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ABOUT THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE NETWORK...
The Child Care Resource Network (CCRN) is a member of a state and national system of
Child
Care
Resource and Referral Agencies.
We provide a comprehensive range of
services to
children and
families,
providers of early care and education, government and
business in
Buffalo and
Erie
County.
The staff members of the Child Care Resource
Network are
professionals in the fields of
Early
Childhood
Education and Care,
Special
Education,
Human
Services,
Communication, and Business.
For a complete personnel list click here.
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Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded entitlement program that was first established by Congress in 1968 to help ensure children receive nutritious well balanced meals while in child care. The Resource Network's CACFP provides reimbursement for qualifying meals and snacks served to children in family, group family and legally exempt day care homes. Adult day care centers, outside-school-hours programs, and homeless shelters are also eligible to participate in the CACFP through other sponsoring agencies.
For information call 877-6666, extension 3063
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Child Care Referrals
The Referral Department of the Child Care Resource Network works with parents/guardians to find child care. The Standard Search includes a list of providers (name, address and phone number) who meet the speciific child care needs of the family. This standard search is completed and sent Free of Charge. An Enhanced Search includes the standard search plus confirmed vacancies for up to three providers. The fee for the Enhanced Search is $75.00.
Referrals from the Resource Network do not imply recommendations. Therefore, parents or guardians are urged to personally visit the child care facility before enrolling their child(ren).
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Community Support
The Child Care Resource Network works with governments to increase and improve child care services.
We can assist business and community planners in identifying ways to meet the needs of the work force on child/family issues.
Our agency regularly collaborates with Early Childhood Educators in WNY.
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Fingerprinting
Child Care Resource Network is no longer able to fingerprint. Please click here for more information.
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Health and Safety Grants
The Health and Safety Grant Program provides common health and safety items such as smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and cribs/cots at no charge to providers of family, group family and Legally Exempt child care providers. This program is made possible through funding from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
Requirements for participation have changed. To determine if you are eligible:
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Start-up, Licensed or Registered Family Based Providers, contact Marilyn Ballard at (716) 877-6666 ext 3044.
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Legally Exempt Providers contact Susan DiNatale at (716) 877-6666 ext 3031.
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Medication Administration Training (MAT) and Health Care Consultancy Services
 The Child Care Resource Network's Health Care Consultant is able to help all child care providers understand the new OCFS regulations
(Regulation: 418-1.11) concerning the administration of medication to children enrolled in child care. For detailed information and/or technical assistance, call our Health Care Consultant at 877-6666, extension 3039. Go to the Professional Development Schedule for the dates and times of the upcoming MAT and Health Care Plan classes. |
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SUNY Videoconferences
The SUNY Early Childhood Education and Training Program, in conjunction with the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, continues to offer free, interactive videoconference
training programs to providers.
The Child Care Resource Network is one of eighty sites throughout the state to host these videoconferences. SUNY registers participants for all videoconferences.
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Technical Assistance for Child Care Providers
Do you have questions regarding regulations? Wonder how to deal with a particular situation in your program? Are you interested in becoming a registered or licensed child care provider or starting a day care center ?
Potential and existing early care and education professionals can receive technical assistance, training and fingerprinting services from the Child Care Resource Network. For more information, contact the Education Department at 877-6666, extension 3061.
Potential and existing early care and education professionals can receive technical assistance, training and fingerprinting services from the Child Care Resource Network. For more information, contact the Education Department at 877-6666, extension 3061.
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Training and Educational Services
Training is fundamental to providing quality care for children. The Education Department of the Child Care Resource Network offers a wide range of classes, seminars, and conferences on topics relevant to child care and early education. Attendance and participation in these education programs count towards the hours required to maintain provider certification/licensure.
Through training, personnel who work with children and families can continue to increase their skills, knowledge, and understanding of children and families. The Child Care Resource Network urges you to continue your professional development through the classes and training programs we offer, as well as through conferences and college programs.
Do you have questions regarding regulations? Wonder how to deal with a particular situation in your program? Are you interested in starting a day care center or becoming a family or group family provider?
Child Care professionals can receive technical assistance through the Child Care Resource Network. For more information,
contact
the
Education
Department
at
877-6666,
extension 3061.
Training & Education Services
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Professional Development – Our Education Department helps providers meet their training requirements.
All nine training topics are taught each training cycle.
The Professional Development Schedule is sent to all registered/ licensed child day programs in
Erie
County.
Click here to go to the Professional Development Schedule
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CDA - Child Development Associate - The purpose of the CDA National Credentialing Program is to enhance the quality of child care by defining, evaluating, and recognizing the competence of child care providers. The Child Care Resource Network currently offers CDA classes here and at
Villa
Maria
College. The seminar instruction consists of 120 hours; during this time, the candidate works one-on-one with a field advisor.
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SACC - New York State School-Age Care Credential -The NYS School-Age Care Credential was developed to promote quality services to children and families by providing specific standards, training, and evaluation of school-age staff members and providers. It is an opportunity for adults working with school-age children to gain professional recognition for demonstrating competence in their on-the-job skills. The CCRN offers the seminar instruction and field advisement.
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Introduction to Day Care and Application Workshops – These classes are offered free to potential day care providers to assist with start-up.
The intro class is also available online from here (add link)
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Health Care Consultancy
- We have a licensed health care professional on staff to answer medical questions and help providers design a Health Care plan. Our Health Care Consultant can be reached at 877-6666 extension 3039
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Health & Safety - We provide the Health and Safety training that is required to be registered or licensed.
We also assist eligible providers to secure a grant available to cover the cost of this training.
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MAT - Medication Administration Training is necessary to administer medication in a child care setting.
We provide the training and assist in applying for funding to partially pay for this training if you qualify.
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SUNY Videoconferences …
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Directors As Leaders - DAL is a collaborative of the WNY early childhood community, committed to high quality early childhood programs by cultivating, mentoring and supporting the diverse population of early childhood leaders in WNY.
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2009 Board of Directors
The Resource Network is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of a representative group
of professionls in the feild of Early Care and Education and the community at large
David Wawrzynek
- President
Judith Abbot-Shanley -
Vice President
Gregg Moore
- Treasurer
Patricia Christian -
Secretary
Marcia C Brogan
Mary Jo Hunt
Brian Kantz
John Murray
Lisa French
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