Shaping the future: Investing in quality child care for community and economic growth

By Shannon Cameron Quinn on June 27, 2025

The strength of our communities, workforce, and economy relies on parents having access to affordable, high-quality child care. Integrating child care into community and economic development plans not only aids local efforts to increase access for the workforce but also underscores the essential role child care plays in the overall well-being and economic vitality of a community. 

Topics: Business Operations for CCR&Rs

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New Resource: Child Care Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Partnership Toolkit for Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies

By Jillian Ritter on March 15, 2024

Child Care Resource and Referral agencies (CCR&Rs) play a vital role in supporting child care providers in their emergency preparedness, response and recovery efforts through training and technical assistance for child care providers, but also through systems-building and strengthening efforts. Partnerships are key in supporting child care emergency preparedness, response and recovery. Child care emergency preparedness, response and recovery takes collaboration to be successful.   

Topics: Business Operations for CCR&Rs, Health & Safety, emergency preparedness

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Support Military-Connected Families During Blue Star Welcome Week

By Douglas McAllister on September 20, 2022

 

Every year, 600,000 military-connected families and children move around the country. The average military family moves three times as often as their civilian peers, and the majority of these “permanent change of station” (PCS) moves take place during the summer. Finding access to quality, affordable child care is an essential component of a smooth transition.  

Topics: Business Operations for CCR&Rs, Best Practices, military

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How to Use AmazonSmile to Support CCAoA [2022]

By April Dodge-Ostendorf on July 13, 2022

This year, Amazon Prime Day is July 12-13. Before you take advantage of the sales, be sure to set Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) as your preferred charity in AmazonSmile.

 

What is AmazonSmile?

Amazon makes a donation to nonprofits like Child Care Aware® of America every time shoppers purchase from AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is the same as Amazon.com—same products, same prices, same service. AND you get to help our cause at no cost to you! When shoppers use the AmazonSmile link to shop from, Amazon then donates 0.5% of eligible products' prices to the organization of your choice.

Topics: Business Operations for CCR&Rs, News

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Case Study: Using Social Media to Make a Difference in Your Community

By Meg Biallas on February 03, 2022

Topics: Business Operations for CCR&Rs, Professional Development, Best Practices

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Resolve to Be Ready in 2022

By Jillian Ritter on January 14, 2022

 

Topics: Business Operations for CCR&Rs, Best Practices, Health & Safety, emergency preparedness

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