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Resource & Referral
Educating the Community
The Resource and Referral (R&R) Department offers early childhood education to families, supports child care providers, and informs the community about the importance of child care. Our professional staff advise parents on how to find a quality child care environment as well as provide free referrals to child care programs that match the needs of the family. R&R supports potential and existing child care professionals and their programs through technical support, business strategies and quality improvement training. In the community, we interact with local chambers of commerce, funders, schools, and policy makers regarding child care trends, child advocacy, child safety, and the importance of child care to the economy.
Child Care Referrals
Helping parents with guidance, support and referrals for locating and selecting child care
21,710 Referrals
Technical Assistance
Child development

information on early childhood education to parents and child care providers
6,957 Calls & Visits
Child Nutrition
Family child care providers receiving financial assistance to serve nutritious, safe and balanced meals
Resource Libraries
Books, toys, educational resources and materials available for all community members
8,280 Visitors
Disaster & Emergency Preparedness
Los Angeles county-wide initiative providing parents and early care educators with vital information
20,000+ Recipients
Obesity Prevention
Educating children, parents and child care providers on healthy and active living
Training
Over 500 training hours in topics addressing child development, health & safety and professional development
2,000+ Trainees
School Readiness
Helping young children develop the skills necessary to successfully enter kindergarten