Search: Employer & Community Services > Child Care Options For Employers > Providing Information Employees with child care needs are often unaware or unsure of where to turn for answers to questions about child care. In order to help employees become effective and well-educated consumers, employers can provide information to their employees and/or community. Resource and Referral Services provide employees information and counseling about available child care arrangements. This service often includes education for parents about what constitutes quality programs and subsidies available for lower-income families. Resource and referral services also provide training and education for providers and help employers plan for and meet the child care needs of their employees. Parenting or Child Care Seminars inform working parents about available child care resources and parenting supports. Local resource and referral professionals can be invited to make presentations to your employees. Information can also be disseminated through bulletin boards, newsletters, or a library. Advantages: Low cost Assists employees with a variety of child care needs Can improve quality of care by supporting provider education Appropriate for any size company Can be provided in a variety of locations Provides a good interim step while companies decide what other programs to support Can link with resource and referral agencies that have expertise and knowledge Considerations: Depends on ample child care services in the community Offers no assistance in paying for dependent care Back to top