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SoCalGas Awards Family Service Association with ...

On August 3rd, SoCalGas donated $150,000 to Family Service Association (FSA) as part of the company’s $4 million dollar “Fueling Our Communities” initiative. A check presentation ceremony was held at the Eddie Dee Smith Senior Center in the City of Jurupa Valley to celebrate!

SoCalGas Awards Family Service Association with $250,000 in the Fight Against Food Insecurity
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Family Service Association Celebrates ...

The end of June marks an exciting time for families with young children enrolled in FSA’s Child Development Centers! Our team held an end-of-the-year ceremony for the preschoolers who are moving onto the next step in their educational journey: kindergarten.

Family Service Association Celebrates Preschoolers Moving onto Kindergarten
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Flag Raising for Child Abuse Prevention

On March 28, 2023, a special flag raising ceremony was held at the Riverside County Administrative Center, featuring speakers Supervisor Karen Spiegel, Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez, Deputy District Attorney John Aki, Undersheriff Donald Sharp, County Executive Officer Jeff Van Wagenen, Riverside County Department of Social Services Assistant Director, Charity Douglas, and Dr. Carla Lidner Baum, Chair of the HOPE Collaborative Board of Directors. The event honored children impacted by violence, abuse, and neglect, while also increasing awareness through a unified message that stood firmly against all forms of child abuse.  

Flag Raising for Child Abuse Prevention
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The Molina Charitable Foundation and Bolton ...

On March 3rd, 2023, Family Service Association was presented with a $35,000 award for the launch of its workforce development program designed to increase the number of low-income children that can be served in its child development centers, while providing meaningful opportunities for local residents to build careers in early education. This pilot initiative is funded by The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation which presented a check of $25,000 to support the cost of fees and tuition for students to receive their licenses in early childhood education. In addition to the $25,000 investment, Bolton awarded FSA $10,000 to support its critical services provided for families and children.

The Molina Charitable Foundation and Bolton Insurance Award FSA with $35,000
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The HOPE Collaborative protects children and strengthens families through awareness, education, and community-driven programs delivered with compassion. This year, HOPE piloted a new initiative to support graduating high-school students that have been cared for in the foster system and are pursuing a post-secondary degree.

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Hemlock Child Development Center Earns National NAEYC Accreditation

MORENO VALLEY, CA – FSA Hemlock Child Development Center located in Moreno Valley has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals.

A celebration of success is planned for Friday, April 22nd from 9 to 11a.m., with a ceremony followed by a tour of the facilities. Please call (951) 779-9623 to RSVP by Wednesday, April 20th.

“We’re proud to have earned the mark of quality from NAEYC, and to be recognized for our commitment to reaching the highest professional standards,” said Davina Bailey, Center Director. “NAEYC Accreditation lets families in our community know that children in our high-quality program have teachers who create engaging classrooms, enhance relationships with their parents and families, and develop rich experiences for their students.”

To earn NAEYC Accreditation, Hemlock Child Development Center went through an extensive self-study process, measuring the program and its services against the ten NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and more than 400 related Accreditation Criteria. The program received NAEYC Accreditation after an on-site visit by NAEYC Assessors to ensure that the program meets each of the ten program standards. NAEYC-accredited programs are also subject to unannounced visits during their accreditation, which lasts for five years.

In the 25 years since NAEYC Accreditation was established, it has become a widely recognized sign of high-quality early childhood education. Nearly 7,000 programs are currently accredited by NAEYC – approximately 8 percent of all preschools and other early childhood programs.

“It’s a lengthy and rigorous process to achieve NAEYC Accreditation, and Hemlock Child Development Center should be commended for seeking high standards,” said Rhian Evans Allvin, executive director of NAEYC. “Caring for children is not ‘rocket science’ – it’s brain science. Studies prove that the brain connections made in the first few years of life set a child’s path for success in school and in life. That’s why quality educators are so crucial. For parents and caregivers of young children who are searching for a high-quality early learning experience, Hemlock Child Development Center’s NAEYC Accreditation is a sign that it offers a high-quality education in a nurturing and stimulating environment.”

The NAEYC Accreditation system has set voluntary professional standards for programs for young children since 1985. In September 2006, the Association revised program standards and criteria to introduce a new level of quality, accountability, and service for parents and children in child care programs. The new standards today reflect the latest research and best practices in early childhood education and development. NAEYC is committed to using the newest studies and analysis on positive child outcomes to ensure young children continue receiving the highest-quality care and education possible.

 

The NAEYC Accreditation system was created to set professional standards for early childhood education, and to help families identify high-quality preschools, child care centers, and other early education programs. To earn NAEYC Accreditation, a program must meet each of the ten NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards. Programs are accredited by NAEYC for a five-year period.

 For more information about NAEYC Accreditation, visit www.naeyc.org/academy.

 

FSA Mobile Fresh Awarded 2014 NBC Universal 21st Century Solutions Grant

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Moreno Valley, CA (Dec 12, 2014) - Family Service Association's (FSA) year-old social enterprise MOBILE FRESH, a grocery store on wheels has been selected one of 30 winners of the NBC Universal 21st Century Solutions grant challenge. NBC Universal and its Owned Stations awarded $1.2 million in grants to non-profits advancing innovative solutions through high-impact initiatives in their local communities. FSA representing the Los Angeles market and Girls Write Now representing New York will each take home $100,000. Twelve non-profits located within NBC markets in Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Francisco, Washington D.C., South Florida, San Diego and Connecticut will receive $50,000 and sixteen recipients were awarded $25,000.

FSA Striving For Excellence Awarded By Council On Accreditation

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Moreno Valley, CA (November 26,2014) - Countless hours of hard work and dedication by Family Service Association (FSA) staff and Board of Directors has paid off recently as the organization was approved for accreditation by the prestigious Council on Accreditation in New York. Peer reviewers took in a site visit at the Moreno Valley headquarters to observe operations, ask questions and make recommendations. Accreditation represents a significant achievement for any organization as one's accomplishments are seen through the eyes of highly trained professionals. 

61 Homebound Seniors In Chino Hills Receive " More Than A Meal"

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Moreno Valley, CA (Oct 28, 2014) - The lack of access to quality, affordable food is an issue for 22% of Inland Empire families. This is primarily the case for homebound seniors, individuals without adequate transportation to a supermarket and residents with low to moderate incomes. One way that Family Service Association addresses this challenge in Chino Hills is through its Senior Nutrition congregate meals program, where daily hot meals are provided at the Chino Senior Center. FSA is hoping to increase its meal totals from the current 61 to 114 through support of a Community Development Block Grant from the City of Chino Hills.

Fall Community Festival Celebrates Kids and Families

Moreno Valley, CA (OCT 20, 2014) - A FOUNDATION FOR KIDS and FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION Child Development Centers are collaborating to sponsor "Fall Festival 2014" celebrating kids and families in Riverside. The event will feature face painting, a pumpkin patch, Cakewalk, Giant Slide, gifts and toys for kids, clothes giveaways, health screenings and much more. "FALL FESTIVAL 2014" will take place at CM School Supply, 4155 Van Buren Avenue at California Street in Riverside 92503.

A FOUNDATION FOR KIDS mission is to support children's agencies and youth organizations that serve abused and at-risk children in Southern California. Toward this goal, they sponsor a number of family-oriented events that raise thousands of dollars for kids' causes. FSA operates ten (10) Child Development Centers, located in Moreno Valley, Riverside, Rubidoux, Hemet and Cabazon. Each Center provides a well-balanced curriculum with emphasis on children's social/emotional skills in an enriched cognitive environment. The CDCs also sponsor an annual professional development conference each spring focused on child development and learning. 

"Ending Hunger in Our Neighborhoods" Campaign Seeks To Crowdsource Support

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Moreno Valley, CA (Oct 6,2014) - Imagine choosing between having a meal and keeping a roof over your head. In Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, 22.3% of families suffer from food insecurity. On a monthly basis they make the choice between eating and paying the electric bill, between having dinner and taking medication, paying the rent, or pursuing an education. Seeing to tackle the problem of food insecurity in the region, Family Service Association is launching "Ending Hunger in Our Neighborhoods" a 21-day fundraising campaign from October 10-31, using the online crowdsourcing platform Indiegogo.