Causes: Child Day Care, Children & Youth

Mission: As the leading resource in Nassau County, we empower families to access and professionals to provide quality child care and early learning experiences. We do this by:Informing families about child care choices, indicators of quality and financial options;Enhancing the child care workforce through professional development and capacity building;Advocating for public policy that supports the healthy development of children and families;Partnering with community leaders, employers and organizations to further develop the child care system infrastructure and resources.

Target demographics: Children, Families, and Child Care Programs

Direct beneficiaries per year: More than 3,000 families and 1,000 child care providers

Geographic areas served: Nassau County

Programs: Resource and Referral: we link parents in need of child care with appropriate resources, including those with special needs, and help them to understand their child care options. Education & Technical Assistance: we assist in the development or expansion of child care centers and family child care homes, and offer classes in infant, toddler, early childhood, and other related areas. Child and Adult Care Food Program - we reimburse family child care home providers for food expenses and provide classes in nutritional meal preparation and meal planning for child care providers.