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.
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
Issued by Eboni Delaney, Interim Director of Policy and Movement Building Since October 1, 2025, the federal government has been shut down following the expiration of appropriations for FY 2026. This impasse has direct consequences for families, which will escalate after more programs run out of funding November 1. Without immediate action, families will see…
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.
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…
Dezire’e Mattocks, Director of Professional Development at the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) represented NAFCC at the National Convening on Children’s Racial Learning, held in Chicago during the month of May. The event brought together educators, researchers, and advocates to explore how young children learn about race and how adults can guide that…
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 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.…
In honor of Provider Appreciation Day, NAFCC is proud to celebrate the leadership and legacy of Annette Eberhart, a nationally Accredited Educator and Chair of the NAFCC Accreditation Council. Her powerful story is featured in the Summer 2025 issue of Exchange Magazine, highlighting her journey as an educator, entrepreneur, mother, grandmother, and community leader. Annette’s…
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 November and December.