New NAFCC Executive Director Erica Phillips and All Our Kin Director of Professional Development Dana Holahan have teamed up to write a very important article for @ExchangePress titled “Supporting Family Child Care. It’s Essential.” A common misconception about Family Child Care is that it lacks quality. Family Child Care educators like Emily Lewis and the…
WASHINGTON D.C. (August 1, 2022) – Last week, the Senate released the details of the budget reconciliation package, the Inflation Reduction Act, which does not include any funding for child care or early learning. The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) is dedicated to promoting high quality child care by strengthening the profession of…
WASHINGTON D.C. – June 17, 2022 – After a six-month-long search, the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) is proud to announce the hiring of Erica Phillips as its new executive director and the professional ready to lead the nonprofit into the next era of home-based care. Phillips will take the post in mid-July.…
We are more than just numbers: Bringing alive studies about Family Child Care & using our voices to change the narrative. Family Child Care Educators from around the country who are a part of the National Family Child Care Panel will share their experiences to bring alive the research & recommendations from a recent report…
The Accreditation Council is seeking nominations for the NAFCC Accredited Provider of the Year to be honored at the 2022 NAFCC Annual Conference. You are invited to nominate yourself or a colleague for recognition due to exemplary work in Family Child Care. We welcome your nominations with enthusiasm to recognize an Accredited provider whose program…
We are excited to announce that the application process for our Leaders Shaping Leaders Fellowship is now open! Submission Deadline: May 6, 2022. The Leaders Shaping Leaders fellowship is a dynamic virtual learning series that includes interactive education, networking, and leadership building. The fellowship will consist of seasoned FCC leaders paired with emerging leaders from…
Our good friend and frequent presenter, Tom Copeland, who is an author, trainer and advocate for the business of family child care, is retiring after decades of incredible service to family child care programs nationwide. Early Childhood Investigations, Think Small Institute/Redleaf Press and the National Association for Family Child Care would like to celebrate…
It is with mixed emotions that we write to let you know that our Executive Director, Lanette Dumas, is no longer an employee of the National Association for Family Child Care. Lanette has made a number of important contributions to our organization, and we wish her well in her future endeavors. The Board is delighted…
Many family child care providers are struggling during this pandemic. The permanent impact may not be currently clear, but it is obvious that providers need immediate federal funding put in place to stabilize their programs.