Brown, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Nemaha, Osage and Shawnee counties.

ERC AT WORK IN

Jackson County

Since January of 2004, ERC has helped 139 families in Jackson County find child care. Communities represented in these calls include Holton, Hoyt, Mayetta, Soldier, and Delia.

As one way of helping families, ERC maintains the listing of all regulated child care facilities in the county with information on hours, vacancies, and costs in addition to other useful information. Anyone needing child care can call ERC at 1-800-279-2ERC(2372) or 785-357-5171. Staff can provide assistance to anyone interested in learning more about the family child care career.

ERC is in your county sponsoring educational opportunities for child care providers and parents. A sampling of trainings that have been offered include:

Community Resource Focus

Alligators All Around

KCCTO Art: "Harvesting Your Imagination Through Art"

Effective Communication Strategies with Families

De-Stress the Holidays

Come On, Let’s Grow

Preventing Discipline Problems: Supporting Transitions by Easing the Trouble Spots

Sign With Tots

ERC has collaborated with many agencies in your county such as:

Jackson County Health Department

Jackson County Extension Office

Northeast Kansas Infant/Toddler Services (Tiny K)

Royal Valley Child Care Program

Northeast Kansas SRS Regional Office

Northeast Kansas Community Action Program

Parents As Teachers

Prairie Band Pottawatomie

KANZA Mental Health Center

Early Head Start

Keep ERC in mind as a partner in early care and parent education!