Child Care Provider Resources & Links
New York State Child Abuse Hotline
Mandated Reporter
Phone: 1-800-635-1522
Non-Mandated Reporter
Phone: 1-800-342-3720
In New York City:
Call: 311
Links For Child Care Professionals
Family Child Care Association of New York State
www.fccanys.org
518-452-1818
The mission of the Family Child Care Association of NYS is to act as a united voice to promote and strengthen the professionalism of providers thereby promoting the quality of family child care.
New York State Association for the Education of Young Children (NYSAEYC)
www.nysaeyc.org
NYSAEYC is the state affiliate of the Nation Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NYSAEYC works locally to support the development of professionals and to promote quality early care and education for the well-being of all young children and their families.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
www.naeyc.org
NAEYC is the nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade. It exists for the purpose of leading and consolidating the efforts of individuals and groups working to achieve healthy development and constructive education for all young children and is dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade.
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
www.nafcc.org
The focus of NAFCC is to provide technical assistance to family child care associations. This assistance is provided through developing leadership and professionalism, addressing issues of diversity, and by promoting quality and professionalism through NAFCC's Family Child Care Accreditation. NAFCC also administers an accrediation for family and group family child care programs.
Educational Incentive Program
www.tsg.suny.edu
The Educational Incentive Program (EIP) is a scholarship program designed to assist child care providers obtain the training and education they need to provide quality care to children. Child care providers must be caring for children in a facility regulated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services or the SUNY Training Strategies Group
5 a Day
www.5aday.com
A program developed as a partnership between the National Cancer Institute and the Produce for Better Health Foundation focusing on increasing both the awareness of the health benefits of fruits and vegetables and their consumption in the United States.
New York State Child Health Plus
www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/chplus
New York State’s health insurance plan for uninsured children up to 18 years old regardless of income or minority status. Benefits include well child care, immunizations, treatment of illness or injury, prescription drugs, dental care and more.
