Rutgers Southern Regional CCR&R
Marianna Finamore, Director: 856-537-2322
Kelly Iacono, Associate Director/Policy Specialist: 856-537-2322
Dr. Ingrid Campbell, Lead Trainer: 856-537-2322
Dr. Cheryl Chavis, QIS  Lead Manager: 856-537-2322
Beverly Ramos, Family Child Care Lead Manager: 856-537-2322
Leslie Addison, Chief Financial Officer: 856-537-2322
William Fuller, Accounting Clerk: 856-537-2322

Atlantic County: Christa Loper, Site Manager - 609-365-5027
Cape May County: Christa Loper, Site Manager - 609-898-5500
Cumberland County: Iris McAllister, Site Manager - 856-462-6800
Gloucester County: Rick McGuire, Site Manager - 856-537-2322
Salem County: Rick McGuire, Site Manager - 856-469-6100
We commit to:
  1. Ensuring that all families and providers represented in the service delivery area have access to information about childcare such as program eligibility requirements, information on licensing, certification and registration, and the benefits of high quality programs.
  1. Providing families with written information about the benefits of high-quality programs to assist them in evaluating preschool and childcare environments and in making informed decisions when selecting childcare.
  2. At a minimum, provide five (5) referrals that match each family's expressed needs and preferences.
  3. Implementing all reasonable measures (i.e. training, monitoring, quality assurance reviews, etc.) to ensure that the RSRCCR&R staff do not recommend or endorse any particular program or childcare setting.
  4. Providing additional referrals and resource information for other community services, including but not limited to, health care, insurance, child development and screenings, and other social and supportive services as appropriate (visit the "Helpful Links" on the banner).
The Child Care Referral Process

Quality early care allows families to enter the work force, attain higher levels of education, and develop strong community partnerships.  The Rutgers Southern Regional Child Care Resource and Referral Agency will work with regional ECE programs and partners to meet our diverse families' child care needs.

​The RSRCCR&R currently interfaces with various southern regional early education centers (includes private, for-profit), Family Child Care (FCC) (five or less children in a registered provider’s home), or Family, Friends, and Neighbor (FFN) providers*.  Each program is committed to providing an affordable, safe, healthy, and age-appropriate experience for our region’s children and families.
Making the Most Informed Decision About Quality Care

The New Jersey Department of Human Services/Division of Family Development has developed an informative web site that allows prospective families to review and observe these programs before making a final decision.  We encourage our families to use our regional resource and referral agencies to make the best informed decision of quality early childhood care to support their child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.  
Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. 

Albert Einstein

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How prepared are you for an emergency?

 
National Preparedness Month-Week 1

Week 1: September 1-9 Make a Plan for Yourself, Family and Friends

Disasters aren’t planned and with the devastation of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma  we see first hand that we need to be prepared. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect our area.  Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.
 
Step 1: Put together a plan by discussing these 4 questions with your family, friends, or household to start your emergency plan.
  1. How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings?
  2. What is my shelter plan?
  3. What is my evacuation route?
  4. What is my family/household communication plan? 
Step 2:  Consider specific needs in your household. As you prepare your plan tailor your plans and supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities. Discuss your needs and responsibilities and how people in the network can assist each other with communication, care of children, business, pets, or specific needs like the operation of durable medical equipment. Create your own personal network for specific areas where you need assistance.  Keep in mind some these factors when developing your plan:

  • Different ages of members within your household
  • Responsibilities for assisting others
  • Locations frequented
  • Dietary needs
  • Medical needs including prescriptions and equipment
  • Disabilities or access and functional needs including devices and equipment
  • Languages spoken
  • Cultural and religious considerations
  • Pets or service animals
  • Households with school-aged children 
    Step 3: Fill out a Family Emergency Plan
    Download and fill out a family emergency plan or use them as a guide to create your own.
    Emergency Plan for Parents (PDF)
Step 4: Practice your plan with family/household

https://www.ready.gov/september
  
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