In today’s rapidly evolving world, the significance of accessible and high-quality child care cannot be overstated. The challenges surrounding child care have long been a concern shared by families and policymakers alike. In the midst of these challenges, a potent solution often goes unnoticed — the capable hands of Family Child Care (FCC) educators. These…
In Partnership with NAFCC & FFCCHA, FLAEYC Hosts NAFCC Observer Training October 11-12, 2023 in Orlando Join a network of professional leaders who are committed to moving the Power of Family Child Care forward! You will have the opportunity to participate in a full 2-day Observer Training and network with like-minded professionals from across the…
ENGLISH ¿Está usted internalizando aún todos los aspectos destacados y las perlas de sabiduría que fueron compartidos en la Conferencia del 2023 de la Asociación Nacional para el Cuidado Infantil Familiar (NAFCC, por sus siglas en inglés)? ¡Realmente lo esperamos! Confiamos que esta entrada de blog los encuentre colmados de emoción y llenos de inspiración…
ESPAÑOL Are you still taking in all of the highlights and gems that were shared at the 2023 National Association for Family Child Care conference? We certainly hope so! We hope this blog post finds you buzzing with excitement, and full of inspiration and knowledge. As someone who played a significant role in the behind-the-scenes…
In June of 2022, Congress took bold and quick action to pass the Keep Kids Fed Act (KKFA), which enabled child care programs to provide nutritious meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the provisions under this act expired on June 30, 2023; however, the challenges facing child care programs, particularly family child care programs, have…
The National Association for Family Child Care recently published a brief highlighting family child care (FCC) leadership as a key lever to address child care challenges across the county. This brief builds on the need to expand and support FCC programs as sustainable, high-quality child care options for families with young children by highlighting the…
August 28, 2023 Update: NAFCC’s actions and advocacy resulted in a letter to the Small Business Administration highlighting this important issue. The letter was led by Rep Suzanne Bonamici & Rep Joaquin Castro with 23 cosigners. Check out the survey and letter here. The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), a nonprofit organization dedicated…
La Asociación Nacional para el Cuidado Infantil Familiar (NAFCC, por sus siglas en inglés) se alió a la Asociación Nacional para la Educación de Niños Pequeños (NAEYC, por sus siglas en inglés) para explorar el impacto de los subsidios de estabilización para el cuidado infantil sobre los programas de cuidado infantil familiar (FCC, por sus…
Para español, haga clic aquí National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) partnered with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) to explore the impact of child care stabilization grants on family child care (FCC) programs and families, as well as the potential consequences of the grants’ expiration. FCC is a critical…
Celebrating Family Child Care: The Unsung Heroes of Our Communities On this National Provider Appreciation Day, we must recognize child care providers’ vital role in our communities. These incredible educators work tirelessly to create safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments for our youngest learners, even amidst a global pandemic. They are the unsung heroes who play…