What is a CCR&R?

Child care resource and referral agencies (CCR&Rs) serve families, child care providers and the local community. Parents know what child care is best for their family and CCR&Rs work hard every day to give families the information and support they need. CCR&Rs also support and train child care providers. And, they help parents, providers and the community understand how child care works and ways it can be improved.

What does a CCR&R do?

Below are some of the core CCR&R services. 

CCR&Rs help families find child care. They: 

• Help you create a child care plan. 
• Refer you to the child care programs that meet your needs. 
• Have counselors that speak your language.

CCR&Rs offer support to families. They:

• Help you figure out if you qualify for help paying for child care. 
• Offer workshops, support groups, and play groups.  

CCR&Rs help child care providers. They: 

• Provide information and training on many topics, such as starting and running a business, child development, and health and safety tips.
• Run the Trauma-Informed Care project to help you care for children experiencing trauma.

What is the Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP)?

CCR&Rs recruit and train new family child care homes through the Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP).

• CCIP helps you get licensed by helping you:
  • Set up your family child care home
  • Understand licensing and other requirements 
  • Complete your licensing application
  • Prepare your family child care home for a licensing inspection
• CCIP helps you once you are licensed by offering training and support on:
  • Running your business
  • Understanding and working with young children 
  • Working with families

How does a CCR&R help your community?

CCR&Rs help your community. They:

• Share information on topics such as child care supply and demand and local zoning and regulations.
• Share updated information on child care programs with Community Care Licensing.
• Help communities understand how child care works and ways it can be improved.

Find the CCR&R in your community to learn about all they have to offer.