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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June 22, 2026 – Experiencing challenging behaviors in your classroom?
Many behavior challenges come from children needing connection, communication, and engagement. LENA helps child care providers strengthen adult-child interactions through classroom talk, reflection, coaching, and weekly strategies.
Participants will:
✅ Complete one LENA Day in the classroom each week
✅ Meet weekly with a CCP coach & review personalized reports and set goals
✅ Practice new strategies with children
✅ Earn 5 hours of continuing education credit
Contact us to learn more or to get started!
June 22, 2026 – We loved learning from the Emotion Regulation in Action workshop earlier this year, and now the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is offering a virtual option for two evenings in July! Sign up now to reserve your spot: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/workshops/
June 18, 2026 – Curious about becoming a licensed child care provider?
🌱 Reach out to our team to explore more! Whether you want to run a program or work in a classroom, we will help you learn the benefits of being regulated and guide you through the steps to get started.
#ThrivingCCRR
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¿Le interesa convertirse en proveedor/a de cuidado infantil con licencia?
🌱 ¡Comuníquese con su CCR&R local para explorar más opciones! https://thrivingwi.org/find-your-local-ccrr-and-frc/
Tanto si desea dirigir un programa o trabajar en un salón de clases, su CCR&R local le ayudará a conocer los beneficios de estar regulado y le orientará en los pasos para comenzar.
June 18, 2026 – 🚨 INFANT FORMULA RECALL ALERT 🚨
Nara Organics has voluntarily recalled ALL lots of its Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula due to a potential risk of contamination linked to infant botulism.
June 17, 2026 – Looking for a job in child care?
🤝 Contact us for FREE support with exploring open opportunities. You can find job openings at local programs on our website: www.childcarepartnership.org/job-board.phtml
If you are an Admin or Director with a job you'd like to post, email us today!
#ThrivingCCRR
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¿Está buscando trabajo en cuidado infantil?
🤝 Comuníquese con su CRR&R local para recibir apoyo GRATUITO al explorar oportunidades disponibles: https://thrivingwi.org/find-your-local-ccrr-and-frc/
Comuníquese ahora y reciba:
Ayuda para encontrar posiciones en centros de cuidado infantil grupales
June 11, 2026 – Need help meeting DCF child care licensing requirements?
✔️ Reach out to us for guidance and support! We provide personalized coaching and training to help you understand the rules, improve your practices, meet DCF requirements, and move forward with confidence.
#ThrivingCCRR
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¿Necesita ayuda para cumplir con los requisitos de licensia de cuidado infantil del DCF?
✔️ ¡Comuníquese con su CCR&R local para recibir orientación y apoyo! https://thrivingwi.org/find-your-local-ccrr-and-frc/
Su CCR&R local le brinda capacitación y asesoría personalizada para ayudarle a comprender las regulaciones, mejorar sus prácticas, cumplir con los requisitos del DCF y avanzar con confianza.
June 10, 2026 – Your child care skills matter. Let us help you find your next role!
Reach out now and get:
● Help finding open positions at group child care centers
● Guidance on starting your own family child care program
#ThrivingCCRR
Sus habilidades en el cuidado infantil importan. Permítanos ayudarle a encontrar su próximo puesto.
Su CCR&R local le ofrece apoyo GRATUITO para explorar sus opciones. https://thrivingwi.org/find-your-local-ccrr-and-frc/
Comuníquese ahora y reciba:
● Ayuda para encontrar posiciones en centros de cuidado infantil grupales
● Orientación para iniciar su propio programa de cuidado infantil familiar
June 9, 2026 – Do you have questions about renting, insurance, credit, loans, or other money management topics? Check out these free, virtual courses from University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. Anyone in Wisconsin can even get free, personalized financial coaching through the Money Matters program.
Money Matters: https://finances.extension.wisc.edu/programs/money-matters/
Rent Smart: https://finances.extension.wisc.edu/programs/rent-smart/
June 8, 2026 – ☀️ Here's what our Family Resource Center team is up to this summer!
We're excited to offer a variety of free family activities, playgroups, and events throughout the summer. If you work with families, please help us spread the word by sharing this schedule with those you serve!
View and print the summer schedule:
https://www.childcarepartnership.org/tools-data/documents/summer-programming-frc.pdf
June 8, 2026 – Come meet Emma at the St. Croix Falls Public Library tomorrow afternoon! Emma will be at the library from 3-5 pm on Tuesday, June 9th ready for you to drop in with your childcare questions. Whether you're curious about starting a family childcare business in your home or a larger group childcare center, we're here to help with free resources and support.
