Organizations
IFCC frequently connects informal providers with community, government and nonprofit resources to help them in their practice.
Agencies and offices
New York City Administration for Children's Services
Protecting children and supporting families through child care, foster care, adoption, child support, and more.
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Supervises health and mental hygiene in NYC, including child care center permit requirements and health code compliance.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
State agency dedicated to improving the safety, permanency and well-being of NY's children, families and communities.
Child and Adult Care Food Program
A nutrition education and meal reimbursement program helping providers serve nutritious and safely prepared meals and snacks to children.
Organizations that work with providers
Child Care Technical Assistance Network
From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CCTAN provides information, tools, trainings and other support for child care professionals.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
A professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for young children through connecting practice, policy, and research.
New York City Child Care Resource and Referral Consortium
Provides training, technical assistance, and professional development opportunities for child care programs and providers throughout NYC.
United Federation of Teachers
Informal providers are eligible to join the UFT's Family Child Care Providers chapter for support, representation, and professional development.
Zero to Three
National nonprofit organization that provides parents, professionals and policymakers the knowledge and know-how to nurture early development.