Help for Parents and Families
The Association for Supportive Child Care has numerous programs to assist Arizona parents and families caring for young children. Ways ASCC can help include:
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Child Care Resource and Referral Finding child care can be an overwhelming experience for working families. Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is a statewide program that assists parents in their search for child care and educates them on how to identify quality child care programs. A variety of services and resources are also available to child care programs that list with CCR&R. |
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Arizona Kith and Kin Project Nationally, more than 50% of low-income working families use kith and kin (friends and family) child care providers. The Arizona Kith and Kin Project offers training and support to improve the quality of care provided by this population. |
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Niños en Mi Casa Family child care providers have the unique opportunity to share their love, experience, and culture with children. The Niños en Mi Casa (Children in My Home) Program provides assistance to individuals interested in starting a child care business in their home and becoming certified by the Arizona Department of Economic Security. Other Services Include: • Reading is Fundamental • Resource Lending Library |
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Phone Friend In Arizona and across the nation, a growing number of children and youth are not engaged in out-of-school time programs. For families without access to affordable after-school programs, Phone Friend provides an opportunity for children and youth to participate in safe activities while home alone, in sibling care, or simply in need of a little extra support and guidance. |
