Child Care Resource Network is a not-for-profit child care resource and referral agency committed to the development of affordable, accessible, high quality early care and education for children in Erie County, New York. Servicing the community since 1987, our range of programs and services includes:  

·         Education, technical assistance, and resources for existing professionals and those interested in becoming early care and education professionals; 

·         Family support including parent education, needs assessment, and pertinent referrals to families seeking assistance in locating child care services;

·         Enrollment and safety inspections of Legally Exempt providers;

·         Administration of federal food program reimbursement for family based providers;

·         Work with governments to increase and improve child care services;

·         Collaboration with early childhood educators and child care associations in WNY;

·         Assist business and community planners in identifying ways to meet the needs of the work force on child/family issues; and

·         Registration of Family Child Care and School Age Child Care programs.