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Childcare Resource & Referral

 

Welcome to Abbotsford Child Care Resource and Referral Program

We are an organization that links families and child care providers in the community of Abbotsford by offering free consultation, support, access to professional help, and referral services to parents seeking child care.

Child care providers are supported through workshops and information, outreach, consultations, newsletters, referrals, resource & equipment lending library, group social activities, networking and learning opportunities.

Parents are supported through workshops, resource library, parenting workshops and general referrals regarding children and families.

We work with the community and strive for quality inclusive day care services that meet the needs of local families and to promote the healthy development of children.

Mission Statement

The Abbotsford Child Care Resource and Referral Program is committed to enhancing the availability and accessibility of a range of inclusive child care options. In partnership with the community and government, we advocate, educate and raise awareness of childcare.

Services to parents

  • Information regarding quality child care
  • Follow up on placements Consulting services and workshops
  • Access to professional help for children
  • Referrals to child care providers in the neighborhood
  • Subsidy applications and renewal forms
  • Services to care providers Referrals Consultations with experienced staff
  • Networking and group social opportunities
  • Workshops and information sessions
  • Quarterly newsletter and resource materials Library and equipment loans
  • Drop in playgroups for care providers and families
  • Supportive home/facility visits
  • Child care business start-up information and guidance
  • Events Monthly meetings and workshops
  • Mall displays and community awareness campaigns
  • Care provider recognition events

Agencies/programs related to this organization

  • Abbotsford Community Services
  • Ministry of Children and Family Development Child Development Centre/Supported Child Care Abbotsford Child Care Council
  • Western Canada Family Child Care Association of BC National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA)

Location and hours of operation:

Child Care Resource & Referral Program
#100 – 32475 Simon Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 5E3
Tel: 604.850.7934 Fax: 604.850.7932 Email: abbccrr@telus.net

Website: www.childcarechoices.ca

Wheelchair Accessible Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Except) 1st Tuesday of each month 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Except) Last Saturday of each month: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contacts Program coordinator:
Jerry Waddell ex: 222

 

Consultants:
Inderjit Aujla ext 224 and
Isobel Newcombe ext 225

Program Assistant ext 223

 

 

 Funded by The Ministry of Children and Family Development