General Info

The Resource Development Center offers training programs, technical assistance and referral services for child care providers. Its referral specialists offer assistance in locating child care programs. The center also provides information on state licensing procedures and regulations. Located in Ellsworth, Maine, the center is a member of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. The Resource Development Center is a part of Child & Family Opportunities, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive early care and educational support services for children. The organizations High Start program offers nutrition, health and social services. Its early care and education programs focus on the development of physical, language, social, emotional and cognitive skills. The organization also operates a food program that is funded by the Department of Agriculture.