ASCC Programs

At the Association for Supportive Child Care, each program serves a unique need in the child care field. ASCC is committed to the well-being of children throughout Arizona and supporting child care professionals and parents in their role of caring for our future. ASCC programs include:


Click on images and programs below for more information.


AZ Child Care Job Bank logo Arizona Child Care Job Bank

The early care and education field is an important segment to Arizona's economy, employing thousands of individuals throughout the state. The Arizona Child Care Job Bank is a statewide program that links people seeking jobs in the early childhood field to employers who have open positions
Arizona Kith and Kin Project logo 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.
Arizona Self-Study Project logo Arizona Self-Study Project

Research has shown that children in high quality child care settings are more prepared to succeed when they enter school. The Arizona Self-Study Project (ASSP) is a statewide project designed to improve the quality of child care in centers, family care homes, and after-school programs across Arizona.
Child and Adult Care Food Program logo Child and Adult Care Food Program

Proper nutrition plays a critical role in helping children develop and learn. The Child and Adult Care Food Program reimburses participating child care home providers for serving nutritious meals and snacks to children in their care.
Child Care Injury Prevention Program logo Child Care Injury Prevention Program

Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death among children age 14 years and younger in the United States. The Child Care Injury Prevention Program (CCIPP) offers education, materials, and resources to child care providers to decrease the unintentional injury and death rate in children in this age category.
Child Care Professional Training logo Child Care Professional Training

A solid understanding of the child care field prepares individuals for jobs in child care centers or for operating a child care business from home. Child Care Professional Training (CCPT) is a two-week course that provides basic training and information on the rules and regulations and appropriate care for children in Arizona.
Child Care Resource and Referral logo 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.
Child Care Resource Network logo Child Care Resource Network

Employee absenteeism due to lack of dependable child care arrangements is a challenge many employers face. Through the fee-based Child Care Resource Network (CCRN), employers are able to offer child care assistance to their employees.
La Paz/Mohave Access to Quality logo La Paz/Mohave Access to Quality

ASCC's Access to Quality Program oversees the implementation of planning, start-up, and quality improvement grants for La Paz and Mohave counties' early childhood programs serving children ages birth to five.
La Paz/Mohave Professional Development Program logo La Paz/Mohave Professional Development Program

ASCC's Professional Development Program (PDP) provides quality community based professional development opportunities in La Paz and Mohave Counties for providers serving children ages birth - five.
Ninos en Mi Casa logo 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
naectcp logo Northern Arizona
Early Childhood Training and Coaching Program

ASCC's Northern Arizona Early Childhood Training and Coaching Program (ECTCP) offers free early childhood training and on-site coaching to child care providers, family child care home providers, family/friend/neighbor providers, family members who care for children, and community agencies who serve children and families.
Phone Friend logo 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.
Quality First! logo Quality First!

Quality First! is Arizona's statewide quality improvement and rating system for providers of center or home-based early care and education. Quality First! is an exciting opportunity for centers and homes to improve the quality of care provided to children with the support of financial incentives, coaching, child care health consultation and scholarships for program personnel.
T.E.A.C.H. AZ logo T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Arizona

Teacher Education And Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) Early Childhood® is a comprehensive scholarship program that links training, compensation, and commitment to improving the quality of early childhood care and education experiences for young children and their families.

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