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Early Childhood Resources

Indiana Association for Child Care Resource and Referral: A statewide organization whose mission is to work with its member agencies at a local, state and national level to provide, coordinate and advocate for a strong statewide system of child care resource and referral.

National Association for Child Care Resource and Referral:  A national organization whose mission is to promote national policies and partnerships to advance the development and learning of all children and to provide vision, leadership, and support to community Child Care Resource & Referral.

ZERO TO THREE:  A national nonprofit multidisciplinary organization whose mission is to support the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families. This organization advances their mission by informing, educating and supporting adults who influence the lives of infants and toddlers.

Child Care Finder:  A website developed to assist Indiana’s families find information regarding child care and learn how to make better choices on quality child care.

American Academy of Pediatrics:  An organization of Pediatrics committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

Early Childhood Meeting Place:  A gateway to information, services and resources for Indiana's early education professionals and families.

Child Care Plus:  This centers mission is to share knowledge, foster skills, and encourage attitudes that promote inclusion as a core component of excellence in early childhood. 

First Steps:  Indiana’s First Steps goal is to assure that all Indiana families with infants and toddlers experiencing developmental delays or disabilities have access to early intervention services close to home when they need them.

Indiana School Age Consortium:  A professional organization whose mission is to advance the professional practice of youth development.

National Association for Family Child Care:  A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting quality child care by strengthening the profession of family child care.

The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission:

The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children.

Council for Professional Recognition: Home of the Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program, and related professional improvement opportunities that contribute to the field of early childhood education.

2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that, where available, connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. Every hour of every day, someone in the United States needs essential services.  Faced with a dramatic increase in the number of agencies and help-lines, people often don't know where to turn. In many cases, people end up going without these necessary services because they do not know where to start. 2-1-1 helps people find and give help.

Redleaf National Institute