As of October 1, the federal government has officially shut down. While elected leaders debate funding, family child care educators continue to show up every day, caring for children, supporting families, and holding communities together. We know this shutdown is not abstract. It could bring real consequences: delays in subsidy payments, uncertainty around reimbursements, and…
By Eboni Delaney, Interim Director of Policy and Movement Building, NAFCC “I have no regrets. This journey has been full of laughter, joy, and upside-down wonders.” For Carolyn Collins, a veteran early childhood educator in St. Paul, Minnesota, family child care began as a temporary solution, but it grew into a lifelong calling. What started…
We were thrilled to feature our amazing Leaders Shaping Leaders at the National Parent Leadership Institute (NPLI) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the Welcome Reception! Mischell Davis, NAFCC Leader’s Shaping Leaders (LSL) Policy Program Regional Manager of Louisiana, was there proudly representing our organization and connecting with parent leaders from across the country. We joined the…
We need to hear from you! The 2025 NAFCC Survey is now live and we are looking forward to hearing from you! If you’re a home-based child care educator/business owner, we are gathering input on what it’s like running your business, your policy concerns, and your feedback on NAFCC Membership. Our annual survey results are…
Originally published by by Bainum Family Foundation, by Shayna Cook At the end of July, early childhood leaders from around the world came together in Dallas, Texas, for a two-day gathering as a part of the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) conference. The event titled, the NAFCC Home-Based Family Child Care Global Learning…
Dezire’e Mattocks, Director of Professional Development at the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) represented NAFCC at the National Convening on Children’s Racial Learning, held in Chicago during the month of May. The event brought together educators, researchers, and advocates to explore how young children learn about race and how adults can guide that…
The U.S. House of Representatives has now passed H.R. 1—a sweeping and dangerous budget bill that threatens the stability of family child care, public health programs, and basic nutrition support for millions of Americans. This bill: Slashes funding for Medicaid, SNAP, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act Offers no additional investment in child care or…
Advocacy is Action is NAFCC’s annual campaign mobilizing family child care educators, allies, and advocates to drive real policy change during the Congressional recess. Beginning August 11, 2025, educators across the country will rise in unified action to protect and strengthen the future of family child care. This year’s campaign comes at a turning point.…
In 2024, the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) received a grant from the Powell Foundation to explore opportunities to serve home-based family child care (FCC) educators in Harris County. They partnered with Channel Change to understand the landscape of supports, its strengths, existing gaps, common supports sought, and how NAFCC might support educators.
In this edition of On the Move, we’re proud to share highlights from a busy and impactful March and April at NAFCC. From launching our first-ever Regional Conference in Houston to powerful moments of advocacy at state capitols in Texas and Indiana, our team has been on the ground building momentum for family child care.…