November 15, 2022

Family Resources Newsletter – Holiday 2022

Dear CDA Families,

As the holiday season approaches, I am always excited about the chance to spend quality time with loved ones, show my appreciation, and give thanks. I reminisce about growing up in a large family where family gatherings were important. I recall my family getting together every weekend and visiting extended family during the holidays or summer breaks. I still look forward to tamales and champurrado (Mexican hot chocolate drink) on Christmas Eve as we wait until midnight to open gifts.

Family Traditions leave us with lasting memories and often tell a story that can teach our children about where their family came from, their culture, and important beliefs and values. Traditions provide a sense of belonging, connection, comfort, and security, and a source of identity. They are experiences or activities that are passed down between generations.

Looking back, I appreciate the memories that helped shape my family, but the best part is that I get to create new traditions and pass along the old ones to my children. What are your favorite family traditions that you get to share with your children?

Below are some essential values in creating family traditions for your children:
  • Strengthen family bonding: spending quality time with family has the potential to develop stronger bonds, trust, and family relationships. Quality time is a great time for storytelling and helps make memories for a lifetime.
  • Personal identity: traditions provide children with a healthy sense of identity from a young age, which they can continue to build on as they grow up.
  • Sense of belonging: family traditions can nurture a positive family identity that provides a sense of belonging and personal pride.
  • Comfort and security: family traditions provide children with stability and security, especially during difficult times and transitions. Participate in simple traditions that are consistent and familiar to children.
Family traditions for the holidays that you can adopt:
  1. Watch a family favorite movie to celebrate the holiday.
  2. Play “I spy” holiday decorations or ornaments around your neighborhood.
  3. Take a holiday trip to the library and check out books to learn about different holidays or family traditions.
  4. Get hot chocolate and watch a community tree lighting ceremony.
  5. Cook a favorite meal together as a family for a special holiday.
  6. Write letters or holiday cards to family, friends, and/or others who are away during the holidays.
  7. Create fun holiday coupons to gift others during the holidays. For example, “this coupon is good for 1 free car wash.”
  8. Play your favorite board games or assemble a puzzle together as a family.
  9. Tour your community to see lights and holiday displays.
  10. Create an annual family vision board for the New Year.

Holiday Events

Toys for Joy

Event Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Various Locations
Toys for Joy will have multiple distribution locations in which families will receive a large box of groceries and a toy and bag of treats for each child. Click on the link for more details: Toys for Joy 2022

The Salvation Army

Thanksgiving and Christmas meal provided free to anyone in need while supplies last.
Click on the link for more details: https://sandiego.salvationarmy.org/san_diego2/locations

Dinner with Santa

Event Date: December 16, 2022
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flyer: Dinner with Santa
Free food, photo booth, crafts, and more. Click on the link for more details: https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/dolores or call 619-235-1125.

Community Resource Center:

Holiday Baskets include Holiday gifts, basic necessities, and all the trimmings for a holiday meal. Click on the link for more details: https://crcncc.org/integrative-services/holiday-baskets/

San Diego Food Bank

The Food Bank provides nutritious food to individuals and families in need throughout San Diego County. Click on the link for more details: https://sandiegofoodbank.org/

Feeding San Diego Food Distribution

Feeding San Diego works with distribution partners to provide food and resources throughout the county. Click on the link for more details: https://feedingsandiego.org/

Please visit or contact 211 San Diego for information on additional holiday assistance programs that may be available. https://211sandiego.org/holiday-assistance/

List of free holiday events throughout San Diego:

Sandiego.org

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CDA Reimbursement Schedule
Family is authorized with a variable schedule

Variable schedules are reimbursed for the actual care hours provided that are within the hours authorized. The reimbursement will not exceed the amount billed by the provider or the full-time (FT) or part-time (PT) RMRC listed on the certificate for child care services. CDA will not reimburse for child absences, provider holiday or closure days on a variable schedule. If the full billed/invoiced amount is not paid, the parent is responsible for the difference directly to the provider.

Reimbursement of provider non-operation days/holidays

The number of reimbursable provider holidays and/or non-operation days is limited to a maximum of 10 days per fiscal year. Once these allowable limits are exceeded, reimbursement will be prorated for future closure days.

Reimbursement of registration fees, material fees, insurance fees

Fees for registration, material and/or insurance may be reimbursed if the current reimbursement amount does not exceed the Regional Market Rate Ceiling (RMRC). Reimbursement of these fees is limited to one (1) per child, per fiscal year and will be made in a single payment when requested on the child’s attendance record.

Note: For providers with programs that have multiple fees in one year or where it has been determined that the reimbursement amount exceeds the RMRC, the excess fees will be the responsibility of the parent.

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When child care is authorized for a total of 25 or more hours per week the Full Time Weekly RMRC will be used. When child care is authorized for a total of less than 25 hours per week the Part Time RMRC will be used.

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