The Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) System in Illinois is made up of 16 community based organizations funded to provide services and supports to families, providers, and communities across all 102 counties.

Our Impact is evident as a system of permanent, local adaptable organizations through which public and private groups can work together to enhance the accessibility, quality and availability of affordable early childhood education and care.

Empowering parents in making child care choices, supporting providers in quality, and strengthening communities.

  • 96,668 families received help paying for child care through CCAP
  • 172,794 children benefitted from receiving CCAP assistance
  • 6,790 families received assistance locating child care for 9,945 children
  • 8,365 child care providers received quality training

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