Resources

This is a small list of resources for children and families in our community:

• Think Small (formerly Resources for Child Caring) provides services, resources, and advocacy for childhood education in Minnesota. 
  
• MFIP (Minnesota Family Investment Plan) is the state's welfare reform program for low-income families with children.
• Child Care Assistance through the State of Minnesota can help to make quality child care affordable for income-eligible families.    
• MN Child Care Works strives to achieve and sustain affordable, high-quality children care options for families and communities. 
• MN Child Care Resource and Referral Network helps families find child care and understand their care options, supports child care providers through grants and education, and informs the community on the importance of child care.  
• NAEYC is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with nearly 80,000 members, a national network of more than 300 state and local Affiliates, and a growing global alliance of like-minded organizations. Rainbow is one of 4 centers able to reach accreditation in the city of St. Paul.
  
• Parent Aware's star ratings help you find the type of quality, nurturing programs that will help prepare your babies, toddlers and preschoolers for school and life.