Located in Stockton, Calif., Family Resource & Referral Center is a private company that provides advocacy, information, training, and direct services to enhance child care and child development, and family well being. The Center promotes community awareness about the needs of children and families, and participates in building community coalitions. Its staff works with parents, care providers, businesses, and community leaders to promote quality services for children and their families. It administers child care and nutritional resources and conducts workshops in child rearing, child care, and child safety. The programs offered by the center include the child care food program. The center works in coordination with various organizations, such as the Child Abuse Prevention Council of San Joaquin County and National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies.