Economic Development Resources
A collection of useful materials for community and regional partners.
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Access to Child Care in Ready Region Central
In 2026, Reinvestment Fund (RF) partnered with Thrive Birth to Five (TB5) and Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) to conduct an ECCE gap analysis across Ready Region Central (RRC). The analysis was conducted in close consultation with local stakeholders and designed to support efforts to improve access to high-quality early learning for children and families across the region.
Child Care Finder
The Thrive Birth to Five Child Care Finder is Central Virginia’s new online child care locator, helping families find quality early learning programs for children from birth to age five. The Child Care Finder offers a simple, centralized way to explore care options. The Child Care Finder shows which programs accept funding, making it easier to find care that fits your budget. Scroll down to review financial assistance options. Click the button below to start your search!