Updates will be posted at www.childdevelopmentcouncil.org. helps parents, child care providers and employers meet child care needs and the needs of Cortland's children through available, affordable and easily accessible care. maintains database of Cortland-area child care providers. Parents can request referrals by fax, email, online form, telephone or online database at www.childdevelopmentcouncil.org. Requestors receive a referral packet along with tips on interviewing and selecting a quality program. offers training in several formats to help regulated child care providers meet the bi-annual, 30 hours of required training . offers an Emergency Child Care Scholarship that provides short-term assistance with child care expenses.

* Provides child day care assistance to all eligible children. Financial payment for day care. Referrals to licensed day care providers.

Helps Cornell staff, faculty, retirees and students with caregiving issues, including: finding local and long distance adult/elder care and individual care resources, helping caregivers define and outline options for dealing with current and future needs exploring local child care options, care options for parents bringing children on work-related travel, informal child care provider options Caregiver Support and Education Network: e-lists, regular newsletters with area activities and resources for adult care and parenting concerns Support for prenatal care, birth and delivery planning, adoption, fertility and lactation in the workplace Emergency CARE fund for employees Parenting workshops Childcare grants and benefit consultations

referrals to child care information and technical assistance to start new child care businesses support for existing day care providers and programs short term financial assistance for parents with child care expenses child care advocacy answers questions about child behavior for parents and providers offers resources such as a lending library of books and videos on child development, curriculum, and child care planning online database of child care resources

* Offers information and referral to individuals looking to become child care providers, including help with licensing. Also provides customized referrals to parents about child care providers that are licensed in the area.

Provides child care referrals to parents and guardians who are in need of child care, as well as technical assistance to registered and licensed child care providers.

Provides parents with referrals to child care centers, family child care homes, pre-schools, and school-age child care programs. Shares information about regulations, costs, and possible resources for financial aid.

Provides parents with information and referrals regarding child care providers. Services include referrals to local child care services, programs that help pay for child care, and services for children with special needs.

* Provides child care resource and referral services. * Provides technical training to providers through the CCR&R network. * Offers an infant and toddler resource network. * Educates and improves nutrition through polices and practice. * Advocates for New York States families and children for stronger early care and education for organizations.

* Provides referrals to all types of child care programs. * Provides information on guidelines to child care subsidy eligibility. * Offers educational programs, seminars and classes on child care issues. * Offers development and training of professional child care providers and programs. * Operates the Repurpose and More Store providing donated materials from local manufacturers for craft projects. * Operates Farm to Preschool - seasonal farm markets at three child care providers in Rochester. * Provides data for all child care needs - breakdown of existing services and service gaps. * Offers a Regional Infant/Toddler Resource Center. Early Childhood Professional Library. * Offers Infant/Toddler Mental Health support in participating child care programs.

* Assists parents in finding high quality child care to meet their family's needs.* Connects families to financial assistance and other community resources. * Provides assistance in completing the process to open a New York State registered Family Child Care Home or School-Age Child Care program. * Provides training and professional development for child care providers.

Welcomes responsible, caring adults who are ready to share their time, their hearts, and their lives with our waiting children.

* Assists parents in finding high quality child care to meet their family's needs.* Connects families to financial assistance and other community resources. * Provides assistance in completing the process to open a New York State registered Family Child Care Home or School-Age Child Care program. * Provides training and professional development for child care providers.

* Offers information and referral to individuals looking to become child care providers, including help with licensing. Also provides customized referrals to parents about child care providers that are licensed in the area.

Provides list of registered and licensed child care providers. Assists individuals who want to become registered or licensed in child care.

Provides resource and referral information about child are options and early education in Rockland County.

Helps parents find day care providers by name, type of facility, county or zip code online or by phone. Also helps parents who have complaints about a child care facility.

Familyâs Child Care Connections serving Columbia, Greene and Ulster Counties is a child care resource and referral agency, working to increase the supply of quality child care and assists parents in their child care search by referring them to legal child care providers. Other services include: identifying sources of financial aid, training and technical assistance to early care and learning programs, etc.

Provides free child care resource and referrals to parents or guardians who need child care, an overview of available options, consumer education, information on financial assistance, and resource development and recruitment. Families in need of child care can access Council's services by telephone, through the internet at Council's website, email, mail and fax or in person for child care options that best meet the family needs. Low income parents are given information about eligibility for child care subsidy through the Nassau County Department of Social Services (NC DSS) as well as information from the continuously updated child care provider database regarding sliding scales, scholarships and multi-child discounts at various child care facilities. Each parent that calls the Council is offered information on Early Intervention services and/or the Early Childhood Direction Center for children with special needs, current financial information including Earned Income Tax Credits, Child and Dependent Care Credits, and Child Health Plus as well as referrals to assist them re: many other issues concerning the family (ex. legal, domestic violence, mental health, child abuse, etc.).

* Offers information and referral to individuals looking to become child care providers, including help with licensing. Also provides customized referrals to parents about child care providers that are licensed in the area.

Provides information and referral to parents and guardians seeking child care services in St. Lawrence County.

Child Care Council provides childcare referrals within Orange County.

Provides information and referrals to parents or guardians looking for child care agencies within Dutchess or Putnam county.

Links parents in need of child care with appropriate child care centers, group family child care homes which are licensed by the state, family child care homes which are registered with the state, legally-exempt family child care homes, Head Start programs, school-age child care programs, summer camps, nursery schools, and pre-K programs. Recommendations or endorsements of a particular facility are not made, but the council educates parents about how to evaluate the facility/program according to individual needs. Provides information on financial subsidies and how to find quality child care.

Provides consultation services to employers for a fee on child care options. These services include enhanced referrals, worksite needs assessments, work and family seminars, technical assistance in development of on-site centers, dependent care assistance plans (which provide payroll deductions for child care or dependent adult care), intranet child care searches, and other family friendly policies. Council offers employers several options that best suit their business size and budget.Family friendly employers know that these services are a sound investment, not only to your employees, but also an improved corporate image and positive community relations. Employers who are currently implementing one of a variety of child care assistance programs will attest to significant improvement in a broad range of areas such as fewer absences and lateness, increased productivity, improved employer-employee relations, and recruitment and retention of valuable employees.