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…
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…
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…
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…
Written By Eboni Delaney, Director of Policy and Movement Building When Angelique Speight-Marshall became a mother in 1992, she did not set out to start a business. She set out to care for her daughter. “I was a new mother raising a daughter with special needs,” she recalls. “Finding child care that truly understood her…
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…
Written by Eboni Delaney, Interim Director of Policy and Movement Building, NAFCC “I want to know what I can do to get more Indiana family child care educators involved.” For the past seven years, Deondra Stewart has provided steady and reliable care to children and families in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She operates a family child…
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
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