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The Pre-K in Family Child Care Project (PKFCC) (@eriksoninstitute, in collaboration with University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Equity Research Action Coalition and University of Delaware) recently released research on the importance of family child care educators in public

📍 In each state, there is a formal structure that defines how pre-K systems operate. This @PreschoolToday data snapshot shares how being aware of the language used to describe home-based educators in a pre-K system may help build a more equitable mixed-delivery system.

Research indicates that families with low incomes and those from marginalized communities are more likely to utilize home-based child care, yet, FCC educators are not often included in the state-funded, mixed-delivery pre-K systems that could support them to deliver high-quality

At Home Grown, we believe that in order to build systems that truly support children and families, we must ground our work in shared values:. 🌱 Honor and amplify diverse provider & community perspectives: honoring the unique strengths and traditions that families and providers

💚 Caring for others starts with caring for ourselves. Home-based child care providers give so much of themselves on a daily basis. Caregiving is both physically and emotionally demanding so it is important to form healthy habits and implement self care practices. Some of.

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🛠️ Building an Equitable Licensing System for Family Child Care. Licensing should support, not sideline, home-based child care providers. Home Grown shares The Four C’s of Family Child Care Licensing Standards:. ✅ Coherence – Aligned, streamlined systems.✅ Coordination –

In the United States, childcare remains one of the biggest expenses for many families. Other countries like Canada, Germany, and Ireland have made transformative changes to their previously inadequate systems. What is holding our country back? .“We don't have a clear definition.

🤔 Did you register as a cosponsor for FFN Appreciation Week yet?. Cosponsors receive a free FFN Appreciation Week swag kit with t-shirts, signs, and other goodies to help engage their audiences. #FFNAppreciationWeek #FFNCareisAlwaysThere. Register here:

🎯“The reality is that cuts to things like SNAP and Medicaid are going to hit the child care workforce because this workforce is eligible, unfortunately, to participate in those programs and does participate — because they are not earning livable wages,” said Alexandra Patterson,.

To fully integrate family child care into pre-K systems, states need to develop policies that recognize the unique strengths and needs of home-based providers. This includes offering professional development, financial support, and regulatory flexibility. The resource: A

💭 #DYK Over 6 million young children are cared for every day by family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) caregivers. Home-based child care is essential to our communities. It’s flexible, trusted, culturally rooted, and often the only affordable option for families. #childcare

Family child care pre-K provider Anny Gonzalez receives a subsidy of $66.60 per day for the pre-K children in her care. This subsidy is meant to cover the cost of care for six and a half hours. 🤔 The challenge? Anny cares for each child, on average, up to 10 hours a day. 📂

🎉 🎊 Join us as a cosponsor for FFN Appreciation Week 2025!. Becoming a cosponsor is a great way to publicly uplift FFN care and caregivers. Cosponsors receive a free FFN Appreciation Week swag kit with t-shirts, signs, and other goodies to help engage their audiences.

🤔 ❔ Why should states consider including FCC educators in their mixed-delivery pre-K systems?. One reason is linguistic match. 📊 “Data shows that the majority of listed home-based providers share a cultural, linguistic, or racial match with the children in their care. Some

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#ICYMI Every Day Is Father’s Day at Carleigh’s Place Child Care. This blog post shares the story of Stephen Cutty, a single father and home-based child care provider in California. “You have to have a certain temperament for this type of work. Being cool, calm, and collected is.

🎆 As we celebrate this 4th of July, we remember that there is strength in our diversity. When we come together, we can create a country filled with the inclusivity and opportunities that our children and communities deserve. #4thofJuly #Happy4thofJuly #ChildCare

Many families face challenges accessing quality early education due to cost, location, or scheduling conflicts. Family child care providers often offer more flexible hours and are located closer to home. FCC in pre-K allows families to keep multiple children in one setting,