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- EIN 11-2696681
- 631-462-0303
- 60 Calvert Avenue Commack NY 11725 USA
- http://www.childcaresuffolk.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Child Day Care, Children & Youth
Mission: The Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc. is the not-for-profit planning and coordinating agency dedicated to making child care work for all of Suffolk County's diverse communities. Through advocacy, education, and resource and referral, the Council takes a leadership role in supporting children, families, providers, employers, and the public to ensure that quality child care takes its place as an integral part of society.
Target demographics: children and families
Direct beneficiaries per year: more than 25,000 children, families, and providers
Geographic areas served: Suffolk County, NY
Programs: Resource and Referral: we link parents in need of child care with appropriate resources, including those with special needs, and help them to understand their child care options. Education & Technical Assistance: we assist in the development or expansion of child care centers and family child care homes, and offer classes in infant, toddler, early childhood, and other related areas. Child/Adult Care Food Program - we reimburse family child care home providers for food expenses and provide classes in nutritional meal preparation and meal planning for child care providers. Registration: we register and inspect family child care homes and school-age child care programs and provide technical assistance and ongoing monitoring of programs for compliance with state regulations. Parent Leadership Initiative: we offer an intensive, hands-on training program that empowers participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a leader in their communities.