CHILD CARE INFORMATION SERVICES (CCIS)
Department of Human Services
Amy Switalski, CCIS Director
Ben Franklin Building, 2nd Floor, 22 W. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370
Phone: 724-852-5277 or toll-free at 888-355-CCIS (2247) / Fax: 724-852-5297
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Overview of Services:
The Child Care Information Services (CCIS) program provides subsidized child day care services for low-income families in Greene County in which parents are working or are enrolled in a qualifying training program. The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, through its Child Care Information Services agencies, administers the Child Care Works Subsidized Child Care Program for low-income families and makes resource and referral services available to all citizens of Pennsylvania. Child Care Information Services agencies are dedicated to providing services courteously, helping families receive all of the services for which they are eligible and helping families access all needed resources in a community.
Do you qualify for financial assistance for child day care, or would you like to become a child care provider? Referral services are available to all families. CALL: 724-852-5277 or 888-355-CCIS (2247). There is often a waiting list for subsidized child day care, so don’t wait – call today!
Online Services for the Child Care WORKS Program:
Looking for a child care provider in your area? Search online through COMPASS at: www.compass.state.pa.us.
Keystone Stars Child Care Quality Initiative (www.dpw.state.pa.us/child/): Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania's program to improve the quality of child care. Quality environments for children contribute to increased social and emotional development, learning skills and school readiness. The Keystone STARS program provides Standards, Training, Assistance, Resources, and Support (STARS) to facilitate continuous improvement and recognize achievement by child care providers.
Greene County M.A.G.I.C. for Greene County Services (www.greenecountymagic.org): Greene County M.A.G.I.C. (Making A Great Impact Collectively) is the community collaborative network that serves Greene County. M.A.G.I.C. is made up of many individuals and diverse organizations coming together to work on common goals that achieve service system improvement and community well-being.
Human Services FIND OUT for Greene County Services (www.greenefindout.org): FIND-OUT is a local information and referral program, providing access to a network of health, welfare and community services for all Greene County residents. This program is a component of the Greene County Department of Human Services and has been answering phone lines since 1985. The FIND-OUT office is located in the Fort Jackson Building at 19 South Washington Street in Waynesburg.
Consumers may call and speak with the information specialist, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at 724-852-1943 or 800-433-1943.
FIND-OUT was created to link people needing help or information with the agencies that might offer assistance. This service is free and confidential. In all communities, finding the appropriate services can be difficult. The goal of this program is to remove those barriers and link people with the appropriate information and resources.
Better Kid Care (www.betterkidcare.psu.edu): Penn State Cooperative Extension's Better Kid Care Program provides educational training in a variety of ways that support early learning and quality child care. Learn lots on your time! Choose from satellite broadcasts, mail- and web-based distance education lessons and from many other educational resources available right here!
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For general information, please contact the Information Services at 724-852-5399 / Toll Free: 1-888-852-5399. County Office Building, 93 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370
