Ulster Chapter Meeting
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Ulster Chapter Meeting
Saturday, May 2, 2026
CSEA/VOICE invites you to attend an important Ulster County Chapter Meeting. Join us as we celebrate Provider Appreciation Day and share updates on upcoming training opportunities, DSS and OCFS updates, membership, and other pertinent information. Plan now to attend.

Must be a member to attend

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Location: JACER FUNdamental Beginnings
13 Cathy Court
Wallkill, NY 12589
Brunch will be served

*Registration is required to attend*

Members can register via link at: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2309
Or by calling the CSEA/VOICE Resource Center at 877-483-2732 or via email at voice@cseainc.org.
If you need Spanish translation, it may be available, please call the CSEA/VOICE Bilingual Resource Center at 877-483-2732.

MEETING AGENDA:
1. Welcome/ Introductions
2. DSS Updates
3. OCFS Updates
4. VOICE Updates
5. Professional Development
6. Membership/Leadership
7. Other Business
8. Next Meeting and Closing

Reunión del Capítulo de Ulster
Sábado, Mayo 2, 2026
CSEA/VOICE le invita a asistir a una importante reunión del Capítulo del Condado de Ulster. Acompáñenos para celebrar el Día de Agradecimiento a los Proveedores y compartir novedades sobre las próximas oportunidades de capacitación, actualizaciones de DSS y de OCFS, membresía y otra información pertinente. Haga planes para asistir ahora.
Debe ser miembro para asistir

Fecha: Sábado, Mayo 2, 2026
Horario: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Ubicación: JACER FUNdamental Beginnings
13 Cathy Court
Wallkill, NY 12589
Se servirá almuerzo.

*Se necesario registrarse para asistir*

Los miembros pueden registrarse a través del enlace en: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2309
O llamando al Centro de Recursos de CSEA/VOICE al 877-483-2732 o por correo electrónico a voice@cseainc.org.
Si necesita traducción al español, es posible que esté disponible; por favor, llame al Centro de Recursos Bilingües de CSEA/VOICE al 877-483-2732.

AGENDA DE LA REUNIÓN:
1. Bienvenida / Presentaciones
2. Actualizaciones de DSS
3. Actualizaciones de OCFS
4. Actualizaciones de VOICE
5. Desarrollo profesional
6. Membresía / Liderazgo
7. Otros asuntos
8. Próxima reunión y clausura

LE Enhanced Rate Training (Monroe County)
2026-05-16 09:00 - 15:30 | Irondequoit Conference Center, 400 Bakers Park, Rochester, NY, 14617, United States
Legally Exempt Child Care Providers who have completed 10 or more hours of training may become eligible to receive an enhanced rate from their Local Department of Social Services (DSS). That means more income for the important work you already do every day.
Our trainings are led by CSEA trainers who are experienced, licensed, and registered family childcare providers. They understand your work firsthand and are committed to helping you succeed. Invest in your growth, increase your earning potential, and sign up today to secure your spot!
Seats are limited to just 40 participants per session—don’t wait!

Register here: https://csealearningcenter.org/help/ohbacct.cfm

Light breakfast and lunch will be provided on both days. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and training will run from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Training Breakdown
Day 1 (Saturday, May 16): Health and Safety Training for Legally Exempt Providers (6 Hours): Fulfills topics including: Nutrition & Health Needs, Safety & Security Procedures, Business Record Maintenance, Child Abuse & Maltreatment Identification, Statutes & Regulations, and Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention.
Day 2 (Saturday, June 6): Supporting Children’s Development for Legally Exempt Providers (5.5 Hours): Fulfills topics including: Principles of Childhood Development, Program Development, Safety & Security Procedures, and relevant Statutes & Regulations.
For questions, please contact the Work Institute Toll Free at (855) 472-6848.
Please note these trainings are only for legally exempt child care providers ONLY.

LE Enhanced Rate Training (Herkimer, Oneida, Madison Counties)
2026-05-16 09:00 - 15:30 | Double Tree Hotel Utica, 102 Lafayette Street, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
Legally Exempt Child Care Providers who have completed 10 or more hours of training may become eligible to receive an enhanced rate from their Local Department of Social Services (DSS). That means more income for the important work you already do every day.
Our trainings are led by CSEA trainers who are experienced, licensed, and registered family childcare providers. They understand your work firsthand and are committed to helping you succeed. Invest in your growth, increase your earning potential, and sign up today to secure your spot!
Seats are limited to just 40 participants per session—don’t wait!

