Kids Are Priority One: a statewide coalition of organizations, businesses and individuals who are committed to ensuring that Vermont's children get the best possible start. (802) 229-6377; http://www.vtkap1.org/

Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VAEYC): a statewide professional organization for early childhood professionals (NAEYC affiliate). (802) 453-5659; http://www.vaeyc.org/

Vermont Child Care Providers' Association (VCCPA): a statewide, non-profit professional organization offering peer support as well as access to information and resources. (802) 660-2914 (Sue Ryan, President); http://www.geocities.com/vccpa/

Vermont Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (VACCRRA): a statewide association and network of non-profit agencies who share a common commitment to the development and support of quality child care options for Vermont children and families. (877) 822-2772; http://www.vermontchildcare.org/index.html

Vermont Early Childhood Work Group: a central resource for early learning issues for professionals, programs, and organizations as well as parents and children. http://www.ahs.state.vt.us/EarlyChildhood/

Vermont School-Age Care Network: seeks to further school-age programming, promote professional development and provide technical assistance and services for the start-up of school-age programs. (802) 688-6154; http://www.vtsac-network.org/

Vermont Parents: Resources for parents in Vermont http://www.vtparents.com/

Child Care Aware: a non-profit initiative committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality child care and child care resources in their community. http://www.childcareaware.org

National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA): a national association of child care resource and referral agencies. (202) 393-5507; http://www.naccrra.net/

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): a National professional organization for early childhood professionals. (800) 424-2460; http://www.naeyc.org/

National Association for Family Day Care: a national organization that provides support and information for those providing or interested in family day care. (515) 282-8192; http://www.nafcc.org/

Children's Defense Fund (CDF): a national children's advocacy organization. (202) 628-8787; http://www.childrensdefense.org

Redleaf National Institute: The Institute's National Center for the Business of Family Child Care helps providers successfully manage their businesses. (651) 641-6675; http://www.redleafinstitute.org/