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On this page, we've assembled helpful information on three topics commonly of interest to parents: finding child care nearby; looking for financial assistance to help with the cost of care; and looking for information about quality child care. The links within each topic below include annotated lists of publications, organizations, Web sites and other resources. Parents have many interests related to child care and will find much useful information throughout the NCCIC site. Listed on the Popular Topics page are topic categories representing commonly requested information.

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Finding child care near you:

Child Care Aware is a national resource that links parents with child care providers through a network of resource and referral agencies in your area. external link

Looking for financial assistance to help afford child care:

  • About the Child Care and Development Fund external link
  • Child Care Tax Credits for Families
    (HTML | PDF 96K)
  • Lo que deben saber los proveedores sobre el programa de ayuda de cuidado infantil para las familias
    (HTML | PDF 1.06M) external link
  • State Child Care and Development Fund Contacts
    (HTML)
  • What Providers Should Know About Child Care Assistance for Families
    (HTML | PDF 1.06M) external link

Looking for Information about quality care for children:

Our site has a wealth of information for parents. We've highlighted some on this page. You can also AskNCCIC to research a specific question for you.

Visit PBS Kids and PBS Parents.


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