Children's Home + Aid Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR+R) Program was founded in 1990 to support and strengthen the child care system in Illinois. The Children's Home + Aid CCR+R Program is an informational resource for: families, child care providers, employers and communities in Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair and Washington counties. 2133 Johnson Road Granite City,IL 62040 1-800-467-9200 Fax: 618-452-9136 Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm Information is available about: child care options payments and referrals licensing professional development opportunities for child care providers family responsive workplace policies statistical and geographical data and information for policy makers about child care issues. The goal of the Child Care Resource + Referral Program is to deliver the highest quality service. If at any time you are dissatisfied with services provided by CCR+R staff, you may file a complaint with the Director, Supervisor, the CCAP Worker's Coordinator, or CCAP Manager. Complaints may be phoned in or mailed: Children's Home + Aid Child Care Resource + Referral 2133 Johnson Road Granite City, IL 62040 (800) 467-9200 Contact information: Kim Hunt, Director Ext. 123 Elaine Rodgers, CCR+R Supervisor Ext. 134 CCAP Coordinators (800) 847-6770 Ext. 165, 177, 176, 199 (Ask the receptionist to direct your call to the appropriate Coordinator) CCAP Manager Ext. 160 We maintain the confidentiality of our customers. Your information will not be shared without your permission. If you have any questions please go to the "Contact Us" area of this website and send a message to the "Professional Development Advisor" Who's Caring for the Kids? The Status of the Early Childhood Workforce in Illinois-2008 (December 2008) Who's Caring for the Kids provides a comprehensive study of the early childhood workforce in Illinois. This 2008 edition highlights the changes in the education, background, and stability of the workforce since the publication of the first Who's Caring for the Kids report in 2001. The report paints a picture of an emerging system of professional development with a coherent and articulated career framework. It concludes with a call to action with specific recommendations for practitioners, teacher educators, Administrators, and policymakers. For more information, download the executive summary, full report, or order form.