Resources for Parents
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How to find good quality child careChild Care Aware can help you locate quality child care and child care resources in your community. Visit their web site at http://www.childcareaware.org or call 1-800-424-2246 to locate an organization that can assist you to find child care in your community. |
Resources to help you choose quality child careChild Care Aware publications contain useful information that can help you choose a quality child care program. These publications are available through the internet at http://childcareaware.org/parents-and-guardians Topics include:
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Finding help to pay for child careChild care assistance is available to eligible families through State agencies that administer Federal Child Care and Development grants. Each State determines eligibility requirements for families within its State. Contact the agency in your State directly for your eligibility information and how to apply for assistance. See a list of CCDF Grantee State and Territory Contacts In some States, families can apply by telephone or mail. In many communities there also are child care resource and referral agencies that can provide information about how to apply for child care assistance. A list of child care resource and referral agencies is available from Child Care Aware. Visit their web site at http://www.childcareaware.org or call 1-800-424-2246 to locate an agency near you. Families are able to select from a variety of authorized providers, including those sponsored by faith-based organizations that may engage in religious activities as part of the daily services they provide. |
Finding your local Head Start program and checking to see if you qualify for servicesContact the Head Start or Early Head Start agency serving your community. Your local Head Start agency will provide the required forms and answer questions about the program. The local agency will also help you find the Head Start Center closest to your home. To find a local Head Start or Early Head Start program to contact in your area, use the on-line national Head Start Program Search Tool at: If you need more help to find a Head Start or Early Head Start program in your area, call the Head Start Information and Publication Center toll-free at: 1-866-763-6481. |
Health and safety regulations for child care programs in your StateThe National Resource Center for Health and Safety promotes health and safety in out-of-home child care settings throughout the nation. Visit their web site at http://nrckids.org to learn more about your State's health and safety requirements for child care. |
Reporting child abuse and neglectEach State designates a specific agency to receive and investigate reports of suspected child abuse and neglect. To obtain the telephone number for your State, go to the The National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information website at http://www.childwelfare.gov/responding/reporting.cfm |