How to Join a Resource and Referral Agency (California)

What is a resource and referral (R&R) agency?

A local organization funded by the State and Federal Government. Parents and Providers congregate here to connect with each other and for continuing education.

There is a resource and referral agency that serves every part of California, no matter where you are located. They are county-wide and at times, in dense areas, there can be multiple resource and referral agencies in each neighborhood.

How do Wonderschool schools work with R&R’s?

Primarily some R&R’s have websites and all of them have lists available for parents to come in and find schools in their neighborhood. This is a great way for families to find you.

Secondarily to work with parents who are on subsidies and to collect subsidies from the government.

How do I find my R&R?

To find the name of your resource and referral agency go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/rragencylist.asp

How to sign up with a R&R?

1. Find your R&R here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/rragencylist.asp
2. Call or visit in person
3. Ask to speak to the “Resource and Referral Department”
4. Apply on their website or they can mail it
5. Mail back or drop off this information
• Filled out application
• Here is an example from a resource and referral agency in San Francisco.
• Copy of license
6. A phone call or in person meeting