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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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December 30, 2025 – Need childcare this winter? We’re here to help.
Child Care Partnership provides free referrals to regulated childcare programs and will call providers for you to find openings.
Stay warm and supported, reach out today!
📞 715-831-1700
🌐 www.childcarepartnership.org
#childcarepartnership #ThrivingWisconsin #CCRR
December 29, 2025 – Thinking About Starting a Child Care Program? We Can Help!
Opening a child care program can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our free pre-licensing support will guide you through every step - from understanding requirements to preparing for your first licensing visit.
Watch this short video to learn how we help new providers succeed:
🎥 https://youtu.be/hZgGPGHxgaA
Ready to start your journey? Connect with us today: childcarepartnership.org
December 27, 2025 – Dive into the WI Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS), a hands-on, 20‑hour virtual experience designed for curious, creative early childhood teachers!
What you’ll explore (and love):
✨ The five WMELS domains: Health & Physical, Social & Emotional, Language & Communication, Approaches to Learning, and Cognition & General Knowledge. Plus real‑life strategies you can use tomorrow.
💡 Guiding principles like “All children are capable & competent” and “Children learn through play,” brought to life through interactive activities.
🤝 Connect with passionate peers
Jan 5–28th | Live on Zoom, 6:00–8:30 PM
Cost: $65
Register by Dec 29th, spots go fast!
Sign up today: childcarepartnership.org/calendar.phtml/994233/wi-model-early-learning-standards-virtual-live-20-hours
December 26, 2025 – Your Dream of Running a Child Care Program Starts Here!
We offer free guidance to help you open a family child care or center-based program. 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
#ChildCarePartnership
#FamilyChildCare #ChildCareBusiness
December 23, 2025 – Moving soon? Need help finding childcare in your new community?
Child Care Partnership provides free referrals to licensed programs and will call providers to check for openings.
We’ll help you get settled with care you can trust.
📞 715-831-1700
🌐 www.childcarepartnership.org
#childcarepartnership #ThrivingWisconsin #CCRR
December 22, 2025 – Holiday Hours Update:
Our office will be closed on Dec 24th, 25th, 31st and Jan 1st.
Staff will be taking time off to spend time with families and friends during the next few weeks but will return any emails or voicemails as we are able.
Happy holidays to everyone!
December 18, 2025 – We’ve got a variety of upcoming trainings designed to support you!
Check out the full calendar here: https://www.childcarepartnership.org/calendar.phtml
Don’t wait, reserve your spot today and invest in your professional growth.
#childcarepartnership #ThrivingWisconsin #CCRR
December 17, 2025 – Thinking About Starting a Child Care Program? We Can Help!
Whether you want to open a family child care in your home or a center in your community, we provide free support to guide you through the licensing process.
Our pre-licensing staff will help you understand requirements, navigate paperwork, and access resources so you feel confident and prepared.
Start your journey today: childcarepartnership.org
#ChildCarePartnership
#FamilyChildCare #ChildCareBusiness
December 16, 2025 – See How We’ve Been Helping Families Find Child Care!
For years, we’ve been committed to supporting families in finding quality child care that meets their needs. If you or someone you know needs help finding child care, we’re here for you!
We’re excited to share our new video that shows what this support looks like in action! A huge thank you to the wonderful family who helped us bring this story to life—you made it possible.
🎥 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ssxC-L3HlrI
#childcarepartnership #thrivingwisconsin #CCRR
December 8, 2025 – Want to boost brain development and teacher confidence in just 5 weeks? Join LENA Grow, a FREE program designed for childcare classrooms!
Here’s what you get:
✅ A 1-hour coaching session per week
✅ Valuable, personalized feedback for your classroom
✅ Continuing education hours for participating teachers
✅ All materials and technology provided
LENA Grow helps early childhood teachers increase back-and-forth conversations with children, one of the most powerful ways to support brain development and language growth.
It’s simple:
Commit a small amount of time each week and we'll handle the rest with full support and resources!
Ready to make a big impact with a small time investment?
Comment below or email us at ccp@wdeoc.org to learn more or sign up!
