May 5, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 7, the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) will celebrate Provider Appreciation Day – an annual celebration that recognizes the work of child care providers, teachers and care givers of young children. “Family child care providers play an important role in educating and shaping the…
On April 22, Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03) introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act, comprehensive legislation that addresses the child care crisis by increasing access for families to afford high-quality child care. The bill specifically looks to cap child care costs at 7% income, increase assistance for more families…
National Association for Family Child Care supports $50 billion investment that will stabilize the sector March 10, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package to stabilize the economy and help millions of families struggling in the pandemic. The…
Learn more about NAFCC’s Leadership Project, designed to amplify the voices of FCC educators across the country to inform federal policy and practice priorities while building the capacity of state associations and local partners.