Child Care Aware of America is a national nonprofit that works to expand access to high-quality, affordable child care and early learning. It supports families and child care providers, operates and coordinates a nationwide network of state and local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies, produces research and resources on the child care system, and advocates for public policy solutions to strengthen the early childhood workforce and financing.
Advocacy for increased public investment in child care and subsidy programs, policies to improve quality and licensing standards for early childhood programs, supports for child care workforce compensation and professional development, initiatives to expand access and affordability for families, and data-driven consumer education and system planning.
Combination of federal and state grants and contracts, foundation and philanthropic grants, individual donations, and fees for services provided through its network.
A nationwide network of state and local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies and partnerships with national early childhood organizations such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Zero to Three, as well as various advocacy coalitions and philanthropic partners.
Non-profit advocacy and service organization
