As America’s child care system faces growing challenges, Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) organizations play a vital role in connecting families, providers, businesses, and policymakers to build stronger, more sustainable child care infrastructure. Yet, despite their impact, CCR&Rs are often underrecognized and underfunded.
To help elevate their role and equip them with the tools to strengthen their programs and advocate for their work, Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) has developed a CCR&R Position Statement. This resource clarifies the essential services CCR&Rs provide, highlights what an effective CCR&R looks like, and offers actionable strategies for policymakers, administrators, business leaders, and CCR&Rs themselves to work together in strengthening child care systems.
View the Child Care Aware® of America(CCAoA) Child Care Resource and Referral Position Statement and watch a recording of an informational webinar held on March 18 to learn more about the position statement. The recording slides are also available to download and follow along with here.
Want to spread the word about our Position Statement? Download a brief social media toolkit here.
View the Child Care Aware® of America(CCAoA) Child Care Resource and Referral Landscape Survey.
