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Description
The Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) connects families to child care and supports child care professionals in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin,Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.Services for parents
- Support in locating, choosing and maintaining quality child care for your children that best fits your needs
- Information about licensing regulations and care policies
- Information about special child caring services including crisis nursery, social services programs, and care for children with special needs
- Training and educational opportunities for child development and care issues
- Support with parent/provider communication
- Information regarding current trends in child care and health practices
Services for caregivers
- Offer support and resources about caregiving options-including center care, out-of-school time care, licensed family child care, and family friend and neighbor care
- Provide information regarding professional development, career development and continuing education
- Interactive learning kits for multicultural awareness, diversity, special needs and violence prevention
- Information regarding financial resources and grants
- Equipment lending - Porta cribs and strollers
- Information and support in the areas of child development, environmental issues, contracts and policies networking opportunities and parent provider relationships
Services for Community
- Data on the current demand for child care
- Support of legislation enhancing the availability, affordability and quality of child care in Minnesota
- Participation on the CAP Child Care and Education Advisory Council
- Information available on the economic impact of child care in your community
Call CAP Agency at 952-402-9824 for information.
Parents contact the Metro CCR&R Referral Line at 651-641-0332 or www.mnchildcare.org for:
- Assistance locating child care
Providers contact the Metro CCR&R Referral Line at 651-641-3549 or www.mnstreams.org for:
- Professional growth support though child care resource materials, trainings, conferences and access to grants and scholarships