Patty Franco

Trauma-Informed Care Wellness Coordinator

M.A. Early Childhood Education-Trauma Studies, Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, CA

B.A. Human Development - Early Childhood Education, Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, CA

Patty is the Trauma-Informed Care Wellness Coordinator at the California Child Care Resource and Referral Network. She has worked in the childcare field for over 20 years and most of those years working in AP and R&R in Los Angeles County. She has worked on various projects throughout the years serving children Birth-5 years old, including the Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC), Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP), and Growing, Learning and Caring (GLC) Project. Most recently, she offered comprehensive training and focused coaching on ages Birth-5 years old on quality improvement projects that advocated for enhancing the quality of care for all children. Patty is incredibly passionate about empowering families, caregivers, and children to lead healthy and happy lives.