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ANNUAL

REPORT

2023-24

A YEAR OF PROGRESS,

A FUTURE OF PROMISE.

Our family engagement programs have grown to include new resources and one-on-one

support for anyone interested in becoming a foster, kinship or adoptive family, Parent Café

sessions and Triple P discussion groups , and access to quality child care options. We have

added, with support from DCY two new Parent and Youth Ambassadors that are supporting

families in an all new way.

Empowering Child Care Providers

Our child care providers are the backbone of our community, and we remain steadfast in our

efforts to support their professional growth and operational success. This year, we

recruited, trained and added child care centers and homes to meet the growing need for

additional child care slots. We also partnered with the Lorain County Department of Job and

Family Services to provided resources to Lorain County entrepreneurs to help them open

new facilities and adopt new technologies, ensuring that every child care setting is safe,

enriching, and aligned with the highest standards of quality. Through these efforts, we have

seen a drop of one provider in earning and maintaining ratings in Ohio’s Step Up to Quality

system and some have even moved to increase their ratings. This is excellent news for

families seeking high quality child care to ensure they can work every day.

Strengthening Community Partnerships

Collaboration and strong relationships are at the heart of our mission. The CCRC has been

working with community stakeholders in Erie County to intentionally address the child care

crisis and it’s impact on employers.

A letter from the director...

Dear Families, Child Care Providers, and Community

Stakeholders,

As we reflect on this past year, I am filled with pride and

gratitude for the progress and innovation we have achieved

together in serving the communities of Erie, Huron, Lorain,

Sandusky, and Seneca counties. Our commitment to

supporting families, empowering child care providers, and

fostering partnerships with community stakeholders has

driven remarkable changes and growth across our region.

Supporting Families

This year, we expanded our outreach and resources to ensure

that every family has access to the tools they need to thrive.

ANNUAL

REPORT

2023-24

A YEAR OF PROGRESS,

A FUTURE OF PROMISE.

Our family engagement programs have grown to include new resources and one-on-one

support for anyone interested in becoming a foster, kinship or adoptive family, Parent Café

sessions and Triple P discussion groups , and access to quality child care options. We have

added, with support from DCY two new Parent and Youth Ambassadors that are supporting

families in an all new way.

Empowering Child Care Providers

Our child care providers are the backbone of our community, and we remain steadfast in our

efforts to support their professional growth and operational success. This year, we

recruited, trained and added child care centers and homes to meet the growing need for

additional child care slots. We also partnered with the Lorain County Department of Job and

Family Services to provided resources to Lorain County entrepreneurs to help them open

new facilities and adopt new technologies, ensuring that every child care setting is safe,

enriching, and aligned with the highest standards of quality. Through these efforts, we have

seen a drop of one provider in earning and maintaining ratings in Ohio’s Step Up to Quality

system and some have even moved to increase their ratings. This is excellent news for

families seeking high quality child care to ensure they can work every day.

Strengthening Community Partnerships

Collaboration and strong relationships are at the heart of our mission. The CCRC has been

working with community stakeholders in Erie County to intentionally address the child care

crisis and it’s impact on employers.

A letter from the director...

Dear Families, Child Care Providers, and Community

Stakeholders,

As we reflect on this past year, I am filled with pride and

gratitude for the progress and innovation we have achieved

together in serving the communities of Erie, Huron, Lorain,

Sandusky, and Seneca counties. Our commitment to

supporting families, empowering child care providers, and

fostering partnerships with community stakeholders has

driven remarkable changes and growth across our region.

Supporting Families

This year, we expanded our outreach and resources to ensure

that every family has access to the tools they need to thrive.

We have partnered to create a community action plan and have seen the plan and those

strategies begin to impact families in need of care. Additionally, we are working with the Erie

County philanthropic community to create an Erie County Scholarship Program to address the

high cost of child care and are collaborating with the Greater Sandusky Partnership to forge a

path forward for employers. We have also worked closely with State Departments to address

workforce challenges by advocating for policies and innovative supports to provide affordable

and accessible child care.

Innovation and Growth

Innovation has been a cornerstone of our success this year. We leveraged data-driven insights

to identify gaps in services and develop targeted solutions. One of those solutions addressing

the workforce issue directly with a substitute service exclusive to child care centers. We have

automated the service and planted it in regional child care resource and referral agencies

around the state of Ohio. This innovation not only has had an impact on Erie, Huron, Lorain,

Sandusky and Seneca counties, but on the state of Ohio.

As we look ahead, The Board of Directors, staff and partners remain dedicated to our mission of

building strong, supportive communities where children can thrive, families can succeed, and

providers can flourish. Thank you for your unwavering support and partnership on this worthy

journey. Together, we are making a difference that will resonate for generations to come.

With gratitude and hope,

Jennifer Dodge

CCRC Board of Directors

Lisa Godbolt

Chair

Holle Brambrick

Vice Chair

Natalio Rodriquez

Treasurer

Susan Forthoffer

Member

Andrea Weis

Member

Kelly McConnell-

Mann

Member

Frances Kremer

Member

Becca Davis

Member

Total nutrious meals served to children : 743,951

Breakfast: 219,233 Lunch: 250,624

AM Snack: 6,244 PM snack: 261,358

CACFP FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS

This year brought tremendous growth for the CACFP child care center

program. We successfully onboarded 13 new centers, increasing

reimbursement rates and expanding our reach to more children across the

CCRC’s region and nearby counties. Our administrative funds doubled from

the previous year, a significant achievement made possible by the dedication

and teamwork of the CCRC’s CACFP for centers team, who excelled in

onboarding, training, and providing monthly claims support.

CCRC’s CACFP Program served : Cuyahoga,

Defiance, Lorain, Huron, Sandusky, Seneca,

Summit, Ottawa. Wood, Lucas Counties

Total Reimbursement to Centers:

$968,479.88

Average number of children served

nutritious meals per month: 1,400

Dinner: 6,492

Total CACFP Child Care Centers served: 45

These achievements highlight our steadfast commitment to providing

nutritious meals to children throughout the regions we serve. This year’s growth

and success have laid a strong foundation for continued progress in the years

to come.

If you have interest in the Child and Adult Care Food Program reimbursements

for your program contact Deena Chiller at 440-242-0413 ext. *234.