Resources & Referral Program
Child Care Resources & Referral (R&R) - (310) 217-2935
CCFS is a member of the California Child Care Resources & Referral (R&R) Agency Network. Funded by the California Department of Education, Child Development Division, these R&R agencies are established to:
- Help parents find child care that best meets their family needs
- Document parents~ requests for child care services
- Maintain comprehensive databases of child care providers in their communities, including licensed family child care homes and child care centers
- Track providers~ licensing status, the languages they speak, the age groups they serve, the schedules they offer, and the number of spaces available in centers or family child care homes
- Work with providers to improve the quality of child care and to maintain and expand the supply of child care in each county
- Provide training and other services that help providers stay in business
- Compile and disseminate information on the statewide supply and demand for child care
- Educate local communities and leaders to understand child care issues and to plan effectively to address child care needs.
Through this program, CCFS supports the vision for all families in California to have access to information that enables them to make the best child care choices from an array of high quality, affordable options.
Anyone may utilize the services of the program.
If you have questions about the R&R Program, please call (310) 217-2935.
