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Message 2024AnnualReport1.800.628.8534www.childcaring.orgVISION: Every Child is Prepared to Thrive
About UsChildcaring, Inc is a non-profit Child Care Resource and Referral Agency(CCR&R) and Family Resource Center (FRC) serving Adams, Clark, Langlade,Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Portage, Taylor, Waushara, & Wood Counties.We partner with families, child care providers, business leaders, and communityorganizations to make quality care and family supports available within CentralWisconsin. Childcaring helps families locate child care to meet their needs, servesas a resource to potential and existing child care providers, and workscooperatively to increase the supply of quality, affordable care. Childcaringpromotes the development of a comprehensive child care system and providespublic information on child care needs and trends. MISSION: Childcaring supports quality early childhoodeducation and care by empowering a community ofindividuals who care for and nurture children.Barry West, PresidentTina Smith, Vice PresidentJoan Krohn, SecretaryMichelle Rantala, TreasurerAnnett MooneyJackie CarattiniBrittany MewsJoseph GregetLynda FernholzTara GuelzowFirst row: Andrea, Kao, Micki - Middle row: Lori, Kelly, TaraTop row: Gayle, Tracy, Kristine, John, RacheleBOARD OF DIRECTORSChildcaring Annual Report ~ 2024PG 2REVENUE (000)EXPENSES (000)GovernmentGrants$1,378Personnel$625ProgramRevenue$31Operational$145Contributions$207Travel$18United Way$143Grants(including GSG)$519Misc$5Total Revenue$1,764Total Expenses$1,307Net Revenue (000): $457*Revenue: Childcaring is funded in part by the WIDepartment of Children and Families through ThrivingWisconsin (formally known as SFTA), 4C for Children, ChildAbuse & Neglect Prevention Board, Roots & WingsFoundation, United Way Agencies, Adams, Clark, Langlade,Lincoln, Marquette, Portage, and Waushara County (ChildCare Certification), Wood County ARPA, Marathon CountyARPA (Foundation Training Scholarship Program), and otherspecial project funding.Expenses: Operating costs were fairly consistent with theprevious year.*The 2024 Net Revenue includes pledged contributions fromsigned contracts that were committed to the organization in2024, but in which the services will be expended andprovided in 2025 & 2026.
Childcaring Annual Report ~ 2024PG 3619 referrals to families for 753 children51 enhanced referrals for 80 children with 30 families finding care Childcaring helps families find child care. An Early ChildhoodNavigator ensures that each family receives an individualized list ofproviders along with materials on how to choose quality child care. When working with our Early Childhood Navigator, families are offered an Enhanced Referral which includes vacancy information.Childcaring supports working parents by helping to pay a portion oftheir child care costs through the Good Start Grants program. Over $435,000 helped 123 families with 197 children pay for child care. Funding provided by: United Way of Marathon County, Dudley Foundation, Women United,B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation, CoVantage Cares, Marshfield Area United Way, UnitedWay of Portage County, Connexus Cares, United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties, andThe Women’s Fund of Portage County within the Community Foundation of Central WisconsinThis is a wonderful site to make theincredibly challenging task of findingcare a little easier. It is SO HARDto find a good daycare, especiallyone that is open after 5pm.Childcaring has been extremelyhelpful in any questions I had andthrough the application process.Very prompt to return any emailsand updates. Very pleased.We are incredibly grateful for the support from the Good Start Grant. It hasmade a huge difference in our lives. Thanks to the grant, our children arereceiving the support they need to grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and nurturingenvironment. It's not just about the financial assistance – it's about theopportunities it has opened up for our family to give our children. We feelincredibly fortunate to have benefited from this program and hope to continue tobe supported with it. It has made a positive impact on our family.Services to Families
Childcaring Annual Report ~ 2024PG 4487 families received technical assistance328 families received referrals for additional support Childcaring provides families with technical assistance to supportchildren’s growth and family well-being. Topics include basic needs,child development, challenging behaviors, parenting skills, and more. We also connect families to community agencies that can offer support tailored to their specific needs and ensure they have access to a strong network of care and guidance.percent of familiesindicated it waseasy to access andcontact Childcaring.percent of familiesindicated Childcaringprovides high qualityinformation.percent of familieswere connected to theservices, resources, orinformation needed.6 series held with a total of 17 sessions and 189 participants.$12,900 in concrete supports & 36 Parenting on the Go bags distributed.Childcaring facilitates Parent Cafes for families to connect andstrengthen relationships with their young children based on the FiveProtective Factors. Funded by: Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board (Supplementary Primary PreventionGrant & CCDBG ARPA Family Support Programming Grant), Marquette County HHS,Brakebush Family Foundation and Partnership with UW-Extension Marquette Countypercent of familieslearned a new way tohandle stress orchallenges in their life.percent of familiesindicated they can usethe Protective Factors tokeep their family strong.Services to FamiliesMuch needed! Appreciatenot feeling alone in thisjourney. I feel better eachtime I come here. Moresupport from everyone.
