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www.rrnetwork.org
Child Care Resource & Referral Network's mission is to provide leadership and vision for the continuous development and improvement of resource and referral services statewide, helping to build, support, and advocate for a quality childcare system that supports the diversity of families and children in every community in California. Website provides information for parents regarding Tax Credit for working families, tips for finding childcare, Trustline- a tool for parents, advocacy through Parent Voices and child care licensing information.
www.naccrra.org
NACCRRA is the national network of more than 850 childcare resource and referral centers (CCR&R) located in every state and most communities across the U.S... CCR&R centers help families, childcare providers, and communities find, provide, and plan for affordable, quality childcare. Website provides link to Parent Central with information and resources on choosing childcare, parent/child activities, newsletter and Operation Military Child Care.
www.zerotothree.org
ZERO TO THREE's mission is to promote the healthy development of our nations infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities, and those who work on their behalf. They are dedicated to advancing current knowledge; promoting beneficial policies and practices; communicating research and best practices to a wide variety of audiences; and providing training, technical assistance and leadership development. The website also offers links for parents seeking information on infants and toddlers growth and development.
www.afterschoolalliance.org
The After school Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of after school programs and advocating for quality, affordable programs for all children. It is supported by a group of public; private and non-profit organizations that share the Alliance’s vision of ensuring that all children have access to after school programs by 2010. Website provides links for parents to get involved in bringing after school programs to their communities.
http://childcareaware.org/en/
Child Care Aware is a non-profit initiative committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality childcare and childcare resources in their community. This is accomplished by raising visibility for local childcare resource and referral agencies nationwide, and by connecting parents with the local agencies best equipped to serve their needs. Website provides links to informative publications for parents and other caregivers.
www.ccfc.ca.gov
California Children & Family Commission believes through the integration of health care, quality childcare, parent education and effective intervention programs for families at risk, children and their parents and caregivers will be provided with the tools necessary to foster secure, healthy loving attachments.
www.inclusionproject.org
The Child Care Inclusion Challenge Project (CCICP) supports efforts to provide quality, inclusive childcare, who have special needs, helping their families find information and resources as well as child care arrangements that best meet their requirements and preferences. In addition, we offer child care providers on-site consultation, technical assistance, and training topics related to working with children with disabilities. Website provides links for parents to connect with agencies that provide care to children with disabilities as well as research and advocacy resource information.
www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd
California Department of Education Specialized Projects/Child Development provides resources and information about child development contractors, families, and community members regarding child development programs funded by the state. Additionally, information is provided regarding laws, regulations, requirements contained in the Education Code. Website provides links for more information on early childcare education.
http://childcareaware.org/en/dailyparent
The Daily Parent newsletter offers the latest information on child development issues; tips for finding quality childcare and numerous resources for busy parents, as well as child care professionals.
www.nncc.org
NNCC unites the expertise of many of the nation's leading universities through the outreach system of Cooperative Extension. Our goal is to share knowledge about children and childcare from the vast resources of the land-grant universities with parents, professionals, practitioners, and the general public. We network with committed individuals around the country to bring you practical information and resources that will be useful to you in your everyday work with children.
www.nncc.org
NNCC unites the expertise of many of the nation's leading universities through the outreach system of Cooperative Extension. Our goal is to share knowledge about children and childcare from the vast resources of the land-grant universities with parents, professionals, practitioners, and the general public. We network with committed individuals around the country to bring you practical information and resources that will be useful to you in your everyday work with children.