Shaping young minds by supporting their caregivers!
Child Care Partnership is a program of Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council and member agency of Thriving Wisconsin - 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.
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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!
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Community
We are the local experts and hold vital child care data for communities to best support children, families, and local economies.
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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!
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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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July 10, 2025 – Every three years, Western Dairyland EOC conducts a Community Needs Assessment. The results are used to determine the extent of the needs that exist in our community, and then to design new programs and evaluate existing programs. You, as community members, are an important voice that Western Dairyland wants to hear!
July 8, 2025 – Catch CCP at Movement in the Park on Saturday morning during River Falls Days!
July 6, 2025 – You're invited to Walk, Roll, and Read with the Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley! Check out these fun, no-cost events at a park near you this summer.
Wednesday, July 23rd at Mary Park in New Richmond
Friday, August 8th at Oakey Park in Osceola
Tuesday, August 19th at Glen Park in River Falls
View or download a PDF of the flyer here: https://tinyurl.com/WalkRollRead
July 3, 2025 – CCP's July Newsletter is here! Check out the link to see our upcoming events and find childcare resources from CCP and our community partners.
Link to newsletter: https://conta.cc/44xyY9B
Would you like to get our monthly updates sent directly to your inbox? Send us a message at ccp@wdeoc.org to request to join our email list.
July 3, 2025 – This free 8-session workshop is open to parents, caregivers, and professionals who support children impacted by trauma. Participants will gain tools to better understand trauma and develop strategies to support healing and resilience in children. Register at https://go.wisc.edu/s7cn6p
June 29, 2025 – Today is International Mud Day! We're loving the resources from https://worldforumfoundation.org/workinggroups/nature/mud-day/. Grab a bucket of water and make some mud and memories. Don't worry, the kids are washable!
June 26, 2025 – Ready to launch your career in early education? Join the Introduction to the Child Care Profession course this summer. Classes will be held via Zoom on Wednesday evenings, starting July 9th. We can't wait for you to join us! Register now at www.childcarepartnership.org
June 24, 2025 – Beat the heat while you Play and Learn with our Family Resource Center this week! Make sure to like and follow the Family Resource Center of Buffalo and Pepin Counties to get all of our updates.
June 23, 2025 – We’re hiring an Early Childhood Specialist!
Are you passionate about empowering others to start their own child care programs and delivering high-quality training for early educators? This could be the perfect fit for you!
In this role, you’ll:
✅ Guide future child care providers through the process of becoming licensed
✅ Lead professional development trainings that inspire and support quality care
✅ Offer one-on-one coaching to new and existing providers
✅ Build relationships that help strengthen early childhood education across our communities
This is more than a job, it’s a chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of children, families, and caregivers across Western Wisconsin.
Learn more and apply here:
https://www.westerndairyland.org/careers?id=F45DZ71J2D
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June 19, 2025 – Ready to start your career as an early childhood educator? Join our virtual course: Introduction to the Childcare Profession, meeting on Wednesday evenings starting July 9th. This class will be taught via live, virtual meetings on Zoom and requires approximately 33 hours of self-paced online homework. Register today at www.childcarepartnership.org by clicking on "Classes and Events"!
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