The Child Care Resource Network

The Child Care Resource Network, celebrating 19 years of service to the community, provides a comprehensive range of services to children and families, providers of early care and education, government and business in Buffalo and Erie County. The Child Care Resource Network is a member of a state and national system of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. This membership enhances and expands the base of the Child Care Resource Network to ensure a broad perspective on pertinent issues and concerns. The Resource Network has a Board of Directors comprised of a representative group of professionals in the field of Early Childhood Education and Care and the community at large. The staff of the Resource Network are professionals in the fields of Early Childhood Education and Care, Special Education, Human Services and Communication.

The Resource Network programs and services include:

• training, technical assistance and grants for child care providers,
• education and referral services to parents/guardians looking for child care options,
• information and resources related to entering the early care profession and becoming a child care provider
• statistical information about early care and education in Erie County for community, business and government.