CHILDCARE ADVOCACY

 The VFCCA is proud to host our Third Annual Symposium! 

This year’s event is designed for Family Childcare Providers, Childcare Centers, and Parents who want to learn more about Measure C, the Five-Year Plan, and how childcare advocacy impacts families and providers in our community. 

This FREE event will include engaging discussions, valuable resources, and opportunities to connect with others who care about the future of childcare. Lunch will be provided.

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2025

Location and Time: Shannon Community Center 

11600 Shannon Ave, Dublin, CA 9456

10:00 am - 3:00 pm (lunch provided during break)

To make this event possible, we are seeking sponsorship support from local businesses and community partners who share our commitment to children, families, and education.

The Symposium will be divided into 2 sessions:
Morning Session: We will be having an educational session regarding Measure C for parents and Early Childhood Education (ECE) providers.

Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm

• Presented by First 5 of Alameda County
  • Parents and ECE providers will learn about Measure C and how it will benefit them.
• Presented by Early Edge California and Child Care Law Center
  • Parents and ECE Providers will be given tips and tools on how to advocate for their children and programs.
• Presented by Hively
  • Parents and ECE Providers will learn about UPK and the Mixed Delivery System. 
• Lunch will be provided.
  

Afternoon Session: We will be having a Family Fair for Parents, ECE Providers and the Community.
Time: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm

• The second half of the symposium will be our family fair – filled with fun activities for children and local food vendors. 
• Booth registrants will get an opportunity to advertise their programs and services while making connections with local child care providers.  

VFCCA History:

Valley Family Childcare Association (VFCCA) was established in 1976. We are a non-profit organization that provides educational opportunities, support, networking and fellowship for licensed family childcare professionals in Alameda County. VFCCA strives towards one goal to inform and educate its members to help create and encourage the highest quality of family child care for children and parents in Alameda County.

 There will be two sessions throughout the day: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm will be for Family Child Care Providers and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm will be for both Parents and Providers.

From 9:00 am to 12:00 pm: The Provider portion of Symposium 2024 will be an educational event for Childcare Providers where they will have the chance to network with fellow providers and others from the childcare industry, and will also have the opportunity to set up a booth to advertise their program. Family child care providers will be given tips and tools about how their program can survive during this difficult time while continuing to provide quality care for our youngest friends in Alameda county.

From 1:00pm to 4:00pm: The Parents portion of Symposium 2024 will be a family fair for both Parents and Providers. With the information available at this event, Parents will be able to make educated decisions about what child care options may be most beneficial for their family. They will also get to make connections with local child care providers who offer before and after school care, as well as toddler and Infant care.

This event is being hosted by the Valley Family Child Care Association (VFCCA) , a Non-profit 501c3 organization serving the Tri-Valley and surrounding Alameda County