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PROGRAM: Child Care Resource and Referral

Description of Program / Service Provided:

Child Care Resource and Referral service acting as a linking point for families, providers, employers, and community planning agencies.

Works toward building a strong dependent care infrastructure that is directly responsive to the needs of working families, existing businesses, and future economic development in Chautauqua County.

Services include: child care information and referrals, parent education and support, information on eligibility screening for child care subsidies, child care provider training and support, orientation and training on starting a Family Child Care business start-up and Health & Safety grants for providers, employer services, community education, child care advocacy, community planning, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

History:

Created in 1991.

One of 40 child care dependent resource and referral services in New York State that comprise a state-wide network serving all counties in the state.

Funding is provided by state, county, and private contracts and memberships.

Site Location(s):

Chautauqua Connections North

10825 Bennett Road

Dunkirk, NY 14048

Phone: (716) 366-8176

Fax: (716) 366-4502

Toll Free: (800) 424-4532