Policy & Advocacy Resources

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NAFCC Policy Bulletin

A bi-weekly roundup of the latest in family child care policy. Stay connected to legislative updates, advocacy opportunities, and the powerful ways educators are shaping change across the country.

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How a Bill Becomes a Law

Simple explainer on the legislative process and how FCC educators can influence policy.

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Key Messages for FCC Advocacy

Talking points and data to use when speaking with lawmakers.

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Engaging with Policymakers 101

Best practices for meeting with elected officials, writing letters, and testifying at hearings.

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Ethical Storytelling Guidelines

Ethical storytetling ensures that family child care educators are not just subjects of a narrative but co-creators of a movement that honors their voices, experiences, and leadership.

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Understanding Child Care Funding Streams

Breakdown of CCDBG, CACFP, state subsidies, and how they apply to FCC programs.

Webinars

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September 18, 2025 | 7:30pm EST:
Budgets, Bills, and Big Decisions: FCC Policy Updates After August Recess

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May 7, 2025 | 7:00pm EST:
Family Child Care at the Forefront: Discover How to Take Action and Elevate Your Voice on the National Stage

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February 2025:
Understanding Taxes, the Federal Budget, and Reconciliation: What Family Child Care Educators Need to Know

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November 2024:
Family Child Care and Housing/Cuidado Infantil Familiar a la Vivienda

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October 2024:
CCDF and Head Start Final Rule Briefing with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Childhood Development, Office of Early Childhood Development – Katie Hamm

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October 2024:
We Are Family Child Care” Documentary Screening

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July 2024:
Advocacy In Action: Practical Strategies for Leading Advocacy Efforts

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March 2024:
Can Grassroots Advocacy Truly Shift Policy? Advocacy Strategies Family Child Care Educators and Grassroots Organizations Used to Shift Policy

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December 2023:
Building on Family Child Care Momentum – Legislations and Actions Impacting Family Child Care

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September 2023:
NAFCC Policy Webinar – Congressional Actions Affecting the Family Child Care and Ways to Get Involved/strong>

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