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Child Care Aware of America is the nation's leading voice on child care issues. All families should have access to high-quality & affordable child care.
Child Care Aware ® of America (CCAoA) works with a national network of more than 500 child care resource and referral (CCR&Rs) agencies and other partners to ensure that all families have access to quality, affordable child care.
- CCR&Rs Help Families Find Quality Child Care.
- CCR&Rs Support The Whole Family.
- CCR&Rs Support Early Childhood Educators and Child Care Programs.
- CCR&Rs Partners with State Lead Agencies.
- CCR&Rs Gather Important Data on Child Care Needs and Trends.
- Finding Your Local CCR&R Is Easy!
Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions families make and it can be difficult to find reliable information about your child care options. Local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies help parents take the guesswork out of choosing care by providing: 1. Referrals to local child care providers 2. Information on state licensing r...
CCR&Rs prioritize placing children in safe, high-quality child care settings and provide additional resources and supports to strengthen the whole family. Services include: 1. Connecting families to services such as health insurance, food assistance programs, and child care health and mental health consultants. 2. Linking providers to program suppo...
CCR&Rs build the supply of quality child care within their state and local communities. Services offered include: 1. Providing mentoring, coaching, and technical assistance at child care programs both in-person and virtually. 2. Developing quality improvement plans and supporting the programs through the implementation of the plans. 3. Providing bu...
CCR&Rs have deep experience collaborating with state lead agencies to meet the emergent needs of children, families, and providers. This includes: 1. Responding to emergency situations by quickly dispersing personal protective equipment (PPE), sanitization and mitigation supplies, and other resources. 2. Sharing meaningful feedback to support the e...
Many families want to know the average cost of child care in their area as they’re searching for the right program. Potential child care providers may wonder what the needs of the community are before they open a child care business. They may also may want to know where gaps in service are in order to target their business to meet certain needs. Ch...
Now that you know a bit more about Child Care Resource and Referral agencies, you may want to reach out to yours for help with your child care-related needs. You can be connected with your local CCR&R by visiting our CCR&R Search pageand searching by ZIP code.
Child Care Aware® of America is a national membership-based nonprofit organization working to advance a high-quality, affordable child care system that supports children’s growth, development, and early education.
When you become a member of Child Care Aware ® of America, you help elevate safety and learning standards for the more than 12 million children in America in child care.
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Through Child Care Aware ® of America you can connect with leading experts, industry professionals, service providers, and donors. Contact the membership team at Child Care Aware ® of America, and we can answer your questions about membership and benefits.