Register here: https://csealearningcenter.org/help/ohbacct.cfm

Light breakfast and lunch will be provided on both days. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and training will run from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Training Breakdown
Day 1 (Saturday, May 16): Health and Safety Training for Legally Exempt Providers (6 Hours): Fulfills topics including: Nutrition & Health Needs, Safety & Security Procedures, Business Record Maintenance, Child Abuse & Maltreatment Identification, Statutes & Regulations, and Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention.
Day 2 (Saturday, May 30): Supporting Children’s Development for Legally Exempt Providers (5.5 Hours): Fulfills topics including: Principles of Childhood Development, Program Development, Safety & Security Procedures, and relevant Statutes & Regulations.
For questions, please contact the Work Institute Toll Free at (855) 472-6848.
Please note these trainings are only for legally exempt child care providers ONLY.

LE Enhanced Rate Training (Chemung, Tompkins, Cortland Counties)
2026-05-16 09:00 - 15:30 | Clarion Inn Elmira-Horseheads, 760 E Waters Street, Elmira, NY, United States
Legally Exempt Child Care Providers who have completed 10 or more hours of training may become eligible to receive an enhanced rate from their Local Department of Social Services (DSS). That means more income for the important work you already do every day.
Our trainings are led by CSEA trainers who are experienced, licensed, and registered family childcare providers. They understand your work firsthand and are committed to helping you succeed. Invest in your growth, increase your earning potential, and sign up today to secure your spot!
Seats are limited to just 40 participants per session—don’t wait!

Register here: https://csealearningcenter.org/help/ohbacct.cfm

Light breakfast and lunch will be provided on both days. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and training will run from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Training Breakdown
Day 1 (Saturday, May 16): Health and Safety Training for Legally Exempt Providers (6 Hours): Fulfills topics including: Nutrition & Health Needs, Safety & Security Procedures, Business Record Maintenance, Child Abuse & Maltreatment Identification, Statutes & Regulations, and Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention.
Day 2 (Saturday, June 27): Supporting Children’s Development for Legally Exempt Providers (5.5 Hours): Fulfills topics including: Principles of Childhood Development, Program Development, Safety & Security Procedures, and relevant Statutes & Regulations.
For questions, please contact the Work Institute Toll Free at (855) 472-6848.
Please note these trainings are only for legally exempt child care providers ONLY.

Topic Trainings: Marketing Your Child Care Program: Strategies for Sustainable Enrollment
2026-05-19 18:00 - 20:00
*Desplácese hacia abajo para leer en español*
CSEA/VOICE is pleased to announce new virtual training opportunities. Our training partner Keystone Training Strategies & Consulting will be presenting and providing professional information and tools for your family or group family child care to be successful. If you are a new educator who is just learning the ins and outs of family child care, or a seasoned educator who would like updates and possibly new information for your family child care, this is right for you!
You must register to attend this training
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Title: Marketing Your Child Care Program: Strategies for Sustainable Enrollment
OCFS Training Areas:
Topic 5 – Business Record Maintenance and Management
This interactive session is designed to help family childcare providers understand and implement effective marketing strategies to build and sustain enrollment. Participants will learn how to communicate program quality, develop marketing materials, and connect with families to grow their business.
You will be given 2 hours of Aspire Approved OCFS training credit for Topic #5.
These virtual training courses are available to only the on-site provider.

You do not need to attend all sessions to be given credit.
Attend as many as you wish.
You can choose which sessions to attend at the registration link below.

