Camp Fire believes advocacy for increased support of professional development for child care professionals directly impacts the quality of child care which in turn, better prepare children for school.

Camp Fire participates in local and statewide early care and education coalitions to:

• Increase funding for professional development and training 
• Broaden awareness of quality early childhood education 
• Improve professional development opportunities for childcare providers

Advocacy Links:
Texans Care for Children 
Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition
United Ways of Texas 
Texas Legislature 
Who represents me?
TACCRRA Behavioral Training Needs Survey Results
TACCRRA Infant/Toddler Survey Results
Policy Project Infant Mental Health 11-24-08
Policy Project Grants Awarded 11-24-08

Did you know that we provide a child care referral service to families? We help families locate child care programs in their area. This service is provided absolutely free to child care programs.

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