H.A.P.P.Y. Homes Trumbull County's Helping Association for Professional Providers of Young Children.
BENEFITS
Free monthly trainings: TCDJFS in-service forms and CDA letters available; CEU's pending per class approval--participation fee for non-members
Monthly membership & bi-annual general membership meetings
Additional professional development opportunities, including workshops, seminars, etc.
Professional up-to-date website
Curriculum assistance
Eligible for any H.A.P.P.Y. Homes sponsored programs, childcare enhancement items, teaching aids, etc.(not available to non-members).
State Support Region 5 (NEOSERRC) monthly membership night (see schedule below)
Membership as a professional organization for CDA & CDA renewal
NAFCC and Ohio Connection membership discount
Area discount possibilities as professional childcare providers
Possible grant & college opportunities as available
Positive collaboration with TCDJFS, State Support Region 5, Child Care Connection, NAEYC (Ohio AEYC & TruMahCol AEYC), NAFCC, Help Me Grow, and other organizations with similar missions and goals.
Community involvement & recognition as a professional
Provider friendship, mentoring, discussion, mingling, sharing of ideas, & possibilities
Opportunities for HAPPY Homes committee involvement
Eligible for Provider of the Month award; Provider of the Year award (including newspaper coverage).
Tax deductible dues (to the extent permitted by law).