Learn About CCR&R

---

Mission Statement

Child Care Connection is committed to strengthening and supporting the child care system so that families have access to affordable, quality early care and education.

We actively respond to community needs for affordable and accessible quality child care by providing resources, education, and advocacy for children, parents, child care providers and employers.

---

For Families

Families can contact the CCR&R for help finding an early care and education program to meet their needs, and can learn about what questions to ask to make sure their child learns and grows in a quality care setting. Families can connect to support services by visiting the CCR&R office. Talk with a Specialist to determine if your family qualifies for help to pay for child care through the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), and apply online or in person for CCAP.

---

For Child Care Providers

Licensed and license-exempt child care centers and family child care providers can access a variety of free and low-cost resources through the CCR&R to support their businesses and the families they serve. Trainings required to maintain licensing status or CCAP eligibility with the state of Illinois are available, along with many training sessions and workshops on child development and child care business topics. Providers can consult for free with the Quality Team staff, to get support with the ExceleRate Illinois quality rating system process, enhancing their programs for families, or to answer questions on child development issues. Technical assistance and start up information and sessions are provided to individuals interested in beginning a child care center or family child care home.

---