SOA/MOA
Licensing Chat
Representatives from the State of Alaska and Municipality of Anchorage Child Care Licensing will be hosting a licensing chat. This is an open forum for you to ask questions.
MOA Licensing Chat
is scheduled
Friday, April 25
with Carol Jensen
and Coralynn Foreman.
SOA Licensing Chat
is scheduled
Saturday, April 26
with Lewis Watson.
Workshops on Tap
A variety of workshops are scheduled to include subjects on Record-Keeping and Billing, Running your Child Care Business, Child Development, Literacy, Early Childhood Education, Childhood Behaviors and Disorders, Childhood Nutrition as well as some hands-on fun with Science, Arts and Crafts and So MUCH MORE!
SIDS & SBS Training
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Shaken Baby Syndrome training will be available on Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 PM.
If you are registered for the conference, there is no additional charge for this training for conference attendees. Training will be held at the AFCCA office at 2207 E Tudor Road, Suite 34.
If you are staying at the Millennium Alaskan Hotel, transportation will be provided to/from the hotel by AFCCA.
Please call 258-5436 (message only) or email afcca@alaskafcca.org to register for SIDS/SBS. Please indicate your transportation needs.
SIDS/SBS Flyer
Facility Home Tour
Per request, AFCCA will be offering an additional training opportunity, a Facility Home Tours will be held on Friday, April 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
The tour will include family child care homes in the Anchorge area. The tour will begin and end at the Millennium Alaskan Hotel. Transportation will be provided by AFCCA.
There is an additional $10.00 fee to join the tour. Participants will be given a training certificate for an additional two hours which will include the tour and open discussion about the visited enviornments.
Please SIGN-UP and PAY at the registration desk on Friday, April 25.
SPACE IS LIMITED!
Lunch Entertainment
We are happy to announce a couple of wonderful Anchorage group that will
be joining us during our lunch break to help us in celebrating our diversity.
Friday Entertainment
East High School Choir
Saturday Entertainment
The Northern Lights Celtic Dancers will be performing some traditional Irish dancing that is sure to please everyone.
Scholarship Information
AFCCA
258-5436
Members Only
AFCCFP
274-2237
AFCCFP Participants Only
C.A.R.E.S.
479.2214
Child Care Connection
563-1966
Cook Inlet Tribal Council
265-5900
DC Assistant Providers Only
NAEYC-SEA
789-1235
IRF Grants
The Individual Reimbursement Fund offers a 75% reimbursement for education expenses per year up to $500.
Travel Grant
The Travel Grant is to assist providers in rural areas to travel to training. Approval must be made in advance of the actual travel date.
For more information for the IRF and/or the Travel Grant please contact Child Care Connection at 563-1966 or 1-800-278-3723.
Door Prizes
We are throwing your name in the pot for a chance to win a door prize Friday and Saturday.
Must be present to win!
Conference Attendees ONLY. Conference Committee will be eligible to win too!
Silent Auction
Bring your checkbook and credit cards to bid on truly
F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S
donations from our
Conference Contributors.
50/50
Split the Pot
will be held during lunch
Session both days!
Some of your favorite Exhibitors are BACK!
Special Room Rates
The Millennium Alaskan Hotel in Anchorage has extended to all Conference attendees two days prior through two days after the meeting dates.
The following room rates are for the Run of the House and King Rooms:
Single $89
Double $89
Triple $105
Quad $125
To reserve a room visit the Millennium Alaskan Hotel
or call (907) 243-2300
or 1 (866) 866-8086.
To receive these room rates
USE GROUP CODE:
FAMI8
or mention you are attending the AFCCA Conference.
Room reservations, Room and tax are the responsibility of individual.
Check-In Time is after 3 pm, Check-Out Time is no later than 12:00 Noon. A late departure charge may apply for anyone checking out after 12:00 Noon.
Preliminary
Wokshop Schedule
Pre-Conference Training
SIDS & SBS
Thursday Evening, April 24
Free w/ Conference Registration.
Floor Plan
Conference Schedule for
Friday, April 25
Conference Schedule for
Saturday, April 26
Additional Training Opportunity
Facility Home Tour
Friday Evening, April 25
Not included in Conference Registration.
Please NOTE:
Preliminary Schedule
CHANGES MAY OCCUR.
Please check back
for the lastest schedule
Membership Meeting
AFCCA will be holding an
Annual Membership Meeting.
All Chapters and Members
are welcomed to join us for Professionalism Through Membership.
AFCCA's 2007
Volunteer of the Year
AFCCA will be passing out ballots for voting during conference on both Friday and Saturday for AFCCA's Volunteer of the Year. Every year, AFCCA recognizes many individuals (click here 2007's volunteers) who help with the many details of this organization, from day to day operations, meetings, training, the annual conferenece and more.
All member of the AFCCA Executive Board, Chapters, and/or Committees are all VOLUNTEERS in their positions.
The AFCCA is the proud sponsor of the Alaska Family Child Care Food Program. The AFCCA Executive Board oversees operations of the program. Staff of AFCCFP are paid staff through Federally & State funded/regulated USDA Child Adult Care Food Program in which reimburses licensed and approved home child care providers for meals served to children in care.
Please help us recognize one member for dedicating their valuable time and energy to promoting and developing professional, quality child care and the success of AFCCA. The winner of AFCCA's Volunteer of the Year will be announced on Saturday during the lunch break.
On-Site Registration
Please add $25.00 to the on-site registration. We need your registration in advance to plan for workshops space and meal service.
Phone Registration
Sorry NO phone registrations is accepted without payment.
Conference Fees are
NON-Refundable.
If you are unable to attend the conference, you may send someone in your place. Please notify the Conference Committee Chair for any changes in registration.
Receipts
All receipts are given to you at check-in with your name tags and conference book. Please do not call to request a receipt before the conference.
Membership
New or renewed members will receive membership information to include certificate and card by mail. For more Membership information click here.
On the Menu
Friday, April 25
Breakfast Bar
Healthy Breakfast
Granola Bars, Fresh Fruit,
Coffee and a selection of Tea.
Lunch Buffet
Halibut Olympia
Teriyaki Chicken Breast
Mixed Green Salad
Pasta Salad
Baby Red Potato Salad
Chef's Choice Vegetables
Chef's Choice Starch
Dinner Roll
Chef Choice Dessert
Coffee and Tea
On the Menu
Saturday, April 26
Breakfast Bar
Healthy Breakfast
Granola Bars, Fresh Fruit,
Coffee and a selection of Tea.
Lunch Service
Grilled Chicken Entree
Chef's Choice Vegetables
Chef's Choice Starch
Mixed Greens,
Cucumber and Tomato
Choice of Dressing
(on the tables)
Dinner Roll
Dessert of the Day
Coffee and Tea
Closing Session
Ice Cream Social
Housemade Specky
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Chocolate, Strawberry
and Carmel Toppings
Chopped Nuts
Whip Cream
Coffee and Tea
PLEASE NOTE: All Kosher
and Vegetarian Meals must be noted on registration form.
