The impact of Head Start reaches far beyond the classroom. Today, Head Start alumni are educators, business owners, parents, & community leaders. During #HeadStartAwarenessMonth in October, we recognize the program’s lasting impact and uplift the many paths its alumni have taken.

We are hiring! View the latest listing of career opportunities at Child Development Resources in #VenturaCounty, CA. Visit the link below. tinyurl.com/5msf545w Questions? Need more information? Don’t hesitate to email our Human Resources at [email protected]

The event is free. Registration is recommended. To register, please visit the link below. El evento es gratuito! Para registrarse, por favor haga clic en el enlace de abajo venturamuseum.org/event/dia-…

The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services is proposing changes to the #HeadStart Program Performance Standards. If you haven’t commented yet, we urge you to do so now. The deadline is tonight, Oct. 6, at 8:59 p.m. PT. Click link below for online form. takeaction.io/headstartca/he…

On Sept. 24, CDR's Resource & Referral (R&R) kicked off its first workshop of the fiscal year with Puppet Play. This workshop provided child care providers with hands-on learning on how puppets can be used as a tool to encourage language development and confidence in children. ❤️

October is a time to celebrate #HeadStart and the lasting difference it makes in the lives of children & families across our Ventura County communities. Thank you for investing in our future by investing in our children and strengthening our communities. #HeadStartAwarenessMonth

Join our friends/educators at the 9th National Learning Stories Conference on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The event will be in-person at the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) in Camarillo, and also virtually. To register, please visit salsa-global.org/conference-…

We need your help to protect Head Start! Deadline to submit public comments is Oct. 6! The Dept. of Health and Human Services is proposing changes to Head Start that would impact children & families. Submit comments at link below. @caheadstart takeaction.io/headstartca/he…

Our offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. We’ll reopen Tuesday, September 8. Estaremos cerrados el lunes 7 de septiembre en observación del Día del Trabajo. Abriremos nuevamente el martes 8 de septiembre en nuestro horario normal.

On August 4, CDR and several community oriented agencies participated in the @OfficialNNO event at Del Sol Park in La Colonia neighborhood in Oxnard. Thank you to the historic and beautiful neighborhood of La Colonia for inviting us to the event. See you next year. ❤️

The 8th Annual Stronger Families, Safer Kids 5K Run/Walk is this Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. CDR is excited to share this event with you on behalf of The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Ventura County. Scan the QR code to register, or visit this link: runsignup.com/Race/CA/Oxnard…

Early Head Start Child Care Partnership welcomed child care partnership providers to its Pre-Service gathering on July 25, kicking off a start to the 26–27 school year. The day was packed with trainings and a celebration of the work providers do for children and families. ❤️

A new batch of stories has just been added to your CDR blog!      Read about Staff Development Day 2026, resources for child care providers, a CDR employee who has dedicated her life to teaching, and more.  Scan the QR code on the graphic or click cdrv.org/blog

Our offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of #IndependenceDay. We will reopen on Monday, July 6. Be safe and have a wonderful weekend. #venturacounty #families #community

We’re excited to announce Child Development Resources is seeking individuals ready to join its Board of Directors. If you’re interested, email us: Jack Hinojosa, Chief Executive Officer Email: [email protected] Sean Morreale, Board President Email: [email protected]

In observance of #Juneteenth, our offices will be closed Friday, June 19. We will reopen Monday, June 22. For the history about Juneteenth, and about this year’s celebration in #Oxnard scheduled for Saturday, June 20 at Downtown Plaza Park, please visit juneteenthoxnard.org

Our CDR offices will be closed Wednesday, June 17 due to Staff Development Day. We will reopen on the following day, Thursday, June 18.

In observance of #MemorialDay, our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26. Have a safe and wonderful weekend. 🇺🇸 #venturacounty #oxnard #ventura #ojai #camarillo #simivalley #moorpark #thousandoaks #fillmore #santapaula

On April 30, CDR’s Berylwood Head Start Center in Simi Valley celebrated Dia del Niño (Children’s Day) with a special book reading. Berylwood Elementary School Principal, Mrs. Palmer, read to the classroom from the book titled, Book Fiesta, a bilingual picture book by Pat Mora.

Thanks to our partners @First5Ventura for inviting CDR to participate in the 10th Annual Take 5 and Read to Kids campaign. Our CEO, Jack Hinojosa, visited CDR’s Bob Borrego Head Start to read to the children. TY to staff & teachers for hosting the event at their center. #take5VC