Child Care Resource and Referral serves seven counties in Northwest Minnesota:  Kittson, Roseau, Marshall, Polk, Pennington, Red Lake, and Norman. The mission of Child Care Resource and Referral is "Quality care and education for every child."   This is accomplished by providing a variety of services to parents, child care providers, community members, employers and government entities.

Parents receive information and resources that will assist them in making a decision regarding child care for their children. 

Child Care Providers caring for children birth to 10 years receive a variety of services.  Caregivers may be licensed or may be providing care for family members and neighbors only.  Caregivers are encouraged to call to receive resources, technical assistance, training opportunities and consultation services.  Resources include a lending library of books and videos, grant assistance, health and safety information, and information on starting up and running a child care business.

Community members, employers and government entities may receive data on early childhood services in communities, child care rates, and the supply of child care within the service area. 

To contact Child Care Resource and Referral

Call:  1-800-543-7382

Mail:  Child Care Resource and Referral

           1424 Central Ave NE

           East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Email: ann.austin@tvoc.org  or mhams@tvoc.org

Child Care Resource and Referral works with various partners within the state and the communities in the service area.  Partners include the Minnesota Licensed Family Child Care Association, Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network, Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children, Lakes and Prairies Child Care Resource and Referral, and Mahube Child Care Resource and Referral.

Funding for Child Care Resource and Referral is provided from the  Minnesota Department of Human Services, the Polk County Collaborative and the  CJ Foundation for SIDS.  

Tri-Valley is an Affirmative Action / Americans with Disabilities / Equal Opportunity Corporation.

Call 711 or  1-800-627-3529 for the Minnesota Relay Telecommunication Service.

©2007 Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.