Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR and R) Core Services provide a link between child care providers, families who need care and employers and community planners who address child care needs. Basic (core) services provided by CCR and Rs statewide include:
-Helping parents make informed choices about child care.
-Providing professional development for child care workers.
-Supporting child care providers through technical assistance and training.
-Collecting and analyzing information about child care needs and supply.
-Educating and encouraging communities to address child care needs and issues.
Activities are contracted to a three-agency council that works with 18 regional lead agencies. CCR and R services are part of the Child Care Quality and Availability Program, which serves infants and child in child care. In addition, the network of CCR and R agencies address concerns about challenging behaviors of children in care.