FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) is closely monitoring recent actions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) related to child care funding and federal oversight. At this time, a freeze on child care payments in Minnesota is in effect following allegations of misuse of funds in…
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. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to strengthening the early childhood education system by recognizing and investing in…
The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) and the Council for Professional Recognition (The Council) announce a new national partnership to launch the CDA to Accreditation Pathway Scholarship Program, an initiative designed to expand access to accreditation and strengthen professional supports for family child care educators. Under this three-year collaboration, the Council will provide…
Erica Phillips, the Executive Director of the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), recently participated in the “White House Meeting on Child Care” held in honor of Black History Month.
Today, the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Executive Director, Erica Phillips, released the following statement in support of the supplemental funding to help stabilize the child care industry. “The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) stands in strong support of the efforts made by the White House to secure $16 billion in…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) successfully organized one of the largest events for family child care educators in the nation during its Annual Conference July 12 to July 15, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. Themed “The Future Starts with Us,” this conference brought together professionals in the family child care…
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…
WASHINGTON D.C. (August 1, 2022) – Last week, the Senate released the details of the budget reconciliation package, the Inflation Reduction Act, which does not include any funding for child care or early learning. The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) is dedicated to promoting high quality child care by strengthening the profession of…
WASHINGTON D.C. – June 17, 2022 – After a six-month-long search, the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) is proud to announce the hiring of Erica Phillips as its new executive director and the professional ready to lead the nonprofit into the next era of home-based care. Phillips will take the post in mid-July.…
It is with mixed emotions that we write to let you know that our Executive Director, Lanette Dumas, is no longer an employee of the National Association for Family Child Care. Lanette has made a number of important contributions to our organization, and we wish her well in her future endeavors. The Board is delighted…