Child Care Resource & Referral

Who is CCR&R:
Founded in January, 1991, CCR&R serves Will, Grundy, Kendall and Kankakee counties as part of the Illinois Statewide CCR&R System of IDHS. Started with the United Way of Will County as its fiscal agent, CCR&R is a not-for-profit agency providing services to families, child care providers, and employers.

Family Services:
Parents seeking child care may call the child care referral toll free number and speak to a child care specialist who will offer comprehensive consumer
education on:

Child Care Options:
Parents receive referrals, NOT RECOMMENDATIONS, to child care providers that may meet their identified needs. CCR&R has more than 1,000 different child care providers listed on its database:

Infant through School Age Care:
Many employers are realizing that providing child care benefits to their employees lowers absenteeism, increases productivity and improves morale, while enhancing corporate image. CCR&R assists employers by providing:

Enhanced Resource and Referral Services:
Providing child care is both challenging and rewarding. CCR&R is dedicated to supporting child care professionals. Benefits to providers listed with CCR&R include:

Information & resources on starting a Child Care Business:

For those individuals who are not child care providers but would like to receive the provider services listed, annual membership to CCR&R may be purchased. Membership benefits include use of resource centers, newsletters, training calendars and free workshops.

Financial Assistance:
Individuals who are income eligible and are working or enrolled in an approved education/training program are eligible for assistance in their child care payments. CCR&R partners with the Department of Human Services in assisting Illinois families with their financial child care needs.