Links

For more information on child care issues, check out these sites:

Michigan 4C Association: Information about 4C offices throughout Michigan, current State and National legislation affecting children and families, and direct services such as TEACH and the Women's Caring Program Child Care Scholarships.

The Early Childhood Investment Corporation:The Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) was created in August of 2005 to ensure that every young child in Michigan has a Great Start and arrives at the kindergarten door healthy and ready to succeed in school, with parents who are committed to educational achievement.

Children's Defense Fund: Information for advocacy on all fronts concerning children's well being. Extensive demographics and research. Easy access to legislators for comment on pending legislation.

National Association for the Education of Young Children: This national professional organization is the place to go for information on training, conferences, accreditation and legislation on child care.

NACCRRA - National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. Research information, statistics/demographics on working families, child care provider working conditions information, education/training for child care providers, conferences, guide to U.S. R&R agencies.

Michigan's Children: State organization dedicated to the well being of children. Current information and analysis of state and national legislation.

Michigan League for Human Services: State organization tracking many areas of health and human service legislation and service delivery. Information on current issues and grant funding sources.

Michigan AEYC: State organization of NAEYC. Michigan AEYC has information on their annual conference, statewide training, legislation and more.

State of Michigan: Includes sites for House and Senate legislators, current bills, public hearings, Departments responsible for services to families and children, Governor's Great Start Initiative information and much more.

Great Start For Kids: This website offers you information on Michigan's Great Start System and the Michigan Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC).

NAFCC National Association for Family Child Care:

This organization offers membership and professional development, including nationally-recognized accreditation, for home-based child care providers. Telephone number 1-800-359-3817.

Early On and Project Find of Michigan:

Several highlights of each site include: How to make a referral; ordering public awareness materials, at no cost; resources on local, state, and national levels; information about Public Awareness, to include information such as the calendar of events scheduled for our display boards.

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