Child Care Resource and Referral Services Functions

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What is one of the key responsibilities of child care resource and referral agencies mentioned in the text?

Offering consumer education to families and providers (correct)

Selling child care products

Running after-school programs

Providing direct child care services

What type of information do trained CCR&R staff provide according to the text?

Materials for arts and crafts

Tips for car maintenance

Information on gardening tips

Information, materials, and related assistance on early learning and child care options (correct)

Which aspect is NOT covered by the CCR&R's consumer education services mentioned in the text?

Helping families search for quality child care settings

Quality program selection

Assistance with financial investment options (correct)

Recognizing characteristics of a quality program

What type of assistance do CCR&R agencies provide to child care providers as per the text?

Guidance on starting a daycare business Signup and view all the answers

Which service is NOT mentioned as provided by CCR&R agencies in the text?

Providing free food distribution services Signup and view all the answers

What type of programs do CCR&R agencies help families access?

School readiness programs and financial assistance options Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of local coalitions or their CCR&R provider?

Maintaining a database of early learning providers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the toll-free early learning call center (866-357-3239)?

Offering information about Florida's early learning programs Signup and view all the answers

Which entity must ensure that all requirements in the Grant Agreement are met?

Local coalitions or their CCR&R designee Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information are coalitions encouraged to regularly check on DEL's website?

Activities and resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of DEL's Grant Agreement with coalitions?

To ensure delivery of CCR&R services Signup and view all the answers

What role does the local coalition or its CCR&R designee serve?

Maintaining a database of all legally operating early learning providers Signup and view all the answers

What role do CCR&R staff play in assisting families?

Providing early learning options and community resources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an early learning option for families in Florida?

Public schools Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of a CCR&R Specialist or Coordinator besides being an educator and communicator?

Maintaining a CCR&R database Signup and view all the answers

What type of community resources should CCR&R staff be familiar with?

Early intervention services for children with special needs and shelters for families experiencing homelessness Signup and view all the answers

Which program is specifically mentioned as part of the early learning options CCR&R Specialists should educate families about?

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for CCR&R staff to collect data?

To maintain the CCR&R database and have information on early care providers in the service area Signup and view all the answers