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The Family Child Care 360° Experience Virtual Webinar

NAFCC is the national hub for Family Child Care programs, systems and success!!! An Exclusive Invitation for Illinois FCC State Administrators and Leaders to join us in a VIRTUAL WEBINAR advancing the Future of Family Child Care Together! About the Experience The FCC360 Experience is a national platform that drives collaboration, strategy, and innovation for…

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In Their Own Words: Lenise Parker

Written by Eboni Delaney, Director of Policy and Movement Building When asked why she chose family child care, Lenise Parker answers without hesitation: “Family child care chose me.” It is a response that defines her entire approach to the field, blending her deep-seated commitment, community support, and an intuitive understanding of what families need. Long…

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NAFCC “On the Move” (January + February 2026 Highlights)

In this edition of “On the Move,” we’re excited to spotlight the impactful work and milestones achieved by the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) in January and February. These highlights reflect NAFCC’s continued dedication to elevating family child care educators, fostering meaningful connections, and driving quality care nationwide. Engaging with IL FCC Educators…

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Building a Child Care System That Works with FCC

This blog expands on themes raised in a recent joint op-ed, co-authored by NAFCC Executive Director Erica Williamson Phillips and Reshma Saujan on the future of child care in New York. In that piece, the authors highlight the essential role home-based educators play in supporting families, communities, and the state’s economy. You can read the…

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Policy Bulletin: March 2026

Family Child Care Advocates and Supporters, Federal activity on child care continues in the 119th Congress, with several bills introduced that could impact how family child care is funded and supported. These proposals focus on areas like subsidy payments, workforce support, tax policy, nutrition, and broader system changes. Most of these bills are still in…

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FY2026 Child Care Funding Snapshot

Summary: The FY2026 Conference Bill sustains federal investment in child care. While funding is slightly increasing, the impact on Family Child Care (FCC) educators will be determined by how individual states choose to allocate these new dollars. 1. Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Total Funding: $8.831 billion Increase: +$85 million (~1%) Status: CCDBG…

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NAFCC Urges Collective Action to Protect Children and Support Family Child Care Educators

The National Association for Family Child Care is deeply concerned by a pattern of immigration enforcement actions taking place across Minnesota and the country that are harmful to children and destabilizing for families and communities. We are hearing directly from family child care educators across the state about the impact of these actions, including reports…