Each year, we invite feedback from our community to better understand what is working well and where we can grow. Whether you have used our services, partnered with us, or follow our work, your perspective is important. We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our annual stakeholder survey.
We're excited to share our most recent annual report highlighting our accomplishments from last year! View it here.
Vacancy Updates
Attention child care programs! Keep your referral profile updated with real time vacancies! Check your email for your unique link which is sent out monthly. If you aren't able to find that, reach out to us at ccp@wdeoc.org or chat with us to get yours today!
Child Care Advocacy
We're collecting stories to share with lawmakers about how childcare affects YOU! Parents, childcare providers and communities are invited to share your story with us. Click here to share your story!
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.
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.
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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July 13, 2026 – If you're considering expanding your family child care program under the new rules taking effect next month, check out this no-cost training on Thursday, July 16th from the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association and the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
July 13, 2026 – We'll be in River Falls at Waystone Coffee Co. tomorrow from 11 am to 1 pm to chat about family childcare! Have you ever thought about offering childcare in your home? We're here to empower you with the tools and information you need to start with confidence, and to walk with you along the way with free coaching! Stop in to make a connection and ask questions: we'll even buy you coffee!
July 13, 2026 – On Wednesday we're headed to Oakey Park in Osceola for the Walk, Roll, and Read! Come to the park any time between 2 and 5 pm to enjoy stories and fun activities perfect for kids birth through Kindergarten entry: each child gets to take a free book home! Join us along with the Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley, Little Moments Count, Family Friendly Workplaces, and more cool organizations.
July 12, 2026 – Just moved? 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
July 9, 2026 – Helping care for a little one? We’re here to support you.
Child Care Partnership offers free referrals to licensed childcare programs and will call providers to check availability.
Let us help you find trusted care options.
📞 715-831-1700
🌐 ww.childcarepartnership.org
#childcarepartnership #ThrivingWisconsin #ThrivingCCRR
July 7, 2026 – Need continuing education to meet child care regulation requirements?
New trainings are being added! Be sure to check out the CCR&R Network Training Calendar to find training and professional development to help you build your skills, meet requirements, and grow in your career.
Search for training here: www.thrivingwi.org/trainings
#ThrivingCCRR
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¿Necesita educación continua para cumplir con los requisitos de las regulaciones de cuidado infantil?
📚 Comuníquese con su CCR&R local para explorar las capacitaciones disponibles. https://thrivingwi.org/find-your-local-ccrr-and-frc/
Su CCR&R local ofrece capacitaciones y desarrollo profesional para ayudarle a fortalecer sus habilidades, cumplir con requisitos, y crecer en su carrera.
July 7, 2026 – We appreciated the opportunity to join this important conversation about the future of child care in Wisconsin. Thanks to Senator Jeff Smith for keeping this important issue in the spotlight.
July 2, 2026 – We're excited to join the Resource Fair in Glen Park in River Falls on Saturday, July 11th, and there will be so many fun activities happening in the same place! Enjoy a morning getting moving outdoors and connecting with your community.
July 2, 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
June 30, 2026 – Looking for quality Child Care Foundational Trainings (CCFT)?
With the recent change to the Professional Development Network (PDN), we can help you find and enroll in these courses.
Enroll in a course with us or another CCR&R to receive free coaching & support to help you finish with confidence!
#ThrivingCCRR
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¿Busca capacitaciones de calidad de la Capacitación Fundamental en Cuidado Infantil (CCFT por sus siglas en inglés)?
✨ Comuníquese con su CCR&R local para inscribirse hoy! https://thrivingwi.org/find-your-local-ccrr-and-frc/
Estas capacitaciones obligatorias pueden ser difíciles, pero su CCR&R local ofrece asesoría y apoyo gratuitos para ayudarle a completarlas con confianza.
