Tulare County Council on Child & Youth Development
We Believe
We believe that all children and families deserve quality care and education. The Council supports quality care and education by providing the link between the needs and the available resources.
Council Goals
- Continue to develop, collaborate, and implement supports in the area of early care and education for parents and providers, regardless of the funding source.
- Raise awareness and visibility of the council and its work.
- Stay abreast of updates and opportunities in the fields that impact the council's beliefs.
History
In 1991, the United States Congress established the Federal Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG). Subsequently, local Child Care and Development Councils were established to set priorities for the CCDBG funds based on the needs of low-income families.
In 1997, the State enacted the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility for Kids Act (CalWORKs). This legislation gave the Child Care Planning Councils additional responsibilities that encompass a variety of child care issues. The Council collaborates with public and private organizations, individuals utilizing child care services, and provider to address the child care needs of all families in the county.
The Council is currently funded by the California Department of Social Services and is jointly appointed by the Tulare County Board of Supervisors and the Tulare County Superintendent of Schools.
Appointments Under the Tulare County Board Of Supervisors | ||||
Child Care Provider | Community | Consumer | Discretionary | Public Agency |
| Rebecca Della, Porterville Unified School District | Stephanie Caldera, Tulare County Office of Education | Vacant | Joe Iniguez, CASA of Tulare County | Elvira Barron, Tulare County Office of Education, Early Childhood Education Program |
| Vacant | Laura Harris, College of the Sequoias | Vacant | Brandy Villarreal, Tulare County Resource Management Agency | Sherri Glenn, Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency |
| Timberly Romero, First 5 Tulare County | Vacant | Amy Sullivan, Tulare County Office of Education | ||
Appointments Under the Tulare County Superintendent of Schools | ||||
Child Care Provider | Community | Consumer | Discretionary | Public Agency |
| Cheri Dorria, Lindsay Unified School District | Christina Osorio, Woodlake Family Resource Center | Lorena Castillo, Tulare County Office of Education, Early Childhood Education Program | Monica Pilkinton, Early Childhood Education Consultant | Dr. Casie Ennis, Tulare County Health & Human Services |
| Denise Egge, ChristKids PreSchool | Elibet Tapia Central Valley Regional Center | Stephanie Clayton, Parenting Network | Vacant | Vacant |
| Vacant | Christina Sauceda, First 5 Tulare County | |||
For more information, questions about membership, or to apply for membership, please contact:
Samantha Terry
Child & Youth Development Council Manager
7000 Doe Ave., Suite C
Visalia, CA 93291
samantha.terry@cc.tcoe.org
phone: (559) 651-1723
fax: (559) 651-3802