Child Care Partnership

A program of the Western Dairyland EOC

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 on 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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September 17, 2024 – You have what it takes to grow your baby's brain and their developing language skills, just by talking about the everyday objects around you! Find more tips that fit right in to your daily routines in the free Vroom mobile app and at www.vroom.org, where you can sign up for regular brain building tips geared to your child's age. #GrowYoungBrains #wearebrainbuilders #babytalk

September 14, 2024 – Register now for CPR and AED Training on October 10! Enroll by October 1 at www.childcarepartnership.org In-person class takes place at Western Dairyland offices: 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire, WI You will complete a self-study portion through the American Red Cross prior to the in-person event. This portion will take roughly 3 hours. The in-person event will be 2.5 hours in-person and a skills testing portion with the CPR mannequins. This course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. Western Dairyland Child Care Partnership is a Proud Provider of American Red Cross Training Services First Aid, CPR and AED Training. #CPRTraining

September 13, 2024 – There's still time to register for our Director's Cohort series starting up in October! Alumni and new members are welcome to join us for a new season of supportive networking and learning, built just for childcare program directors. Register at www.childcarepartnership.org!

September 12, 2024 – We're so grateful to the families that have joined us at our Family Resource Program's Play and Learn groups! Come join us at one of our upcoming Play and Learn events: Tuesday, September 17th, 10 - 11:30 am at the Durand Community Library Wednesday, September 18th, 10 - 11:30 am at the Pepin Public Library - Original Monday, September 23rd, 10 - 11:30 am at the Mondovi Public Library This fun, no cost, parent-child program is an opportunity for you to explore creative learning activities with your child, learn about your child's development, share your parenting experience, offer support, and make parent-to-parent connections. #familyresources #familyresourcecenter

September 11, 2024 – 'Tis the season to update your Business Information Form (BIF)! We use the data from these forms to help families connect with your business, provide the most up-to-date childcare data to our communities, and to advocate for childcare initiatives. Complete your BIF by September 30 to be entered in a drawing for great prizes! Check your email inbox for your personalized link to complete your BIF. You can also reach out to us at 715-831-1700 to complete your form over the phone or request a form by mail.

September 10, 2024 – We're hosting a virtual training on Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) Prevention on Wednesday, September 25 from 6 - 8:30 pm. This training addresses the latest information on: ▪ Abusive Head Trauma ▪ The Period of PURPLE Crying ▪ Strategies and challenges of soothing ▪ Coping with frustration ▪ Having a plan and educating others Includes Mandated Reporter Training required by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families for Child Care Providers. Register at https://www.childcarepartnership.org/calendar.phtml

September 10, 2024 – You can help your child practice building their planning skills just by talking through their day! Try this out while you're driving to your next activity with your child. Find more tips that fit right in to your everyday routines in the free Vroom mobile app and at www.vroom.org, where you can sign up for daily brain building tips geared to your child's age. #GrowYoungBrains #wearebrainbuilders #preschoolers

September 9, 2024 – Our Fall & Winter 2024 Training calendar is here! Click the link to find everything from foundational trainings for new providers to engaging professional development and continuing education opportunities. Find your next class and register at www.childcarepartnership.org.

September 9, 2024 – Child Care professionals: for all your training needs contact your local CCR&R. Child Care Partnership is the Child Care Resource and Referral Agency for the counties of Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, and Trempealeau, and the Ho-Chunk Nation. If you need to find your local CCR&R, visit Supporting Families Together Association https://supportingfamiliestogether.org/child.../find-ccrr/ Or Call 1-888-713-KIDS.

September 4, 2024 – Join this exciting virtual learning series on designing classroom spaces for young children, hosted by our friends at Northwest Connection Family Resources. Register here: https://forms.gle/wonLmoXojdEw4BhD9

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