Childcaring Annual Report ~ 2024PG 51,424 providers received technical assistance218 providers received referrals for additional support Childcaring provides technical assistance to child care providers toenhance the quality of their care. Topics include parent support,training, regulation information, business practices and more. We also connect providers to community agencies that offer support tailored to their specific needs to ensure they have access to a strong network of care and guidance.6 start up sessions held with 17 participants 83 packets were sent to prospective providers7 pre-licensing visits / 3 certification packets sentAll of the resourcelinks were extremelyhelpful. I was kind oflost as to where tostart but this sessiondefinitely helped me.$2,500Childcaring offers business start-up coaching and consultation alongwith grants to potential child care programs.We also offer pre-licensing support and child care certification. Both services help potential providers navigate the specific regulations, offer technical assistance, and onsite consultation.percent of providersindicated Childcaringprovides high qualityinformation.percent of providerswere connected to theservices, resources, orinformation needed.percent of providersindicated it waseasy to access andcontact Childcaring.Services to Providersgrants were distributed to three potential providers tohelp with start up costs such as: foundationalcourses, water testing, baby gates, high chairs, safetyitems, storage materials and classroom materials. Six additional child care slots were created.
Childcaring Annual Report ~ 2024PG 636 group center teachers across 25 classrooms, along with 4family child care providers (including 2 Hmong-speakingproviders), completed the LENA Grow program, leading to positivelanguage development outcomes for more than 140 children. 47 trainings offered for a total of 337 hours and 473 participants27 in person, 1 blended, 8 online, 11 virtualpercent of teachersexperienced positivechanges in children’slanguage development. percent of teachersthought LENA Growincreased their jobsatisfaction. percent of teachers feltmore confident in theirteaching abilities aftercompleting LENA Grow.Childcaring supported early childhood educators with the LENA Growprogram to help them understand and improve their conversationaltechniques with children, thereby fostering an enriched languageenvironment. Childcaring provides educational opportunities to area child careproviders to meet their continuing education requirements. We offer a variety of different training options to meet individuallearning styles and preferences, ensuring everyone can benefit. Services to Providers15child care directors participatedin an in-person Child CareDirector Cohort to share theirexperiences and learn from agroup of peers. 12child care providersparticipated in a book study: Mind in the Making - The 7Essential Life Skills EveryChild Needs. Funded by: Hmong American Center / DOA Equitable Recovery Grant.
Childcaring Annual Report ~ 2024PG 7529 community members received technical assistance with 41 referrals to additional services 221 meetings, 80 events, and 46 presentations by staff2 Child Care Centers and 3 Hmong speaking Family Child Careprograms participated in ASQ screenings for their families.53 families with 64 children completed the ASQ questionnaire 29 events within our service delivery area included information about VROOM.Childcaring provides technical assistance to community membersabout the importance of early childhood education. Topics include childcare data, business practices, training and more!We are also involved in community partnerships and collaborationsthrough various meetings, events and presentations.Childcaring increased awareness of the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ).The ASQ is a trusted screener for various areas of development and helps toidentify children that may need further assessment and intervention. Services to Communitiespercent of communitycontacts indicatedChildcaring provides highquality information.percent of communitycontacts were connectedto the services, resources,or information needed.percent of communitycontacts indicated itwas easy to access andcontact Childcaring.Childcaring provided awareness of the VROOM app tothose working with children to support families withscience based tips and tools to help give children agreat start in life, and an even better future. Funded by: Medical College of WI: Consistency is Key through SFTA, and Marshfield ClinicHealth System: Addressing Health Disparities Fund
850 State Highway 153, Ste FMosinee, WI 54455 www.childcaring.orgChildcaring created calming areas in 4 differentgroup child care centers in Langlade County!These dedicated spaces help children manage theiremotions, offering tools and techniques toself-regulate. This innovative approach equipschildren with lifelong emotional management skills.Funding provided by: ARPA through Langlade County HealthDepartment, and Langlade County Dream Up. CALMING AREA PROJECTA MEMBER OF