Newsletter

July 2010

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President Message
            
                                 

Dear Childcare Providers and Advocates,

Happy Summer! Yes, I know its summer, and I’m choosing to look forward to what is new and exciting about Family Child Care Homes of RI, for ways to benefit from your membership dollars, and ways to renew your commitment to FCCHRI. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued commitment and support to FCCHRI. I’m Colleen Dorian and I’m your President for FCCHRI. I know that the downturn in the economy has hit some of us harder than others; I’ve heard your stories and I’ve read your emails. But I also know that it’s now more important than ever to maintain a competitive edge to networking and to keeping abreast of what’s going on in the childcare field since the closing of Options for Working Families who was, for 26 years Rhode Island's premier child care resource and referral agency. This is the time to work together to increase our membership to give yourself a voice on the state level as well as making FCCHRI a great way to connect with other providers and work together toward networking.

In this difficult economy, many nonprofit organizations have experienced cuts in state and private funding and Options is no exception. As a result, we find it necessary to ask that all licensed childcare providers come together in support.

In this membership year 2010-2011, I hope to capitalize on last year’s FCCHRI’s momentum. Last year we offered an increase in legislation information and Grant opportunities, and this year we’re adding a greater amount of support by continuing to provide enrichment workshops. No one individual is responsible for the success of FCCHRI. It’s success is the result of a dedicated team that could be proud to be part of.

Our membership remains affordable. You say, ‘what will my $40 membership give me in return?’

• A voice on the state level

• 27 ½ hours of workshop training from September through July.

• Increase Website Exposure with Provider Referral

• Recycle Center membership

• Liability Insurance Information

• Quarterly Newsletter

Join us in an investment in your future. Be a part of what’s happening or better yet, help make things happen. FCCHRI is the ONLY Family Child Care Association that has found a way to bridge the gaps in many facets of childcare. We are here not only in times of prosperity, but we’re here to support you ALL the time.

Save the date on this year’s Conference When: Saturday September 11th, 2010 Where: Quonset O Club, North Kingstown, RI Time: 7am - 3pm

Looking forward to seeing you all. All the best, Colleen Dorian


With Continued Support,
Colleen Dorian

 

 

 

 


 


 

 
Family Child Care Homes of Rhode Island, Inc.
85 Colvintown Road
Coventry, RI 02816
Tel: 401.823.5612
Fax: 401.823.5612