Family Resources

We know that parenting is the hardest and most rewarding job there is.But even the best parents don’t have all the answers.Every day, we hear from parents who have concerns or questions about childhood development and upbringing. To help answer some of these questions, we’ve compiled child-rearing
articles and resources to help you get even more information.

National Association of Child Care Professionals/NAC Accreditation
NACCP is committed to strengthen the skills of owners, directors, administrators, emerging leaders and other professionals who are dedicated to early care and education. NAC accredited programs exemplify excellence in the care and education of young children. We meet NAC’s high quality standards in the following ways:

www.naccp.org

• Learning environments are conducive to children’s individual growth and development.
• Professional development opportunities are available for staff working with young children.
• Programming exceeds minimum state and local licensing requirements.
• Health and safety of children are monitored on a daily basis.
• Partnerships with families are essential to planning children’s experiences in the program.
  

Reggio Emilia Approach
The Reggio Emilia approach to education is committed to the creation of a learning environment that will enhance and facilitate children's construction of his or her own powers of thinking through the combination of all the expressive, communicative and cognitive languages.
Visit every month for new and exciting things to do with your child.

www.reggioemiliaapproach.net

 

National Association of Child Care Resource
NACCRRA, the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies, 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. These agencies help ensure that families in 99 percent of all populated ZIP codes in the United States have access to high-quality, affordable child care. To achieve our mission, we lead projects that increase the quality and availability of child care professionals, undertake research, and advocate child care policies that positively impact the lives of children and families.
Visit every month for new and exciting things to do with your child.

http://www.naccrra.org/naccrra

River Source Family Center-Chippewa Falls, WI
River Source Family Center has so much to offer. Join us for Play & Learns, Parent Education Classes, Workshops, Family Fun Events, Music class and much more! A place to call for resources because children don’t come with instructions.

www.riversourcefamilycenter.com

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to promote the economic and social well-being of Wisconsin's children and families. The Department is committed to protecting children, strengthening families, and building communities.

http://dcf.wisconsin.gov

Our five overarching goals are:

1. Children are nurtured, safe and engaged
2. Enhance prevention and early intervention efforts throughout Wisconsin
3. Families will have access to quality early care and education
4. Parents will secure and maintain meaningful jobs
5. Fathers will be more engaged in the lives of their children

Family Fun Crafts, Activities, Recipes & Other Ideas for Kids ...
Family Fun is your online source for arts & crafts, recipes, and parties for every occasion. Get expert tips for activities and crafts on

www.familyfun.go.com.