Child Care Resource and Referral agencies (CCR&Rs) are helpful, free services available to any family in California. These programs exist in every county in California. Locate your local CCR&R using this directory.

Their services are free and available to all parents and child care providers.
They provide a variety of services to California parents, children, and families. CCR&Rs offer counseling about child care, and they help families learn about and find child care. They also share information about subsidized or reduced-cost child care and preschool options and assist in the subsidized child care application process. These agencies also provide help for new and established child care businesses.