We are the leading voice of home-based family child care and early learning programs advocating for policies to expand and promote the power of family child care. We are highly skilled, highly educated, and highly trained family child care experts calling for increased and sustained public investment in the early learning and child care sector. When we invest in family child care, families have access to early learning opportunities that meet their needs leading to stronger communities and economies.
Advocacy in Action: 2024 Policy and Advocacy Review
Family child care educators were the driving force behind NAFCC’s 2024 Policy and Advocacy efforts, leading impactful campaigns and meaningful initiatives that reflected their leadership, experiences, and vision. This comprehensive review celebrates their critical role in advocating for equitable policies and reshaping the child care landscape. At NAFCC, family child care educators serve in key roles such as State Representatives, Policy Fellows, Leaders Shaping Leaders participants, Accreditation Council members, and Board members. Through their dedication and advocacy, they amplify their voices, center their needs, and drive systemic change. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable future, leading the charge for change.