FY 2009-2010

Child Care Resource and Referral CCR&R -Parents can get information on local quality child care, a facility’s star rating, staff education, location, hours, and what age children they care for. CCR&R also assists child care providers in becoming licensed and offers training and support to established providers.

Expansion of Child Care Subsidy – Provides funds to help more families afford quality child care so parents can work or attend school. Also provides funds to help child care facilities maintain their level of quality.

Professional Development Bonuses – Provides bonuses to child care providers to encourage professional development, provide increased compensation, and promote employment longevity.

Expanded Resources for Child Care through Bonuses- Provides incentives to child care providers to expand operating hours and to provide shift care and weekend care.

Parent and Child Enrichment Program – Parenting information and support given to families. Fun opportunity for parents and children to learn together.

Child Care Quality Coordination – Works with regulated child care facilities to improve their star rating by providing intensive, on-site technical assistance.

Teen Outreach Program-Teen Outreach Program (TOP) is a youth development program for children in 6th -12th grades. Teens meet once a week and participate in group activities. These activities include discussion of topics important to them, field trips, recreational activities, and service learning projects.  Teen Outreach allows teens to learn how to make healthy decisions about their lives, learn more about themselves and others, and to use their ideas and energy to impact their community in a positive way.

Can We Talk?- “Can We Talk?” is a four-session workshop for parents of 4th - 9th graders. The workshop focuses on helping families talk about self-esteem, sexuality and peer pressure. Parents have the opportunity to learn about and share ideas for beginning and continuing conversations with their children about these tough issues. One of the key elements of “Can We Talk?” is helping parents identify family values, and then to communicate those values effectively to their children. Participants receive a free Family Activity Workbook. This workshop is offered at no cost to participants, with dinner and childcare provided.