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Child Care Resource & Referral Services (CCR&Rs)
Ensuring the availability of high-quality care in Minnesota is a matter of education. The Child Care Resource & Referral community throughout Minnesota works to educate parents about their child care options, offers professional development and grant opportunities to child care providers and strives to inform the community at large regarding child caring issues.
CCR&R is a trusted resource for parents
In 2007:
- 35,394 parents received child care referrals and information on quality through our personalized phone service or through mnchildcare.org.
- 6,235 special outreach referrals targeted the unique child care needs of low income families.
- 97 percent of families using CCR&R services would recommend CCR&R services to other people who need similar assistance.
- 96 percent of families using CCR&R services feel they have improved their ability to search for child care.
“I was overwhelmed by the thought of making this important decision on my own. After talking for a long time with the CCR&R counselor, I have some guidelines to use in making our choice and a better understanding of what to expect.”
–Minnesota Parent
CCR&R is an important partner in providing care
In 2007:
- 96 percent of Minnesota child care providers surveyed report feeling satisfied with the services they have received.
- 97 percent of providers surveyed rate their local CCR&R staff’s respect for them as an individual as good or excellent.
CCR&R provides professional development
In 2007:
- 1,737 trainings and conferences were sponsored or cosponsored by CCR&R.
- 24,875 child care professionals attended trainings and individual conference sessions.
“I consider the staff at CCR&R to be my partner in finding parents looking for care and providing the best care I can. I am very grateful to you!”
–Minnesota Child Care Provider
- 85 percent of family child care providers reported receiving some or all of their training over the past two years from CCR&R.
- At nearly all center-based programs, school based programs and preschools, managers report encouraging their staff to use or attend CCR&R trainings.
CCR&R provides grants
- In 2007, over $2 million was delivered in grants to improve quality in child care by allowing providers to improve their programs and keep their businesses viable.
CCR&R offers educational scholarships
- In 2007, $440,909 in scholarships to help child care professionals earn degrees in the field was awarded through our T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood MINNESOTA program.
The Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network is a member of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies and is funded in part by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. |
To connect to your local Resource and Referral agency: (888) 291-9811 Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network Email: info@mnchildcare.org © 2008 Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network
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