Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) counselors support families in providing safe, consistent, and loving environments for children, especially in the first five years of life when the foundations for learning and behavior are developed. Free CCR&R* services include:

• Assistance finding quality child care programs with safe and healthy environments
• Child care financial assistance options and help with applications
• A list of child care providers based on your family’s preferences and needs
• Information about early learning programs, including School Readiness (SR), Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Head Start, Early Head Start, and Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)
• Referrals to community resources that may assist with family needs, such as food, medical care, employment, housing, utilities, counseling, and support groups
• Resources about child development and support for those with special needs
• A toll-free Warm Line (1-877-399-2315 ext. 235) to provide support, information, and referral services for the inclusion of children with disabilities or developmental concerns in child care programs.
• Information regarding child behavior concerns.

*All families receiving CCR&R services will be contacted to complete a voluntary survey to gauge your customer service experience with our office. All responses are anonymous and confidential and will not affect your services.

Helping prepare young learners for success in school and life is a great career. For those thinking about becoming a child care provider, CCR&R can:

• Provide information about starting a family child care home or child care center
• Offer a child care provider start-up packet with information and resources, including professional development opportunities
• Identify neighborhoods that need more child care options