NEWS & Events
Infant Child Enrichment Services has postponed all in-person events in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are still dedicated to our mission to enrich the lives of children and families and support child care providers. That is why ICES continues to offer virtual events. ICES is making it possible for you to view many of our virtual workshops, live or recorded! Recorded workshops will be available for a limited time only. You can register for events below.
If you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with Zoom, check out this “Super Easy Guide to Zoom” to get acquainted with this technology and get the most out of our virtual workshops and classes
Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month. The United Nations sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. Throughout the month of April, Autism Speaks will focus on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism, fostering worldwide support.
Mental Health Awareness
Every year during the month of May, since 1949 Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the United Sates. National Alliance on Mental Health or NAMI for short joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. They fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support the millions of people in the U.S. affected by mental illness. Read below to learn more about how you can get involved.
Year-Round Parenting Classes
Our Raising Healthy Families program in Tuolumne County offers year-round parenting classes to residents of Tuolumne County. A wide range of subjects is covered, and each subject is considered over the course of several weeks.
Visit the Raising Healthy Families page to view the 2022-23 class schedule
You can sign up for our weekly parenting classes by visiting the Raising Healthy Families page.
ICES Play Dates
For more information please call 209-533-0377 or email Tinac@icesagency.org
36th Annual Children's Fair
We had a great day at Tuolumne Memorial Park for our 36th Annual ICES Children’s Fair. It was great to see everyone from the community having a good time! Thank you to all our exhibitors for helping us make this day a success.
Register for Events Here!
ICES child care provider workshops are open to the public in both Mariposa and Tuolumne counties. When registering for events be sure to choose the appropriate event registration form for the county you reside in.
Tuolumne Registration
Mariposa Registration
Articles
The Global pandemic has impacted individuals, families and communities differently. This website provides guidance and highlights a few common experiences and challenges that children and families are dealing with these days with the hope that they will provide some tools and ideas that will help you and your family cope.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five, through funding shared by Dolly Parton and local community partners in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Republic of Ireland. Click the button below to sign your child up and give them the gift of reading!
Resource & Referral Workshops & Training
Infant Child Enrichment Services provides monthly informative and positive childcare provider resources via zoom. Click the link bellow to learn more.