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…
The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) announces the appointment of seven new board members, who will contribute their expertise to advance the association’s mission of supporting the family child care sector. These passionate advocates for family child care bring diverse perspectives that strengthen the mission to create impactful programs and resources. With their…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Let’s give child care educators nationwide a round of applause! On May 12th, the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) will celebrate Provider Appreciation Day – an annual celebration that recognizes the work of child care educators, teachers and caregivers of young children who work tirelessly to create safe, nurturing, and…
NAFCC has partnered with the Florida Family Child Care Association to host an upcoming Observer Training at their 31st Annual Conference June 21st – June 25th at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort 1160 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater, Florida The NAFCC Observer Training will be held June 21 – 22, 2023. Click the links below to learn…