Washington, Columbia counties team up to offer child care services

Resources Office in St. Helens helps streamline program for parents and providers

The Forest Grove News-Times, Jun 30, 2009, Updated Oct 30, 2009

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Beginning today, Child Care Resource & Referral in Washington and Columbia counties will combine to become one service delivery area.

In addition to a Hillsboro site in Washington County, an office is now open in St. Helens to serve parents and child care providers in Columbia County.

The lead agency for this new service delivery area is Community Action in Washington County.

CCRR helps families with child care referrals and provides resources to assist parents in choosing quality child care. The program also supports providers with training and professional development opportunities.

In 2007-08, Community Action’s CCRR in Washington County helped 1,336 families access quality, affordable child care and more than 1,500 providers participated in 12,946 hours of training in early childhood development. CCRR services are available to families of all income levels.

“Combining Washington County and Columbia County Child Care Resource & Referral programs into one service district will allow resources to be streamlined while retaining full access in both counties,” said Debbie Burrows, program coordinator.

To learn more about CCRR, visit www.communityaction4u.org/ccrr.