Southwest Iowa

Child Care Resource & Referral

Iowa Child Care Resource and Referral provides resources,

education and advocacy to support quality child care.

"New Construction Under Way"

CCR&R will be launching a new website soon.  In addition to all of the current information on our site, there will be a monthly theme along with ideas and activities for you to use.  Contact your local on-site consultant for a visit and learn what
"Tools for Success" we have available for you!

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directory
looking for care
for providers
for communities
health services
quality rating system
training
career opportunities

Increasing your resources

Child Care Resource and Referral can give you information about  incentives we offer and ways to increase your business income. Additional sources of income are funded through local, state and federal programs. These include:

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Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) - A federally funded program that partially reimburses registered homes and some licensed centers for food. Click here for contact information for your area.

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Empowerment - Local committees determine how they use the funds. Contact your local CCR&R office for information.

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Local grants that you may receive if you make certain improvements to your program. Contact your local CCR&R office for information.

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Professional Development - During the training that CCR&R sponsors, you may receive free toys, books, puzzles, health and safety items, office supplies, and many other things that you can use in your program.

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Loans through First Children's Finance

                               

 

 

Click here to learn more about the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies.

Funding is provided by the Iowa Department of Human Services through the Child Care Development Fund.

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Last updated: 6/18/2010