NCCA offers an accreditation program that is sensitive to the diversity in the child care community and takes parental needs and wants into consideration. From planning massive annual training conferences to publishing a vast array of publications, the National Head Start Association continually strives to improve the quality of Head Start's comprehensive services for America's children and families. It does this by focusing its efforts and resources on treatment, prevention and research. The National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information was established by the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974.The Clearinghouse provides information products and technical assistance services to help professionals locate information related to child abuse and neglect and related child welfare issues. A poster, bumper sticker, and button are also available.
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CCLC's primary objective is to use legal tools to foster the development of high quality, affordable child care - for every child, every parent, every community. CCLC works to expand child care options, particularly for low income families, and to ensure that children are safe and nurtured in care outside the home. CCLC is the only organization in the country that focuses exclusively on the complex legal issues surrounding the establishment and provision of child care. Provides a variety of services to small businesses and individuals or groups thinking of starting a business. Primary focus is targeted towards financial assistance and business management of for-profit organizations.