PDG Newsletter September 20, 2023 New Resources for Families and Communities The Department of Children and Families (DCF) just published two new resources for families and communities. You can learn more about each below. Child Care Resource Guide for Families The new Child Care Resource Guide for Families highlights the importance of regulation and quality in early care and education for parents and caregivers. It’s a high-level view of important child care-related topics, with links back to more resources on the DCF webpage for further information. You can access the full Child Care Resource Guide for Families on the DCF website, or by using the links below: You Have Options for Child Care Regulation Raises the Standards for Child Care Quality Child Care Makes a Difference Quality Shines Through with YoungStar Find Quality Child Care with Help from DCF Take the Next Steps Toward Choosing Quality Child Care Regulated Child Care Providers are Skilled Professionals Affordable Quality Child Care Takes Planning Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program Is my family eligible for Wisconsin Shares? How do I apply for Wisconsin Shares? How do I get my Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy? Esta guía está disponible en español. Strong Early Care and Education Builds Strong Communities Flyer The Strong Early Care and Education Builds Strong Communities flyer is a new resource on the DCF website for families and communities. It outlines the importance of the early care and education field for families and communities. It also provides additional resources for how communities can support early care and education locally. Feel free to download the flyer and begin sharing it with anyone who wants to learn more.
