The following links offer additional child care information.

 The Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) seek to coordinate both public and private efforts to achieve common objectives and measurable results for Michigan's youngest children. PGS encompasses both immediate action and creating a blueprint, or strategic plan, for Michigan's early childhood system of programs, services, and supports for all children from birth to age five.

The Department of Human Services offers a wide range of programs to offer support to families and those working to care for children. DHS also houses the Office of Children and Adult Licensing which guides providers through the licensing process and answers a variety of questions concerning the process.

Michigan Community Coordinated Child Care(4-C's) offers referrals for child care as well as training information.

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Michigan offers scholarships to help child care providers complete coursework in earlychildhood education and increase their compensation and commitment to the field. 

Visit Cooperative Extension's National Network for Child Care for a wealth of child care related information. This site also offers support to child care providers.

Penn State's Better Kid Care site offers a wealth of information concerning the project, including additional information on the satellite series. It also lists numerous resources for child care providers.

Cooperative Extension System's Web site offers information on improving child care and youth programs in out-of-school time.

The Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children is committed to improving the education and welfare from birth to age eight. Visit this site for child care related legislation.

The Michigan HeadStart Association provides community members with resources to benefit low income preschool children.

Early On is a statewide, comprehensive, coordinated interagency system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers birth to age three with disabilities or delays and their families.

Visit the Afterschool Alliance for information about obtaining federal resources for after-school programs.