Paths to QUALITY Marketing Training!

Are you a Level 2, 3 or 4 Paths to QUALITY Provider? If so join us on Monday, March 19th from 6:30pm till 9pm to learn more about the FREE online marketing tool available! Child Care Online offers Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 programs an exclusive opportunity to showcase their achievements with an online profile made up of pictures and text. Participants will learn the benefits of Child Care Online for providers and families and learn how to create an online profile that will highlight their professionalism and commitment to quality. Eligible programs must complete this training prior to signing up for Child Care Online. .It's a great opportunity to showcase the high quality care you are offering. Call Emily at (317) 636-5727 to register TODAY!

Free Community Resources

Free Community Electronics Recycling: Saturday, March 17th from 10:00am till 2:00pm held at James Russell Lowell IPS #51, 3426 Roosevelt Ave. Indianapolis. Acceptable items include: computers, monitors, printers, laptops, tv's, cell phones, stereo equipment, microwaves, large household appliances and more! For more information visit: http://www.5rprocessors.com/ or 715-322-4480.

Money Management Series: Classes held on Thursdays from 2-3:30pm at Rebuilding the Wall, 3513 Hovey St. Indianapolis. Class is free but registration is required. Contact Shelley Landis at (317) 925-9789, shelley@rebuildingthewall.org. Classes offered include:

• April 5 - Writing SMART goals and a budget overview
• April 12 - Creating your own budget
• April 26 - Need Vs. Want and building a savings
• May 10 - Understanding your credit
• May 17 - Successful Renting

Whatever It Takes: Successful Children with Promising Futures: Open to children in IPS 51, 56, and 69. Saturday, March 24 from 9am-1:30pm at Martin University. Learn more about resources in the Martindale Brightwood Community, learn how to help your children succeed in school, hear educational stories from the community and meet other parents. The day includes free lunch, childcare and door prizes. Call 317-205-2595 or email rduerksen@fscp.org to reserve your spot!

Training Opportunity

Orientation on Professional Development Opportunities
Tuesday, March 20th from 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Class is FREE! Please call (317) 636-5727 to preregister

This workshop provides deep understanding of ways you can obtain professional development hours and credits in the state of Indiana. The workshop will provide information on different routes to obtain Child Development Associate (CDA) training, articulating the credential into an associate degree in early childhood education/child development at Ivy Tech Community College. The workshop will provide comprehensive overview of accessibility and location of colleges and universities in the state of Indiana that offer associate and bachelor degree levels. In addition, the workshop provides information on state scholarships and financial aid opportunities.