What is Iowa Child Care Resource and Referral?
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies are community based programs staffed by early care, health, and education professionals. CCR&R agencies work to connect families with quality child care and facilitate professional development opportunities for the adults who care for our youngest citizens. CCR&R also works to build the supply of quality child care options in communities and collects data that impact local decisions and solutions to child care needs. CCR&R programs in Iowa are unique to the communities they serve. They are often housed within a larger non-profit, an Iowa Extension office or other county agency or may be a stand-alone non-profit. Staff employed by CCR&R can be funded by various funding streams including DHS and Community Empowerment. Job titles and specific duties may vary from county to county. There are five regions in the Iowa CCR&R system, serving all 99 counties. In an effort to avoid duplication of services, a lead agency within each region provide
