As a member of Wisconsin's Family Resource Center (FRC) Network administered by Thriving Wisconsin, Child Care Resource & Referral provides activities, resources, referrals, and services that are available for all families.
Activities and programs are typically provided at no or low cost to participants.
For questions on any of our FRC resources, email Emily Thiel, Child and Family Services Manager,
New- Join us for the Play group Park Tour!
Families can enjoy play-based learning activities and time to connect with other parents and caregivers, at different park locations through out Calumet County. Get a stamp on your Playgroup Passport at each date you attend. Each family with 3 or more stamps will be entered to win a prize in August. Register online HERE.
Summer Playgroup Dates and Park Locations: 
- June 11: Hilbert Civic Park, Garden Growers
- June 25: Sherwood Wannick Choute Park, Red White & Blue Celebration
- July 9: Brillion Nature Center, Little Nature Explorers
- July 23: Chilton Morrissey Park, Sunny Summer Fun
- August 13: New Holstein St Martin Heritage Park, Bug Bonanza
- August 27: Stockbridge Legion Fireman Park, Bubble and Splash
Pick up your Playgroup Passport at any date on the Playgroup Park Tour!
Parent Café Events
Parent Cafés are safe spaces where families can talk and listen to each other on topics that matter to them, like the challenges and victories of raising children and families. Come explore YOUR strengths, learn about the Protective Factors, and create strategies from your experiences to strengthen your relationships. Dinner and onsite child care will be provided at each event, along with fun giveaways! Find upcoming dates and times for Parent Cafés HERE.
Diaper Bank 
As an Eastern WI KC diaper bank location, CCR&R distributes diapers monthly. Families can pick up at the CCR&R office once every 30 days, or pick up at the monthly diaper drop in Calumet County.
A one-time paper registration form will be required at your first pick-up. There are no income requirements. Learn more about pick up dates HERE.
Play Space at CCR&R Office:
CCR&R's cozy play space is perfect for gathering with a small group of other parents, co-workers and their little ones, or just getting out of the house with your own children. There is no fee to play! Reservations preferred for groups, but drop-ins are also welcome. View the play space availability calendar HERE.
The play space is open for families Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. during our regular office hours. It will be closed 1:30-2:30 on Mondays for deep cleaning and sanitizing.
Child Care Referrals
Searching for child care? We can help! Our CCR&R staff member will send families who begin the referral process a customized search of regulated childcare programs according to their child(ren)’s age, location, and schedule. Begin your referral online HERE, or call our office to speak with a Referral Specialist.
Safe Sleep Program
The Safe Sleep program at CCR&R provides families with essential items and education to ensure newborns have a 
safe place to sleep. Safe Sleep provides portable cribs, crib sheets, crib mattresses, mattress covers, and sleep sacks to families in need, through referral from other local community agencies.
Safe Sleep items are only available through referral appointment.
If you are in need of a safe place for your child to sleep, or you are a community agency who would like to refer a family to the Safe Sleep Program, email
Referrals to Other Community Resources:
CCR&R can assist families with providing additional referrals to other community agencies that can help with child care costs, housing, food assistance, mental health, and more.