REES Programs

The Racial Equity and Economic Security (REES) Project was designed to provide technical assistance and support to increase child care capacity in three areas of Riverside County. The REES program will be offering workshops in the cities of Highgrove, Perris and Cathedral City.

A schedule of workshops has been set for January, 2010 through June, 2010 for Perris and Highgrove.

Highgrove workshops will begin on January 12, 2010 and continue every other Tuesday through June, 2010. These workshops will be held at:

Norton Younglove Community Center

459 Center St.

Highgrove, CA 92507

Perris workshops will begin on January 14, 2010 and continue every other Thursday through June, 2010. These workshops will be held at:

Family Service Association – Mead Valley Center

21091 Rider St.

Perris, CA 92570

Cathedral City workshops will begin on February 2, 2010 and continue the first and third Tuesday; the last Wednesday in February and the last Wednesday in May. These workshops will continue through June, 2010. These workshops will be held at:

Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City

32-141 Whispering Palms Trail

Cathedral City, CA 92234

Workshop topics will be:

Program Start-up and Requirements
Easy Craft Activities
Ages and Stages
Family Child Care License Application Assistance
Family Child Care Business Practices I
Setting Up Your Home for Child Care
Helping Children Get Along
Making Good Food Choices/Nutrition
Easy Science and Math Activities
Literacy – Reading & Storytelling
Home Safety
Community Resources

Note: The REES Project was funded through September 30, 2010.