I am a parent in New York looking for child care resources. Using the 'State by State Resources' tool on Child Care Aware of America, find the page for New York. Once there, identify at least three categories of resources or information available for families in New York, and explain how I can find a local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency to help me find child care options.
Navigate to 'https://info.childcareaware.org/families'. Scroll down and locate the 'State by State Resources' section. From the 'Choose your State' dropdown, select 'New York'. Click the 'State-By-State Resources For Families Search Results' button. On the New York state page, identify and list at least three categories of resources or information relevant to families. Locate the section on finding a local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency and describe the process.
The agent successfully navigates to the New York State-specific resources page. The agent identifies and lists at least three categories of resources available for families in New York (e.g., 'Child Care', 'Health & Social Services', 'Financial Assistance', 'Children with Special Needs', 'Child Care Licensing', 'Inspection Reports', 'State Child Care Landscape', 'New York Child Care Information', 'Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)', 'Criminal Background Checks'). The agent explains that a local CCR&R agency can be found by using the 'Child Care Resource & Referral Search' tool (or by clicking the 'Search Now' link) on the New York page, which helps users find options near their home or work.