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iHeart Radio highlights CCRC’s work making child care accessible

April 6, 2022

If you tune in to iHeart Radio, you may have recently heard the voice of CCRC Vice President and COO Ellen Cervantes talking about job openings at CCRC, helping families pay for child care, and the many other great resources…

Recognizing Week of the Young Child with family engagement activities

April 1, 2022

The early years of a child’s life set the foundation for their later success in school and life, which is why we’re recognizing on Monday the start of the Week of the Young Child. This designation was created in 1971…

Craft: Make a pizza without a trip to the grocery store

February 18, 2022

One of the most kid-friendly meals is pizza, a dish that originated in Naples, Italy in the 1940s and has roots in ancient Greece as flatbread. With this craft, that beloved cheesy wheel of bread can be a fun way…

Child & family advocate Asm. Reyes receives CCRC H.E.A.R.T. Award

February 4, 2022

Standing Friday outside the elementary school she attended as a child, Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes accepted an award from Child Care Resource Center for her work supporting children, families and child care providers. “When I heard that the H.E.A.R.T Award…

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…

CCRC Head Start teachers 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…

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