Child Care Resource Center Of Cuyahoga County

Other services: for early childhood and out-of-school-time professionals - starting point gives early childhood and out-of-school-time professionals the tools they need to provide high quality, successful programs through training, education and consultation; start-up and management assistance; guidance in obtaining credentials; capital loans and grants; a job bank; resource library and assistance in accommodating children with physical, health or emotianal disabilities. For the community - starting point enhances the early learning and out-of-school-time experiences of our children and youth, preparing them to become productive, contributing citizens. The organization shapes effective early childhood and out-of-school-time policies; assess needs and resources; educate and consult with public and private officials, organizations and businesses; research best practices and advocate for good legislation and sufficient resources.

Family services - starting point serves as an information hub for families. It helps families to 1) find convenient childcare centers, family child care homes and out-of school-time activities; 2) learn how to choose quality child care and out-of-school-time activities; 3) access subsidies or scholarships if eligible and 4) secure child care and related assistance for special needs children.