Language is fundamental to our ability as humans to communicate with one another. Whether the message is informative, supportive or disciplinary, learning to speak and process the spoken word is an essential skill for children to develop. What is Language…

With an agreement reached on the California state budget, CCRC is celebrating a win for children, families and their child care providers. In 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom promised to expand child care slots and fund the state’s emergency Child Care…

What is Child Care: Exploring Benefits, Types, and Assistance Options Child care is essential to our economy, enabling parents to work or attend school. During the pandemic, we saw just how critical this service is when child care centers closed…

Societal norms tend to place many of the responsibilities of raising children on the mother, but a CCRC pilot program equipped fathers with the skills they need to support their children and families. Love, Dad is a pilot program that…

College is expensive and many families are unable to save for their child’s tuition. California’s CalKIDS Program is investing in the state’s newborns with a small financial gift designed to incentivize children to attend higher education. “There’s been a lot…

CCRC works with a diverse array of child care providers who cater to families unique needs, from language, to development, and more. One child care provider in the San Fernando Valley leads her program in Russian and says she wants…

Just days after Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to slash from the state budget thousands of child care slots and critical funding for foster children, family advocates came together for National A Day Without Child Care. The rally was held…

Warmer weather has arrived and during those really hot days, this cool dinosaur excavation craft will help kids beat the heat. Children will love the opportunity to become an archaeologist for the day! Plus, it’s a great way for young…

When a parent is no longer able to care for their child, a family member or friend may be tasked with the important role of caregiving. For Jacqueline Lopez, who lives in San Bernardino, the child care assistance she received…

When our community partner came to us for help supplying children in Baker with important educational materials and other supplies, CCRC’s Resource and Referral Division sprang into action. Many families in Baker are sharing trailers and are living in the…