Child care providers are often the first place families turn to when they need help. Whether facing food insecurity, housing concerns, utility assistance, transportation barriers, mental health needs, or questions about child care subsidy, families frequently look to providers for guidance on what to do next.
That is where Missouri Childhood Resource and Referral (MCRR) services can help.
Through Child Care Aware® of Missouri, families across the state can connect with trained specialists six days a week for personalized assistance navigating a wide range of family support services and community resources.
MCRR specialists can help families access:
Child care subsidy guidance
• Food and utility assistance resources
• Housing and rental support referrals
• Physical and mental health resources
• Transportation information
• Parenting and family support services
• Connections to local and statewide services
The goal is simple: to connect families with the resources they need to remain stable, successful, and able to access care.
For providers, this means you do not have to carry the full responsibility of identifying and coordinating every available resource. MCRR serves as a trusted partner, helping you extend support to the families you care for every day.
Families can speak directly with a live specialist during convenient extended support hours designed to better meet the needs of working families.
Providers are encouraged to share MCRR information with families who may benefit from additional support beyond child care services.
To learn more about Missouri Childhood Resource and Referral services, visit:
https://mochildcareaware.org/families/missouri-childhood-resource-and-referral/
Providers with questions can also reach out to Child Care Aware® of Missouri for additional information or print the flyer share with families. Click here to download the flyer.
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