CCR&R is available to assist families in selecting child care providers who best meet the needs of a child and their family. Child Care Consultants provide on-site consultation to licensed preschools, centers, nonregistered home providers and Child Development Home providers.
DHS released an updated document on 8/6/20 for Child Care Guidance during COVID-19.
DHS releases July survey results from Iowa child care providers.
The Department of Human Services has released the August Monthly Stipend Survey (application) for licensed centers and r ...
DHS offers plan for ratios during this public health emergency.
DHS announces they will be able to offer child care providers funding opportunities in the months of August and Septembe ...
DHS would like to announce the extension of expiration dates for the Quality Rating System (QRS) for one full year.
The Department of Human Services has released the July Monthly Stipend Survey (application) for licensed centers and reg ...
It is important for the Department to gather additional data on how this pandemic has progressed and continues to affect ...
DHS and IDPH have created a document for Case Reporting and Outbreak Responsibilities of COVID-19 for child care program ...
DHS announces important changes coming to the Child Care Assistance (CCA) program on July 1, 2020.
On June 8, the Department of Human Services (DHS) released an updated document for Child Care Guidance during COVID-19.
DHS has released the June Monthly Stipend Survey (application) for licensed centers and registered child development hom ...
Updated guidance for child care programs, summer programs and tips for families.
CCR&R along with DHS, are sharing the April child care survey results with you and want to thank providers for taking ti ...
DHS releases details on funding opportunities that have been made available to child care providers affected by the COVI ...
While child care programs are working diligently to ensure quality, safe care to children during this critical time, DHS ...
Eligibility for CCA absent billing began for the 3/9/2020 billing period and will be in effect until determined by the D ...
DHS appreciates child care providers staying open to provide quality, safe care to Iowa’s children during this critical ...
We are all in this together. COVID-19 has created a lot of unknowns, one thing is for sure, we can rely on each other to ...
The health and safety of children, family and childcare providers is of the utmost importance. Childcare programs provid ...
DHS continues to work diligently on providing support to assist child care programs in remaining operational.
DHS is extending all QRS ratings through May 31, 2020. Child Care Assistance payments will continue at your current QRS ...
While the Department of Human Services (DHS) is not recommending the closure of child care programs, it is important tha ...
Child Care Assistance (CCA) billing policy update from the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Child care guidance from DHS 3/14/20.
DHS is keenly aware of the importance of child care during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are experiencing challenges or ...
All children, beginning at birth, will be healthy and successful.
Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral provides resources, education and advocacy to support quality child care. CCR&R is committed to ensure that Iowa's vision is met.
Child Care Resource & Referral provides services that help parents make informed choices about the care of their children. Learn about your options and get a referral that's right for you.
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Due to the roll-out of the new professional workforce registry earlier this year, CCR&R is moving away from issuing paper certificates to verify training attendance. All training will now be verified through Iowa’s Early Childhood and School Age Professional Workforce Registry (i-PoWeR) system.
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Communities of Practice, also known as “CoPs”, are groups of people who share a passion for something they do and want to learn how to do it better as they interact. CoPs allow attendees to learn and collaborate as content is driven by the participants.
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The three major components of Iowa Child Care Resource and Referral for a statewide audience - Provider, Community and Parent Services - all together in one presentation.
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Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Emergency Preparedness starts at home.
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