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The beginning years of a child’s life are critical for
building the early foundation needed for success in school and
later in life. During these years, children’s brains are developing
rapidly, influenced by the richness of their experiences,
including day-to-day interactions with their caregivers. Too
many young children are missing out on high quality early
learning experiences that build this foundation and prepare
them to succeed in school. With disparities between lower - and
higher income children starting as early as nine months, high quality early learning programs for infants and toddlers are a key ingredient to closing the opportunity gap, leveling the playing field, and making sure all of our children have the best odds at success.
Given this compelling evidence, in January of 2014, Congress appropriated $500,000,000 to expand the number and quality of early learning slots for infants and toddlers through Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership grants. The resulting partnerships allow programs to leverage their funds to provide more high quality early learning slots in their community.1
In 2015, CCRC was awarded their first Partnership grant to serve families in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys and in Metro Los Angeles. The program benefits everyone – the children, their families, child care providers and the entire community. We offer high quality early learning experiences to children and comprehensive support to their families with full day, full year child care, ensuring that each child receives the experiences they need to realize their full potential.
Child & Family Benefits
▶ High quality full day, full year child care
▶ Gap funding for parents who lose their subsidized child care benefits
▶ Help with the subsidized child care re-enrollment process
▶ FREE diapers, wipes, and formula during hours the child is in care ▶ Ongoing comprehensive services including:
▶ Nutrition
▶ Medical and dental care
▶ Mental health
▶ Disabilities
▶ Assessment and support of social, emotional, physical and
cognitive growth and development
Child Care Provider Benefits
▶ Access to comprehensive support for enrolled children and their families
▶ Assistance with materials and equipment for family child care home or center
▶ Child development training and mentoring from a specialist
▶ Professional growth opportunities including a Child Development Associate Credential or other
approved certificate/degree
1101: Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships, Administration for Children & Families https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ecd/ehs_ccp_101_final_hhsacf_logo_2014.pdf
San Fernando Valley
63 Children 19 Child Care
Providers
120 Child Care Visits
Antelope Valley
38 Children 11 Child Care
Providers
180 Child Care Visits
Enrollment
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