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Latest Reports
A new report from Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) reveals a troubling reality: states are failing to invest in child care at the levels needed to support families and grow local economies. The report, “An Uneven Start: 2025 State Funding for Child Care & Early Learning,” highlights America’s fragmented child care system that hurts everyone—children, families, and the economy—and puts forward solutions that can contribute to solving the nation’s child care challenges. Read the full report here.
This resource clarifies the essential services CCR&Rs provide, highlights what an effective CCR&R looks like, and offers actionable strategies for policymakers, administrators, business leaders, and CCR&Rs themselves to work together in strengthening child care systems.
View the CCAoA Child Care Resource and Referral Position Statement and the accompanying Child Care Resource and Referral Landscape Survey.
New and Updated Resources
Download and view the Vroom Emergency Tips resources that provides strategies for supporting young children during emergencies through calming routines and brain-building activities.
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