Eboni Delaney Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day are meant to recognize the achievements and contributions of women around the world, as well as the role they play in sustaining communities, economies, and institutions. One place where that contribution is clearly visible is in family child care. Across countries and cultures, family child care…
Connecting and Celebrating FCC Leaders in Louisiana Louisiana State Representative Cierra Amar hosted a successful Meet and Greet that brought together family child care educators and community leaders.
The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) is proud to announce a new partnership with TOOTRiS, the nation’s largest child care platform, aimed at lifting up and supporting Family Child Care (FCC) educators across the country.
As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on a year marked by hard truths and hopeful progress. While progress at the federal level has been limited, with funding delays and a prolonged government shutdown, states have taken the lead. Across the country, bold action and policy victories at the state level remind us that…
NAFCC Engages Educators at CDA Early Education Learning Conference in Orlando The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) had a strong presence at the CDA Council for Professional Recognition Early Education Learning Conference in Orlando, Florida
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.
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…