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Eligible families can receive help with child care costs through CCRC

January 14, 2022

Early learning and child care are a necessity for all families but not everyone can afford the steep costs of care for their children. Using funds provided through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), we can help certain families…

Teachers in CCRC Head Start go above and beyond to help foster mother

December 21, 2021

When a pair of CCRC Head Start teachers learned a mother was struggling to care for the hair of her foster child, they immediately felt the need to step in and help. The child is African American and her foster…

Children leave CCRC Holiday Book & Toy Drive with presents, big smiles

December 20, 2021

Even though her husband was out of work due to the pandemic and finances are strained, a mother of two shared with us Saturday at our Holiday Book and Toy Drive that she keeps the tradition alive to honor her…

Emergency Child Care Bridge outcomes shared at annual convening

December 9, 2021

Many Californians were forced to shelter at home during the pandemic to protect themselves against COVID-19 but, as the state’s Department of Social Services director said at the 4th annual Emergency Child Care Bridge Program convening, home isn’t always a…

Tricks and tips for persuading a picky eater

November 29, 2021

Figuring out what to eat for dinner can be challenging enough without a picky toddler to feed. Serving healthy food that your child will eat can be frustrating, if not mindboggling, but experts have some tips that may help convince…

Festive pumpkin decoration ideas that are child-safe

October 26, 2021

The fall season is upon us and many families will get together to carve pumpkins. If you have little ones at home who aren’t quite ready to use a carving tool on their own, these goofy gourd ideas will have…

Shining a Light: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 21, 2021

“At any given moment you have the power to say this is not how the story is going to end.” ― Christine Mason Miller Home is seen as a safe haven for some, while others see their home as a…

CCRC School Supply Drive helped over 200 families

August 11, 2021

8-11-21 Children bounced around excitedly in the back seats of the cars as their parents drove through Child Care Resource Center’s school supply distribution drives this past weekend.

Summer meals expanded nationwide, free lunch in CA public schools

July 27, 2021

7-27-21 Across the U.S., millions of children don’t know where their next meal will come from and that’s especially true during the summer when kids aren’t in school.

CCRC’s new video series guides families and providers on child care journey

July 19, 2021

Children are the future and their success later in life depends on these early years, but we know finding the right child care program to foster their development can be stressful.

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