Welcome to WEESSN!
Here’s all the information you need to get started.
If you have any questions, please contact us at WEESSN@wisconsinearlychildhood.org.
We look forward to working with you!
WEESSN Quick Start Page
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WEESSN Plus Coaching
- WEESSN Plus Coaching provides free personalized business coaching for eligible regulated child care programs, both family child care and group center programs, over a 12- to 18-month period. Learn more.
WISER
- How to find WISER: Go to https://www.wiserece.org/
- How to log into WISER: If you haven’t registered yet, use the code sent to you when you were enrolled in WEESSN to set up an account. If you have trouble logging in or forgot your code, please contact TheTeam@wiserece.org.
- Most Used Resources:
- Savings Center – discounts on dozens of sites with goods and services you can use!
- Wisconsin ECE Jobs – Powered by Acquire4Hire, this is an all-in-one tool for both job seekers and employers looking to hire talented ECE staff. The site posts on multiple job sites for free and you can view all responses in one place. This can save you a lot of time and money! You will need to set up an account in Wisconsin ECE Jobs the first time you use it.
- Family Child Care Reference Sheet
- Group Child Care Reference Sheet
WISER: Group Child Care
WISER Family Child Care
CIVITAS Business and Financial Resources
- How to access: https://www.weca-cses.com/ (no code is needed)
- Online business and tax resources created by WEESSN and nationally recognized financial source, Civitas.
Educator Assistance Program (EAP)
- How to find the website: Go to https://www.supportlinc.com/
- How to sign up: The first time you visit, you will need to set up an account.
- How to access care: You can visit the website, call toll free 866-255-9322 to speak with a licensed clinician 24/7/365, or download the mobile app.
EAP Quick Start Overview
EAP Orientation Video
- Schedule virtual counseling or coaching online or arrange for in-person counseling by calling 866-255-9322. Five sessions are available per issue.
- Health and Wellness Site – access on the website
- EmpowerLinc provides health assessment, coaching, on-demand videos and webinars, and gym discounts.
- Savings Center – access on the website
- Log in needed the first time you use it
- Textcoach© puts well-being at your fingertips. Text therapy provides convenient and stigma-free access to connect to a licensed counselor, also known as a “Coach,” through the secure platform.
- Mindstream™ is a fitness studio for your mind, with engaging sessions to help you improve your life skills and emotional health.
WEESSN Wrap-Up and Farm to ECE Newsletters
- Monthly newsletters sent by email each month. If you don’t receive them, contact WEESSN@wisconsinearlychildhood.org.
- Follow these instructions to make sure you receive our newsletters: Safelist info
- Past issues can be accessed through WISER here.
Professional Development
- WEESSN offers 20+ professional development trainings each year. The Training Calendars are available on our website
- Recorded sessions are available on WISER.
- WEESSN Training On Demand courses offer flexible and accessible learning experiences tailored to your schedule. Dive into a variety of professional development topics at your own pace and earn Registry credit for each course you complete! Accessible anytime, anywhere, these FREE courses provide engaging content and useful tools to manage your child care business. Register here.
WECA Services
Be sure to look at the comprehensive support and resources offered by WECA for the early care and education field. And set aside time to attend the WECA Conference – it’s a great way to learn and meet other ECE professionals.
This program is funded in part by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.