Alliance of Early Childhood Professionals
An organization that engages in research, education and systems change to increase the recognition, respect and compensation of the child development workforce and make educating and caring for children a lifelong profession.
Early Childhood Resource and Training Center
A resource for building up families and communities to ensure the healthy development of all children. Providing community education, Family, Friend and Neighbor training and supports, child development training, language learning and cultural-impact training and resources.
Hennepin County - Family Child Care Licensing
In-home, on-site child care licensing for families living in Hennepin County.
Hennepin County Library
Books, resources and activities supporting early literacy development and inspiring the love of reading.
Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health
Promoting positive mental health for all infants, children, adolescents and their families through information, programming and advocacy.
Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children
Enhancing the quality of professional development opportunities, supporting program improvement and NAEYC accreditation and providing advocacy for public policy change in early childhood education.
Minnesota Association for Family and Early Education
Promoting communication, purposeful networking, staff development and evaluation activities that strengthen Early Childhood Family Education, School Readiness and other family and early education programs and initiatives.
Minnesota Child Care Association
Works to ensure that government officials and decision makers understand the perspective of child care centers and the impact that DHS and regulations have on centers and families.
Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network
The Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network provides leadership and support to a statewide system of non-profit agencies dedicated to helping families find quality child care and supporting child care providers.
Minnesota Licensed Family Child Care Association
Providing resources and support to licensed family child care providers.
Parent Aware
A rating tool for selecting high quality early care and education.
Parents as Teachers
Helps organizations and professionals reach children during the critical early years of life, from conception to kindergarten by developing curricula, training professionals, setting high standards and advocacy.
Resources for Child Caring
Works to advance quality care and education of children in their crucial early years through providing parents and providers with early care and education resources and supports.