Child, Family and Community Services (CFCS)
Child, Family, and Community Services brings together countywide programs and partnerships that advance the well-being of children, youth, families, and the professionals who support them. Our department coordinates early childhood systems, provides direct family support through playgroups, and strengthens the early childhood and youth-serving workforce to ensure that all children in El Dorado County can learn, grow, and thrive.
Deanna Santana, MA, Director
530-295-8630
We lead and support a diverse portfolio of initiatives, including:
Early Care and Education Planning Council
Early Care and Education Planning Council
Early Care and Education Planning Council
Facilitating countywide planning, workforce development, and coordination across early learning systems.
FIRST 5 EL DORADO COMMISSION
FIRST 5 EL DORADO COMMISSION
FIRST 5 EL DORADO COMMISSION
Facilitating countywide planning, workforce development, and coordination across early learning systems.
Child Abuse Prevention Council
Child Abuse Prevention Council
Child Abuse Prevention Council
Promoting safe, stable, and nurturing relationships through education, prevention efforts, and community collaboration.
El Dorado County Commission for Youth and Families
El Dorado County Commission for Youth and Families
El Dorado County Commission for Youth and Families
Working across sectors to align systems and community partners to improve outcomes and ensure every child has the conditions needed to thrive.
Quality Counts El Dorado
Quality Counts El Dorado
Quality Counts El Dorado
Offering professional development, coaching, and quality improvement supports for early learning and childcare programs.
Registered Apprenticeship: Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Permit Program
Registered Apprenticeship: Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Permit Program
Registered Apprenticeship: Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Permit Program
Providing a supportive pathway for emerging early educators to earn their permit through paid, hands-on training and coursework.
For more information, contact Madison Aquino, Workforce Coordinator, at mquino@edcoe.org.
Family Specialists & Community Support Services
Family Specialists & Community Support Services
Family Specialists & Community Support Services
Strengthening families by supporting families and childcare providers in our community to help children ages 0–5 grow and thrive through play, learning, and connection.