Childcare-related services include:

Macomb 4C

Childcare Resources:
Macomb 4C maintains a comprehensive database of all childcare providers in the county.  Information on choosing quality childcare and a resource library also are available.

The Basics of Childcare:
This multi-class series is designed for home childcare providers (center staff and relative providers are welcome).  Topics covered at the trainings include guidance & discipline, contracts & policies, parent/provider relations, child growth & development, food safety & nutrition, and toy assessment and age-appropriate activities.

Foundations for Infant & Toddler Care:
This program is offered in three parts, covering social-emotional growth & socialization, basic concepts of group care, learning & development, the relationship of culture, family & providers, group care, and family/provider relationships.

Inclusive Childcare:
This three-part program teaches childcare providers to supervise special needs children.  Topics covered include the importance of conclusion, considering special needs children’s’ abilities and working with the family.

Relative Aide Training:
Training specifically designed for Relative Child Care Providers (providing care in-home) or Child Care Aids (providing care in the child’s home).  Topics include building self esteem, child development & activities, communicating with children, health & safety, billing and positive discipline.

Special Topics:
Macomb 4C also offers a variety of special topics including an Administrative Training Series, CPR/First Aide/Blood Bourne Pathogens training, Grief/Loss & Children, and Infant Safe Sleep & Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Better Kid Care

One-Time Workshops:
Cover a variety of topics such as Safe Sleep and SIDS, Promoting Early Literacy, Problem Solving with Children, Math for Every Age, Science for Young Thinkers and Improving Transition Times.

36-Hour Child Care Provider Training:

This program is developed for those interested in becoming a licensed child care provider.  Topics include child development, child abuse & neglect, positive discipline, play & early learning, health & safety, nutrition, CPR and

18-Hour Relative Care Provider & Day Care Aide Training:
Developed for relative care providers and day care aides.  Topics covered include child development, positive discipline, health & safety, play & early learning, CPR, nutrition and putting it all together.

Online Training:
For providers with an interest in online learning.  Voice-guided PowerPoint presentations help providers understand key concepts, try demonstrations and extend learning into the child care setting.  Topics include safe sleep/SIDS, preventing shaken baby syndrome and a provider’s guide to early literacy.

Independent Learning Kits:
These are for providers who would like to learn at their own pace.  Modules are based on the Pennsylvania State satellite series and cover a variety of topics.

Mentoring & Support:

4-H related youth services include:

Clubs

Community Clubs:
Clubs are formed around a wide variety of ages and interests.  Clubs are usually formed within geographic areas, schools or housing communities and focus on community service projects and other activities.  These clubs are run by an administrative volunteer and usually have monthly meetings.

Project Clubs:
These clubs focus on one project or interest area.  All members participate in the same project or interest.  These clubs are run by an administrative volunteer and usually have weekly or monthly meetings.

Military Clubs:
Military clubs focus on the children of those serving in the military.  These clubs are organized by the Armed Forces and meetings are usually held on a military base.

School Clubs:
Community clubs run through schools, either during school or after school.

Mentor Programs

4-H Youth Mentor Program:
Screened & trained volunteers are matched with youth in Macomb County (ages 10-16) to meet at least 1 hour per week for 6-12 months.  Youth are referred by the Juvenile Court and Department of Human Services.  Matches participate in various activities in their communities, including informal educational and recreational activities.  Monthly life skill trainings are offered for the mentors and youth to attend with a variety of topics such as money management, nutrition, team building, diversity, etc.

4-H Peer Mentor Programs:
The peer mentoring programs match trained high school students with elementary school students who are referred by their school social worker and typically have behavior issues and who are struggling in school, or those who just need some extra attention.  The weekly meetings take place at the elementary school for approximately 2 hours per session.  The high school mentors plan all activities and run the sessions which help them to develop great leadership skills.  The mentors also receive community service hours for mentoring.

Educational Programs

Proud Equestrian Program:
The Proud Equestrian Program aims to help disabled children improve their balance, coordination, confidence and communication through learning horsemanship skills.

Let’s Get Growing (Junior Master Gardener) Program:
This program puts children with adults to learn gardening skills in a hands-on, age-appropriate way.

Youth Conservation Council: