Training ... Resources

The following are resources which may be of assistance to you:

Yours for Children information on the on the USDA Child Care Food Program, business startup help, and referral services. Call 1-800-222-2731.

Office of Child Care Services (OCCS) licensing information and applications. Call 1-617-626-2000.

Child Care Resource and Referral Network information on child care including how to choose a Head Start and family child care provider, lists of licensed child care providers in your area, and programs that help pay for child care.
Call 1-800-345-0131.

CPR/FIRST AID: Community Training Solutions

Insurance information on liability insurance for family child care businesses as well as other types of insurance for self-employed child care providers is available by clicking here. Insurance, Financial Planning and Retirement seminars are available to providers and their support groups. Call 1-800-228-8351.

Community Partnership Information funding resources for child care providers and funding available for education. Call 1-781-388-3300 ext.357.

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program nutrition education information and guidance for eligible families with children. Call 1-800-622-3637.

U.S. Small Business Administration provides child care providers with management and financial assistance. Call 1-617-565-5590 or 1-413-785-0268.

Financial planning and Investment information on retirement and investment planning for child care providers. Call 1-800-228-8351.

WIC Program provides food for eligible pregnant women and children under 5 and information on nutrition, breast feeding, child health and development, and parenting. Call 1-800-942-1007.

Children's Medical Security Plan health insurance to eligible children 18 and under for primary care, limited emergency care and prescription drugs. Call 1-800-909-2677.

Mass Health pays for health care for certain low and medium income individuals under age 65 living in Massachusetts. Call 1-888-6665-9993.

Healthy Start insurance for eligible pregnant women and referrals to health care and other services. Call 1-800-531-MOMS.

Lead Paint Hotline information about lead laws, referrals for lead screening and deleading. Call 1-800-532-9571.



Yours For Children, Inc. 303-313 Washington Street \| Auburn, Massachusetts 01501 Telephone: 1-800-222-2731 \| Email: YFCI@YoursForChildren.Com