Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Child Care Resource in Illinois
We are Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R), a nonprofit agency founded in January 1991 with the United Way of Will County as its fiscal agent. Our mission is to promote and facilitate access to affordable, quality child care through assistance, education, and advocacy across Will, Grundy, Kendall, and Kankakee counties in Illinois. We serve families, child care providers, and employers by offering comprehensive services including child care referrals, financial assistance programs, and professional development opportunities. Our organization operates as part of the Illinois Statewide CCR&R System under the Department of Human Services (IDHS) and maintains a database of over 1,000 child care providers.We specialize in connecting families with infant-to-school-age care options, including center-based, home-based, and full/part-time programs while supporting providers through mentorship networks, accreditation scholarships, and technical assistance. Our team provides guidance on licensing regulations, quality indicators, and child development to ensure families receive informed referrals tailored to their needs.
Services
Child Care Assistance
Provider Support
Financial Aid Programs
Professional Development
Child Care Referrals
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We maintain a database of 1,000+ child care providers across four Illinois counties
- Our agency has specialized expertise in child care licensing and quality standards
- We offer financial assistance programs through partnerships with state agencies
- Our team provides professional development opportunities for early childhood educators
- We've been connecting families with child care solutions since 1991
Services
Child Care Assistance
We administer child care subsidy programs for eligible families through the Department of Human Services. Our specialists help income-qualified parents access affordable care options while meeting work or education requirements. This service connects families with approved providers and manages payment processing.
Provider Support
Child care professionals gain access to mentorship networks, accreditation guidance, and technical assistance. We offer training opportunities and scholarships to improve program quality. Our support helps providers meet state regulations and enhance their business operations.
Child Care Referrals
Our database includes over 1,000 licensed providers across four Illinois counties. We match families with appropriate care options based on age requirements, location, and program type. Referrals consider licensing status and quality indicators for informed decision-making.
Professional Development
We deliver continuing education opportunities for early childhood educators through workshops and webinars. Our programs cover curriculum development, child development best practices, and business management for providers. These resources help professionals maintain licensing requirements and improve service quality.
Community Resources
Families receive guidance on child development milestones and care selection criteria. We provide educational materials about quality indicators and licensing regulations. Our specialists connect families with additional community services through partner organizations.
Questions
What child care options do you help with?
We assist with infant-to-school-age care options including center-based, home-based, and full/part-time programs.
How do I qualify for financial assistance?
Eligibility requires being income-qualified and working or enrolled in an approved education/training program.
Do you support child care providers?
Yes, we offer professional development, accreditation scholarships, and technical assistance to providers.
Which counties do you serve?
We serve families and providers in Will, Grundy, Kendall, and Kankakee counties.
How do you help families find care?
Our specialists provide referrals based on your specific child care needs and location.
