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Governor Newsom and the Legislature Reach a Final Budget Agreement
Last week, Governor Newsom and the Legislature reached a final budget agreement with key investments in child care and early education that move us closer to establishing and implementing alternative child care provider rates. Nevertheless, we still have a long way to go before our child care system is adequately funded and valued...
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Featuring: Siskiyou Child Care Council
This week, we're highlighting the impact of Siskiyou Child Care Council, Inc. They provide CPR/First Aid training twice a month. They also have a food program and help providers advance their careers.
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Joint Annual Conference
California Child Care Resource & Referral Network and Thriving Families CA Foundation are excited to announce the Annual Hybrid Joint Conference! This conference will be developed by and specifically for APP and R&R programs in California and is a unique opportunity to learn about promising practices, innovations and partnerships that expand opportunities for families. Registration will open in early June 2025.
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New Grants & Funding section on the ECE Resources CA website
We have listed private grants, State & Federal funding, and even access to grant writing courses. FREE access to the ECE Resources California website is available for all California child care providers and R&R Staff who are members of the Network. Visit www.ECEresourcesCA.org or follow the link in our bio to register today! For grant code access, email us eceresourcesCA@rrnetwork.org
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Announcing the Release of the 2023 California Child Care Portfolio
The Network is excited to announce the release of our 14th biennial California Child Care Portfolio, which tracks major changes in licensed child care supply, demand, and cost by county and statewide, as well as employment, poverty, and family budgets.
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We are here to help
For those of you in areas impacted by wildfires, we've gathered some resources to help you.
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New Video Series
Explore five engaging and educational videos that delve into California's child care resource and referral system, produced by the California Child Care Resource and Referral Network. These videos emphasize equitable early childhood support and the vital role of local agencies in connecting families to quality child care options.
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Free Resources to Launch or Grow Your Child Care!
CCIP represents a partnership with R&Rs for the recruitment and training of child care providers. The Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP) offers free training and resources to help you start or grow your home-based child care. Sign up for CCIP emails and connect with your local R&R today!
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Child Care Data Tool
This tool exists because R&Rs collect data across the state. The Child Care Data Tool presents a unique portrait of child care supply, demand, and cost statewide and county-by-county, as well as information on employment, poverty, and family budgets. The data goes back to 1996. All in one place, you can see trends and find data from each county, region, or state. It’s a user-friendly way to find data quickly and accurately.
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Do you need help finding child care?
MyChildCarePlan.org is a search and support website designed to help California’s families find the child care they need. The site offers a customizable child care search tool and live support from local specialists to help parents to find the right child care for them. With MyChildCarePlan.org, parents can access reliable child care information they can trust.
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Welcome! We are a membership organization of state-funded Child Care Resource and Referral agencies across California that work together to help families find accessible, affordable and quality child care, and access to information, resources and support that meets their diverse needs. ✦ We bring together statewide expertise and partnerships with our members, early care and education professionals, human service organizations and others to advance and advocate for an equitable early childhood support system that supports all families.
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Families
Find information on choosing child care, getting help paying for child care, or other resources.
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Providers
Do you work with children, or would you like to? Find free trainings about child development, health & safety, trauma-informed care, and more.
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Policy
We advocate for policies that support working families and their children’s healthy development.
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Research
Our research team collects, analyzes, and publishes data on the supply, demand, and cost of child care in California.
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Enter your zip code below to find your local child care resource and referral agency. A child care specialist there will work with you to find care that best meets your needs, and create your personalized child care plan. Or, call our toll-free number to speak to an information specialist (available in English and Spanish) 1-800-KIDS-793
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Full-time care for an infant in California costs more than a year of in-state college tuition
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An average family in California will spend nearly one-third of their income on child care for two children
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In the past decade, California has lost 30% of its supply of licensed family child care homes
Learn MoreTrustLine
TrustLine is California’s official and most comprehensive background check for in-home caregivers (babysitters and nannies). You can check if someone has passed the criminal history background check and is registered with TrustLine by calling: 1-800-822-8490. Check out the website here: https://www.trustline.org/
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Resources for Immigrant Families
Resources to support immigrant families. Please share with providers and families in your communities.
Read MoreFFN Bias Study: Podcast Launch
The Policy and Research team produced a podcast series highlighting parents' positive experiences using FFN care and FFN providers. In this podcast, listeners will immerse themselves in stories of love, trust, safety, and connection.
Read MoreAnnual Report
We are so pleased to present to you our Annual Report, covering the time period of 7/1/23-6/30/24. In it, you’ll find highlights from each of our programs as well as impact data. Take a look!
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