We were thrilled to feature our amazing Leaders Shaping Leaders at the National Parent Leadership Institute (NPLI) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the Welcome Reception! Dezire Mattocks, NAFCC’s Director of Professional Development, was there proudly representing our organization and connecting with parent leaders from across the country.
We joined the Help Me Grow National Forum in Hartford, CT, alongside leaders including Maria Amado, Yukiyo Iida, and Alison Wunder-Stahl. Deputy Commissioner Elena Truworthy and OEC staff also attended, strong supporters of NAFCC and our accreditation work.
The forum kicked off with a keynote at Dunkin’ Park, celebrating Connecticut’s recent $300 million investment in early childhood education and sparking important conversations for the field.
Behind the Scenes: NAFCC Staff at the 2025 Conference
Excitement built as NAFCC staff prepared for the 2025 NAFCC Conference! From setting up the venue to coordinating materials and ensuring every detail was ready, our team worked hard to create an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
What an unforgettable time we had in Dallas!
This year’s NAFCC Annual Conference — “Bigger, Better, Bolder: A New Legacy for FCC!” — was full of energy, connection, and inspiration. From powerful workshops and heartfelt conversations to dancing, learning, and celebrating each other, the spirit of family child care shined through every moment.
Highlights included our keynote speaker Sonia Manzano, over 100 engaging sessions, and plenty of time to recharge and reconnect with fellow educators from across the country. Thank you for being part of something truly special. Together, we’re building a bold new legacy — and this is just the beginning!
Conference Day 1
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Conference Day 3
NAFCC Conference: Staff Snapshots & Smiles
August Advocacy is Action returned this year with incredible energy and impact. Throughout the month, family child care educators, allies, and community leaders came together to make bold, unified calls for change. From legislative visits to powerful spotlight stories, August became a resounding platform for amplifying the voices at the heart of early care.
Vantoinette Savage, Founder and CEO of the Family Child Care and Center Enrichment Foundation, along with members of her Foundation and Eboni Delaney, Interim Director of Policy and Movement Building at The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), met today in Washington, D.C., with a representative from the office of Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD.
They engaged in powerful advocacy on behalf of family child care, highlighting its vital role in supporting children, families, and communities nationwide.
Francia Wisnewski, Director of Membership and Community Engagement visiting a FCC in DC.
She is also an accredited educator… Andrea and team, she spoke with pride about being accredited and supporter. She participates actively from many of our programs. It was great to tour her facility.
DC Family Child Care Association Hosts Successful 2nd Biennial Walk-A-Thon!
On Saturday, August 16, 2025, the DC Family Child Care Association proudly held its 2nd Biennial Walk for Family Child Care Walk-A-Thon, bringing together child care providers, families, advocates, and community supporters for a morning of unity, purpose, and fun.
Thank you to everyone who walked, donated, volunteered, and cheered us on. Your support helps elevate the voices of family child care providers and strengthens our mission.
Closing Out August: Advocacy in Action Month
We wrapped up August Advocacy in Action Month with an impactful day of CT advocacy, including an office visit to Senator Murphy. Our efforts were strengthened by the presence of partners from the union and AOK, making this a powerful day of collaboration and advocacy for early childhood education.
