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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 20, 2026 – Say Cheese! 🧀
Finding Child Care Has Never Been Easier
It's National Cheese Lover's Day! And just like we love our cheese, we love helping families find quality child care even more!
Our free referral service connects you with trusted providers so you can focus on what matters most.
Need child care? Contact us today! It’s free, easy, and always here for you.
📞 715-831-1700
🌐 ww.childcarepartnership.org
#childcarepartnership #ThrivingWisconsin #CCR
January 19, 2026 – Do you have a child who will be 4 years old by September 1, 2026? Get Kids Ready is a state-funded school readiness program that helps 4-year-olds prepare for the transition into a school setting. Through Get Kids Ready, qualified child care providers focus on developing the academic, physical, social-emotional, self-help skills, and much more that kids will need to succeed in school. Plus, the state pays child care providers for the time kids spend in Get Kids Ready, making that part of the day free for families. Learn more about Get Kids Ready at: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/getkidsready/parents
¿Tiene un niño que tendrá 4 años cumplidos antes del 1 de septiembre de 2026? Get Kids Ready es un programa estatal de preparación escolar que ayuda a los niños de 4 años a prepararse para la transición al entorno escolar. A través de Get Kids Ready, los proveedores de cuidado infantil calificados se enfocan en desarrollar las habilidades académicas, físicas, socioemocionales, de autoayuda y mucho más que los niños necesitarán para tener éxito en la escuela. Además, el estado paga a los proveedores de cuidado infantil por el tiempo que los niños pasan en Get Kids Ready, lo que hace que esa parte del día sea gratuita para las familias. Obtenga más información sobre Get Kids Ready en: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/getkidsready/parents
January 17, 2026 – Get Kids Ready is a new school readiness program to support licensed and certified child care providers serving 4-year-olds. If you meet the eligibility criteria and decide to participate, you will receive payments for each eligible child participating in Get Kids Ready at your program. If you’re interested, the Intent to Participate must be submitted by February 1! Learn more at https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/getkidsready/providers
Get Kids Ready es un nuevo programa de preparación escolar para apoyar a los proveedores de cuidado infantil con licencia y certificación que atienden a niños de 4 años. Si cumple con los criterios de elegibilidad y decide participar, recibirá pagos por cada niño elegible que participe en Get Kids Ready en su programa. ¡Si está interesado, la Intención de Participar debe enviarse antes del 1 de febrero! Obtenga más información en https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/getkidsready-es/providers-es
January 16, 2026 – Reminder: Submit Your Get Kids Ready Intent to Participate by February 1!
The Get Kids Ready Intent to Participate for the 2026-2027 school year is now available in the DCF Provider Portal and must be submitted by child care providers no later than February 1, 2026.
Child care providers who do not submit an Intent to Participate by February 1, 2026, will not be able to participate in Get Kids Ready for the 2026-2027 school year.
For more information visit the Get Kids Ready webpage for child care providers. If you have any questions, please submit them through the Get Kids Ready Inquiry form.
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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#FamilyChildCare #ChildCareBusiness
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
#childcarepartnership #ThrivingWisconsin #CCRR
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
