Child Care Partnership

A program of the Western Dairyland EOC

Child Care Advocacy

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Service Area

Child Care Partnership Resource & Referral proudly serves Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, and Trempealeau Counties and the Ho-Chunk Nation.

Our Family Resource Program serves parents and caregivers in Buffalo and Pepin Counties. 

Our Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) proudly serves Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Trempealeau, Washburn and Vernon Counties and the Ho-Chunk Nation.

 

Shaping young minds by supporting their caregivers!

Child Care Partnership is a program of the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council and member agency of Supporting Families Together Association (SFTA) - Wisconsin's network of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies and Family Resource Centers.

Our mission is to partner with and support parents and caregivers by creating a greater understanding of their important role and the positive impact they have on the lives of children. We strive to strengthen families and communities through support, resources, and guidance through a strengthened-based approach.

Parents

We work with parents and/or caregivers to find child care, evaluate child care options, and provide resources including payment assistance.

    

Providers

We provide one-on-one support for individuals interested in starting a child care & to regulated child care programs, continuing education opportunities, the CACFP for family child care programs, and more!

    

Community

We are the local experts and hold vital child care data for communities to best support children, families, and local economies. 

    

Family Resources

We work with parents and caregivers in Buffalo & Pepin Counties to build on their strengths, foster confidence, and deepen connections with their children during fun, hands-on activities!

Our services are available to the entire community; there are no income guidelines. CCP is funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Supporting Families Together Association, the Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board and other state and local entities. CCP is a non-profit joint Child Care Resource and Referral Agency (CCR&R) and Family Resource Center (FRC) serving Western Wisconsin.

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January 14, 2025 – Have a playful conversation and connect with your baby, even while you do another task in the same room! Check out www.vroom.org or the free Vroom app, where you can sign up for daily tips on connecting with your child and growing their brain, all geared to your child's age. You've already have what it takes to help your child grow and learn! #GrowYoungBrains #wearebrainbuilders #parentingsupport Have you tried a Vroom tip? We'd love to hear about it! Tap our profile picture and send us a message about your experience with Vroom.

January 13, 2025 – We're teaching CPR on January 29th in Eau Claire! Register by Wednesday, January 22 for this blended online and in person course. Reserve your spot today at www.childcarepartnership.org

January 13, 2025 – Looking for a no-cost conference? Check out this opportunity! Announcing the Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference! Get ready for an exciting, day-long event designed for everyone who raises and educates Wisconsin's children—dads, moms, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers. This FREE and VIRTUAL conference is also approved for up to 4 Wisconsin Registry hours for early childhood professionals. Discover cutting-edge, science-based ideas from today's leading experts. This year, dive into the transformative power of social and emotional skills in children and teens. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge. Let's unlock the potential of Wisconsin's children together! 🚀 Learn more and register here: http://go.wisc.edu/raisingwi

January 11, 2025 – Pyramid Model training starts this Thursday night! The Pyramid Model framework provides evidence-based strategies to help you teach social and emotional skills to the kids in your program. You'll learn how to support children in developing strong relationships, school readiness skills, and more. Enroll today for just $25 at www.childcarepartnership.org! This course will be taught in-person in the meeting room at Menomonie Market Food Co-op in Menomonie, WI. Meals included! Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health #socialemotionaldevelopment #childrensmentalhealthmatters #pyramidmodel

January 10, 2025 – Check out this article about some really cool collaboration in our area! We're proud to support the efforts of the Jackson County Child Care Network, through our pre-licensing services and professional training opportunities for early educators. Way to go, Evergreen Learning Academy!

January 10, 2025 – The Fundamentals of Family Child Care course starts January 23rd! If you're planning to open a family childcare business in your home, register for this course to gain the foundational knowledge and skills you'll need to run your business and support early childhood development. Register today at www.childcarepartnership.org

January 9, 2025 – Congratulations, Kayla and Sara, for completing LENA Grow! With the help of LENA Grow technology and coaching from Child Care Partnership, Kayla and Sara worked together to boost language development in their infant and toddler classroom at Rachel's Place Early Learning Center. Having more language opportunities in the classroom means that the children who Kayla and Sara teach will be more ready for school in the future with early literacy skills, social skills, and self-regulation. A very big THANK YOU to The Pablo Foundation for making LENA Grow possible! Click through the photo stack to learn more about the program.

January 9, 2025 – Next Thursday, we're teaching the Keeping Kids Safe course via Zoom. Join this training to learn essential safety information on preventing abusive head trauma, reducing risk for SIDS, and your role as a mandated reporter of child abuse or neglect. Register today at www.childcarepartnership.org This training meets the AHT/SIDS prevention and mandated reporter training requirements for all child care providers working with children under age 5.

January 8, 2025 – The Pyramid Model training starts next week! Join our 8-part series to learn practical, proven teaching skills that will help you create an environment where kids thrive, work together, and learn. Save your seat today at www.childcarepartnership.org! WI Pyramid Model for Social Emotional Competence Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health #socialemotionallearning #childrensmentalhealthmatters #PyramidModel

January 7, 2025 – This Saturday, CCP will be at the Winter Wellness Fair at the River Falls Public Library! Stop in to this no-cost event to connect with resources across the St Croix valley focused on supporting adults who care for children and teens.

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