The ABC is partnering with the Austin Area Employers Collaborative to offer quality enhancement projects and supply building projects. The key issues in Austin are quality and supply of care. Future program implementation will focus on Science training for child care providers and Science Summer Camps.

Funding Companies

AT&T
Austin Area Employers' Collaborative
Austin Diagnostic Center
Bank of America
Dell Computer Corporation
Harte-Hanks Direct Marketing
IBM Corporation
Lotus Development Corporation
Motorola, Inc.
National Instruments

Projects

Early Childhood
Seminar: The Human Side of Management
(for Child Care Center)
One-Day Infant/Toddler Training for Child Care Center
One-Day Infant/Toddler Training for Family Child Care Providers
Advanced CORE Curriculum Training for Family Child Care Providers
CORE Basic Competency Curriculum for Family Child Care Providers
Family Child Care Clusters

School-Age
The Bridge Project
Resource Room Development
Scholarships
Summer Camp
Telephone Support Hotline
Theme-based Activities

Elder Care
Bill Paying/Money Management
Elder Care Fair
SeniorNet Computer Learning Center