk to the strength and unity of the families in our community. Beginning in 2008, SLOCDC became a parent participation program, knowing that long-lasting family support begins with supporting parents. The services at SLOCDC range from child development programs to child and family therapy and case management services.

For additional information about any of the programs offered at San Luis Obispo Child Development Center, please contact Terri Kurczewski at info@slocdc.org or call (805) 541-0801 x 28.

Please call [...]]]> SLOCDC and PHP are once again partnering to offer a parenting class with Tim Ross and Erin Brzykcy. This class, titled “Love and Logic for Children with Special Needs (Moderate/Severe)” happens each Thursday starting October 13 to November 17. The cost for the series is $25 and includes course materials and snacks.

Please call Terri at 544-0801×28 to register or for more information. Space is limited.

Supporting Dual Language Learners through Dialogic Reading

Early Childhood Professionals and Early Childhood Students:
This professional development workshop demonstrates how to use Dialogic Reading to support Dual Language Learners. Dialogic Reading is an interactive shared picture book reading practice designed to enhance young children’s language and literacy [...]]]> California Preschool Instructional Network, Region 8

Supporting Dual Language Learners through Dialogic Reading

Early Childhood Professionals and Early Childhood Students:
This professional development workshop demonstrates how to use Dialogic Reading to support Dual Language Learners. Dialogic Reading is an interactive shared picture book reading practice designed to enhance young children’s language and literacy skills.

Saturday, September 24, 2011
9:00 am – Noon
Check-in begins at 8:30 am
Presentation begins promptly at 9:00 am

University of La Verne
4119 Broad St., Suite 200
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

• No Registration Fee
• Professional Growth Hours Certificate provided

SEATING IS LIMITED!
Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis.
Please fax or e-mail registration by September 16, 2011 :
KCSOS, CPIN
Attn: Sheri McWilliams
Phone: 661-636-4739
Fax: 661-636-4135
E-mail: shmcwilliams@kern.org

Click here to download the pdf registration form

Join us for ACTIVE PARENTING NOW
(parents of children 5-12) in 3 Sessions!
This three session workshop will show you effective ways to: