• DECA Program Training – We focus on the whole classroom to determine its strengths and opportunities for improvement, using nationally recognized assessment tools such as the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment system, a strength-based system designed to promote resiliency in children. Click here to learn more about the DECA program. For more information, contact Janet Burke at (804) 644-9590, ext. 3017 or jburke@childsavers.org.
• KIDCare® STAR Van – The van is our mobile facility, bringing training and mentoring services and resources to home-based child care facilities.. For more information, contact Janet Burke at (804) 644-9590, ext. 3017 or jburke@childsavers.org.
• Professional Development Counseling – We provide career planning services to child care providers, including assessment/consultation, technical assistance, and ongoing support. For more information, contact Betsy Somerville at (804) 644-9590, ext. 3063 or bsomerville@childsavers.org.
• Unregulated Child Care Providers – We provide guidance and mentoring for unregulated child care providers through partnerships with the Cameron Foundation, the United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg, Success by 6®, and the Virginia Department of Social Services. Click here to learn more about the Unregulated Child Care Provider program, or contact Janet Burke at (804) 644-9590, ext. 3017 or jburke@childsavers.org.
• Voluntary Registration – Through our partnership with the Virginia Department of Social Services, we offer a program designed to help those who provide child care in their own homes (and are not required by law to be state-licensed) gain access to the many benefits of becoming voluntarily registered. Click here to learn more about the Voluntary Registration program, or contact Betty Garrett at (804) 644-9590, ext. 3019 or bgarrett@childsavers.org.
• Early Childhood Development Training – We offer a wide variety of training workshops designed to meet the needs of child care providers, teachers, directors, and parents serving infants through school-age children in Central Virginia. These trainings are offered at ChildSavers or, for your convenience, we can bring our workshops to you and your staff and/or clients. For more information on costs or workshop topics, click on the Upcoming Trainings link below or contact Janet Burke at (804) 644-9590, ext. 3017 or jburke@childsavers.org.