During these virtual trainings you must be visible and ready to participate.
Spanish translation will be available
You must register to attend these sessions
Register here: https://csealearningcenter.org/help/loginnonmember.cfm?CCA=3
Once you have registered you will receive an email. Please confirm or cancel your registration if you are unable to attend the training. It may open a slot for another provider to attend.
If you have questions regarding registration, please contact the Work Institute at 855-472-6848 or email at topictrainings@cseainc.org
At CSEA/VOICE we are always advocating for providers to have sustainable businesses. It is with your membership that makes us powerful. If you are not a member, we encourage you to join to make us even more powerful. You can sign up on-line at https://voicecsea.org If you would like further information, you can call our toll free Resource Center at 877-483-2732 or email voice@cseainc.org
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CSEA/VOICE Local 100A se complace en anunciar tres nuevas oportunidades de capacitación virtual que tendrán lugar próximamente. Nuestro socio de capacitación, Keystone Training Strategies & Consulting, presentará y proporcionará información profesional y herramientas para asegurar el éxito de su servicio de cuidado infantil familiar o grupal. Si usted es nuevo proveedor que apenas está aprendiendo los pormenores del cuidado infantil familiar o proveedor experimentado que desearía recibir actualizaciones y, posiblemente, nueva información para su servicio de cuidado infantil familiar. ¡Esta oportunidad es ideal para ti!
Debe registrarse para asistir a esta capacitación
Haz clic aquí para registrarte
Fecha: Martes, Mayo 19, 2026
Hora: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Título: Marketing de su programa de cuidado infantil: Estrategias para una matrícula sostenible
Áreas de capacitación del OCFS:
Tema 5 – Mantenimiento y gestión de registros comerciales
Esta sesión interactiva está diseñada para ayudar a los proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar a comprender e implementar estrategias de marketing eficaces para generar y mantener la matrícula. Los participantes aprenderán a comunicar la calidad de su programa, a desarrollar materiales de marketing y a conectar con las familias para hacer crecer su negocio.
Se le otorgarán 2 horas de crédito de capacitación aprobado por Aspire y el OCFS para los temas #5.
Estos cursos de capacitación virtuales están disponibles únicamente para el proveedor en el sitio.

No es necesario asistir a todas las sesiones para recibir el crédito.
Asista a tantas como desee.
Puede elegir a qué sesiones asistir en el enlace de registro que se encuentra a continuación.

Durante estas capacitaciones virtuales, debe estar visible y listo para participar.
Habrá traducción al español disponible.
Debe registrarse para asistir a estas sesiones
Por favor, regístrese aquí: https://csealearningcenter.org/help/loginnonmember.cfm?CCA=3
Una vez que se haya registrado, recibirá un correo electrónico. Por favor, confirme o cancele su registro si no puede asistir a la capacitación; esto podría liberar un cupo para que asista otro proveedor.
Si tiene preguntas relacionadas con el REGISTRO, por favor comuníquese con el Work Institute al 855-472-6848 o envíe un correo electrónico a topictrainings@cseainc.org.
En CSEA/VOICE, siempre abogamos para que los proveedores tengan negocios sostenibles. Es gracias a su membresía que somos poderosos. Si aún no es miembro, le animamos a unirse para hacernos aún más fuertes. Puede inscribirse en línea en https://voicecsea.org. Si desea obtener más información, puede llamar a nuestro Centro de Recursos (línea gratuita) al 877-483-2732 o enviar un correo electrónico a voice@cseainc.org.

LE Enhanced Rate Training (Orange, Sullivan, Dutchess, Rockland Counties)
2026-06-13 09:00 - 15:30 | Mariott Middletown, 24 Crystal Run Crossing, Middletown, NY, 10941, United States
Legally Exempt Child Care Providers who have completed 10 or more hours of training may become eligible to receive an enhanced rate from their Local Department of Social Services (DSS). That means more income for the important work you already do every day.
Our trainings are led by CSEA trainers who are experienced, licensed, and registered family childcare providers. They understand your work firsthand and are committed to helping you succeed. Invest in your growth, increase your earning potential, and sign up today to secure your spot!
Seats are limited to just 40 participants per session—don’t wait!

Register here: https://csealearningcenter.org/help/ohbacct.cfm

Light breakfast and lunch will be provided on both days. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and training will run from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Training Breakdown
Day 1 (Saturday, June 13): Health and Safety Training for Legally Exempt Providers (6 Hours): Fulfills topics including: Nutrition & Health Needs, Safety & Security Procedures, Business Record Maintenance, Child Abuse & Maltreatment Identification, Statutes & Regulations, and Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention.
Day 2 (Saturday, June 27): Supporting Children’s Development for Legally Exempt Providers (5.5 Hours): Fulfills topics including: Principles of Childhood Development, Program Development, Safety & Security Procedures, and relevant Statutes & Regulations.
For questions, please contact the Work Institute Toll Free at (855) 472-6848.
Please note these trainings are only for legally exempt child care providers ONLY.

LE Enhanced Rate Training (Chautauqua, Cattaraugus Counties)
2026-06-13 09:00 - 15:30 | Hampton Inn & Suites Jamestown, 4 W Oak Hill Road, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
