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Staff size: 110 in FY 2006-07

Operating budget: $9.4 million for FY 2007-08

Key accomplishments:

Between July 2006 and June 2007, Child Care Resources:
- provided child care referrals on behalf of 11,291 children to 8,296 families
- administered $43.6 million in child care subsidies to families of a monthly average of 8,111 children, enabling them to work or attend school full-time
- helped 10,722 training participants from the child care field increase their understanding of early care and education "best practices" by providing 1,808 hours of professional development services

Between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007, Child Care Resources child care quality initiatives contributed to increases in the:
- number of Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, and Union County children enrolled in 4 – 5 star rated programs (from 70% to 75%)
- percentage of Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, and Union County programs with a 4 or 5 star ratings (from 53% to 55%)
- average star rating of Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, and Union County child care programs by enrollment (from 3.82 to 3.95)

Key funding partners: