Resource & Referral

On September 24, CDR's Resource & Referral (R&R) kicked off its first workshop of the fiscal year with Puppet Play. This workshop provided child care providers with hands-on learning on how puppets can be used as a fun and creative tool to encourage language development, literacy skills, imagination, communication, and confidence in children. The workshop was presented in English and Spanish. Each table was assigned a different type of puppet, including sock, stick, paper bag, and paper roll puppets, along with a variety of materials to spark creativity. Providers created their own unique puppets and then shared their story

On April 30, CDR’s Resource & Referral program (R&R) held its annual Home Tour Workshop. This is considered one of their most popular and intensive presentations of the year, and one of their most rewarding. The presentation is designed to help child care providers improve on their home business. The presentation also assists first time providers just getting their business off the ground. Organizers make to a point to highlight a diverse group of providers—small and large programs, as well as those operating out of apartments, single-family homes, and mobile homes. This variety offers valuable inspiration for other providers,

Child Development Resources has a service that provides free information to parents and the community about the availability of child care in Ventura County Resource & Referral Services The following services are available. Licensing assistance for potential child care providers Direct services, including bilingual workshops and training Community resources for parents and local child care providers Information hotlines And lots more! Nita Navarro, Child Care Services Supervisor for Resource & Referral, provides insight to the resources available to help families and child care providers thrive. The Value of Resource & Referral Services How does Resource