“This was a wonderful experience for me because I learned so much from my classmates and teachers. It made me feel more confident and realize that I can do anything I set my mind to and be an inspiration to many people.”
“I am infinitely grateful for all this intensive training, full of resources, challenges, and valuable information, to empower a project in our profession in our community. It will impact Northern California, our CCPU union, my professional development, the NAFCC, and the community of educators/providers across the country. We have received seeds that will bear fruit!”
“LSL started as a journey of self discovery. I learned a lot about myself through this process. I have learned to be proud of myself and the work that I do. I have learned to speak up for myself and to stand up even if I am scared. My hope is to continue being brave and share with my community the beauty and importance of Family Child Care.”
“We are all here to learn, not to judge, and everything you do with love will be blessed. Always share what you have learned and opportunities with others. Always offer support.”
“This program challenged me on my purpose, embraced my strengths, and grew in areas that I did not fully experience before. Most importantly, I will lead with integrity, humility and passion showing others that leadership in Family Child Care starts with heart and passion.”
“LSL was transformative personally to help rediscover my voice, confidence and capacity for growth. Professionally, it deepened my leadership skills, strengthened my vision and expanded my network with passionate changemakers. I’m bringing this renewed clarity and courage back to my community to elevate others, mentor with purpose and advocate for systems that truly support family child care.”
“LSL has helped me see that childcare doesn’t end with me but we, as childcare providers, are everywhere. Our time is not just personal, but valued.”
“LSL has had a tremendous impact on my whole life in so many ways. Through this program, I’ve had to learn to become a better person. A stronger leader and a better leader. I’ve been invited to more “Tables” and have participated in more talks and discussions. There is so much more, but personally, my daughter and granddaughter are so proud of me because they’ve seen me sacrifice, plan, grow, pivot, expand, and so much more. Thank you LSL leadership, for providing this opportunity for me to rise to the challenge. Thank you also, for being a unified presence of support. I will take LSL & NAFCC into the community to represent this organization and to potentially impact it. I will also increase the # of accredited programs in my state through my mentoring programs AND I will help to impact the rate of the HBCCP in my state. I will also grow and expand our state network. THank you so, so much for all that you do.”
“LSL has reassured me that I am going in the right direction and to keep pushing forward. I feel the program has empowered me!! I will use the skills to share with other providers in my community, to help them use their voices to “speak truth to power”.”
“LSL had a wonderful impact as I was taking my last classes to get my Bachelor’s in Human Development with specialization in Child Development and became part of the Union Peer Mentor Program. All three related and reinforce lessons, which help me continue reflecting and seeing ways to continue helping other FCC educators. It helps me to continue to be very motivated to help, support others.”