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.…
The proposed Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget, released on May 2, includes a sweeping rollback of investments that directly and indirectly support families and the early childhood infrastructure they rely on. While headlines focus on high-profile program eliminations, the deeper threat to family child care (FCC) lies in what the budget fails to say —…
At Overcomer Kids 3E’s, family child care isn’t just a profession—it’s a purpose, a calling, and a legacy. Christina and Tarris Brown have built their program over the past 14 years as a faith-based home dedicated to encouraging, empowering, and edifying children and families in their community.
By Eboni Delaney, Assistant Director of Narrative and Movement Building Across the country, family child care (FCC) educators quietly carry the emotional and structural weight of our early learning system. They are the steady hands in times of crisis, the first to greet children each morning, and often the only stable point in a family’s…
In this edition of On the Move, we’re excited to highlight the key events and accomplishments of NAFCC in January and February 2025. From advocating for home-based child care on the national stage to hosting celebratory receptions for family child care educators in Austin and Hartford, NAFCC continues to lead the charge in elevating the…
Access the NAFCC 2024-2025 Annual Survey Summary here. Reflecting on the NAFCC 2024-2025 Annual Survey: Key Insights and the Path Ahead As we move into 2025, the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) continues to advocate for and support the dedicated educators who make a lasting impact on young learners across the nation. Our…
Access the NAFCC 2024 Impact Report here. As we step into 2025, the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) proudly reflects on a year of remarkable progress and prepares to take bold steps toward a future where family child care educators are recognized as essential leaders in early childhood education. In 2024, our community…