Child Care & Parenting
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Our mission is to nurture the development of children by building a strong foundation of family and community.
We know the first years of a child’s life are the most important developmentally and they set the foundation for a child’s future.
Our parenting programs work to create positive, nurturing relationships between the child and the parents and break the chains of negative behaviors and parenting techniques. We focus on developmentally appropriate behaviors and activities so both the child and parents feel prepared not only for kindergarten but for the bright future ahead of them.
Our work with child care providers focuses on improving the quality of child care programs in the county, increasing educational opportunities and the skill level of child care providers and we serve as their resource for professional development and on-site technical assistance.
From pregnancy through the adolescent years, our programs focus on:
- Family Education and Support
- School Readiness
- Social Emotional Health
- Quality Early Childhood Experiences
Children and Family Resource condemns all forms of racism and discrimination. We recognize and challenge systemic racism and racial violence that is damaging to all our children and families, but which disproportionately harm some more than others.
It is our hope to live in a world that is just and equitable for every child and family. We affirm our commitment to build our internal and external resources and, with humility join anti-racist community efforts and invite others to join us.
Click here to see our complete Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan
Child Care is mission critical for the future of Henderson County
Chances are that in the past year, you, or someone you employ, live near, or are related to has had a child care crisis and had to do some major shifting in routines as a result of COVID-19. This past year has shown the world what those in the early childhood field...
Family friendly workplaces help parents & businesses
Family friendly work environments look differently during the pandemic. Many home offices have been turned into remote work locations as well as school rooms. More and more employers are seeing the value in retaining employees by adapting policies that are more...
Erwin is new Early Care & Education Director
We are pleased to announce Heather Erwin as the Center’s new Early Care & Education Coordinator. Erwin will oversee all aspects of the Child Care Resource & Referral program working with the child care centers, PREP- a preschool screening program, and the...