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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.
2024 Annual Report
We're excited to share our most recent annual report highlighting our accomplishments from last year! View it here.
Shaping young minds by supporting their caregivers!
Child Care Partnership is a program of Western Dairyland EOCand 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.
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, Thriving Wisconsin, 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.
Want to see how Child Care Partnership supports families and child care providers across Western Wisconsin? Check out this video to see how our team works alongside families and providers to connect with resources, guidance and support!
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January 15, 2026 – What if staying home with your grandkids could also pay the bills?
We offer free guidance to help you start a family child care.
From licensing steps to business planning, we’ll walk with you every step of the way.
Connect with us today and turn your vision into reality: childcarepartnership.org
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January 13, 2026 – You deserve childcare that works for your family.
We provide free referrals to regulated programs and help you understand your options.
We’ll even make calls for you!
📞 715-831-1700
🌐 ww.childcarepartnership.org
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January 12, 2026 – Calling all family childcare providers! Get ready for tax season with this free, virtual class from Satellite Family Child Care System and Wisconsin Early Childhood Association. Don't wait to sign up: the class meets on January 14th from 1-2 pm, offered in English and Spanish.
January 12, 2026 – We’re here to help you every step of the way!
Check out this short video for a glimpse into the support our team provides to new childcare providers!
Ready to learn more? Contact us today and let’s make your childcare dream a reality!
January 9, 2026 – Looking to attract and retain your best employees while their families grow? Join us for this free seminar on Tuesday, January 20th to learn practical, proven strategies to recruit employees to a family friendly workplace and help them thrive.
RSVP for this no-cost event here: https://familyfriendlyworkplacesinc.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/J5FGQXztJCzC3
Family Friendly Workplaces Thriving Wisconsin Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
January 9, 2026 – Update on Regulation Changes for Large Family Child Care and Assistant Child Care Teachers
DCF has posted new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to the Biennial Budget Regulation Changes for Large Family Child Care and Assistant Child Care Teachers.
These FAQs can be found on the Child Care Rulemaking Project webpage:
https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/childcare/ccadminrule
January 8, 2026 – Start the year prepared and confident. This training is designed for child care providers who need to renew their certification or earn it for the first time.
Join us for Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED (American Red Cross Blended Learning).
✅ Learn life-saving techniques for infants, children, and adults
✅ Gain hands-on practice with CPR and AED
✅ Understand first aid essentials for common emergencies
Register today to secure your spot!
https://www.childcarepartnership.org/calendar.phtml/994227/adult-and-pediatric-first-aid-cpr-aed-arc-blended-learning#event
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January 8, 2026 – 📢Caring for Our Children Database Has Moved! 📢
The Caring for Our Children (CFOC) database is now housed through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Child Care.
Explore the database here: https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/cfoc
The Caring for Our Children database is packed full with health & safety standards for ECE programs. It is an awesome resource to help keep your program strong and kids safe!
January 6, 2026 – Finding childcare doesn’t have to be hard.
We make it easy! Child Care Partnership offers free referrals to licensed programs and will even call around for you to find openings!
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers.
📞 715-831-1700
🌐 ww.childcarepartnership.org
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January 6, 2026 – It's time to submit your Get Kids Ready intent to participate by February 1st!
