Family Resources
Your local CCR&R office can try to connect you with any resource you are looking for but we have attempted to list as many typical resources here for you as we can. Feel free to call us if you do not see what you are looking for.
What do Quality Indicators look like in child care? Use this Checklist as a tool to help you evaluate a child care program.
The Daily Parent newsletter and Are You Aware articles offer the latest information on child development issues, gives practical everyday suggestions for busy parents and child care professionals.
State Resources
The NH Department of Health & Human Services(NHDHHS) will give you access to general information, what’s new, e-government services, most requested information, hot topics, quick referral links, publications, media resources, search, etc
NH Healthy Kids provides access to affordable, quality health and dental coverage to uninsured children and teens in New Hampshire.
The Family Resource Connection (FRC) is a free resource that any NH resident can utilize. They have an entire library collection devoted to issues that concern families and child care educators alike.
Early Learning New Hampshire (ELNH) is a non-profit organization committed to ensuring that all New Hampshire children have the opportunity to reach their full potential by expanding access to affordable quality child care and early education; supporting the child care industry; building public-private partnerships; and helping families balance work and family.
The Children’s Alliance promotes policies and practices that enable all children to lead healthy and productive lives and to reach their full potential.
The Child Care Advisory Council is a legislatively enacted statewide forum which responds to child care issues and facilitates resource and information on early care and education in NH. Meetings are held on a monthly basis.
National Resources
American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP) Dedicated to the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Your Online source for Credible Health Information
Child Care Aware is the nation’s most respected hub of information for parents and child care providers. A program of the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA), Child Care Aware helps families learn more about the elements of high-quality child care and how to locate programs in their communities.
Parent Central of NACCRRA is our nation’s leading voice for child care. We work with more than 700 state and local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies nationwide.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. NAEYC is committed to becoming an increasingly high performing and inclusive organization.
Child Care and Early Education Research Connections promotes high quality research in child care and early education and the use of that research in policy making. Our vision is that children are well cared for and have rich learning experiences, and their families are supported and able to work.
Zero to Three informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.
This list of resources is provided for your information only. It does not necessarily imply our endorsement or recommendation of the agencies or organizations listed below. If you find a link that doesn’t work, kindly let us know by clicking on Report Problems link.
