To our Family Child Care Community, In the wake of the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene across communities in the Southeastern U.S., our hearts go out to every individual and family experiencing hardship. We know the challenges many of you are facing are overwhelming, from the destruction of homes and schools to the disruption of daily life. In these trying times, the National Association for Family Child Care stands with you. Family Child Care Educators are pillars of strength, care, and stability, even in the face of adversity. You not only care for children but also provide support and comfort to families during difficult times. Now more than ever, we want to remind you that you are not alone, and help is available........ A nuestra Comunidad de Cuidado Infantil Familiar, Tras los devastadores impactos del Huracán Helene en las comunidades del sureste de los EE. UU. y más allá, nuestros corazones están con cada individuo y familia que enfrenta dificultades. Sabemos que los desafíos que muchos de ustedes están enfrentando son abrumadores, desde la destrucción de hogares y escuelas hasta la interrupción de la vida diaria. En estos momentos difíciles, la Asociación Nacional de Cuidado Infantil Familiar (NAFCC) está con ustedes. Los educadores de Cuidado Infantil Familiar son pilares de fortaleza, cuidado y estabilidad, incluso ante la adversidad. No solo cuidan a los niños, sino que también brindan apoyo y consuelo a las familias durante momentos difíciles. Ahora más que nunca, queremos recordarles que no están solos y que hay ayuda disponible......... https://lnkd.in/gBmY-mXg #FamilyChildCare #NAFCC
The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
Non-profit Organizations
Washington D.C., District of Columbia 3,470 followers
About us
The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) serves as a nationwide non-profit association dedicated to strengthening the profession of family child care and communities where providers live and work. NAFCC is the professional voice for over 7,500 members. These members care for an estimated 60,000 children in 45,000 households. Reaching our members means reaching not only those 7,500 families but also their extended families including grandparents and other relatives and neighbors.
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http://www.nafcc.org
External link for The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 5,001-10,000 employees
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- Washington D.C., District of Columbia
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- Nonprofit
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- 1982
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700 12th St NW
Suite 700
Washington D.C., District of Columbia 20005, US
Employees at The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
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Encarni Gallardo, MBA
Executive Director Children's Service Society
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Heidi Barker, M.Ed., CPO
Lifelong Learner and Multipotentialite who takes your content to the next level by using instructional design and eLearning solutions!
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Andrea Maldonado
Early Childhood Professional and Leader
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Zakenya Perry Neely
Organization & Change Management Leader | Community Educator | Advocate for Systematic Level Change in Early Childhood Education
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the "We Are Family Child Care" virtual viewing! Together, we can continue supporting family child care educators. Let’s keep the momentum going! Take the Pledge: Sign NAFCC’s pledge to advocate for better funding, resources, and recognition for family child care educators, and encourage others to do the same. Take the next step—visit the NAFCC Action Center and pledge your support today: https://nafcc.org/act-now/ ¡Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron en la proyección virtual de "Somos Cuidado Infantil Familiar"! Juntos, podemos seguir apoyando a los educadores de cuidado infantil familiar. ¡Sigamos con este impulso! Toma el compromiso: Firma el compromiso de NAFCC para abogar por mejor financiación, recursos y reconocimiento para los educadores de cuidado infantil familiar, y anima a otros a hacer lo mismo. https://nafcc.org/act-now/ #WeAreFamilyChildCare #NAFCC #SupportFamilyChildCare
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NAFCC was proud to have representatives attend the recent Grassroots Assembly on Child Care, hosted by The Child Care for Every Family Network, where critical discussions took place about the challenges and opportunities facing family child care educators nationwide. Member Relations & Policy Support Manager Eboni Delaney, MN State Representative Svitlana Uniyat, Michigan State Representative Kim Spiegel, and Connecticut State Representative Maria Amado networked with attendees and potential members to ensure that the voices of family child care educators are heard and supported. By participating in events like these, NAFCC continues to strengthen its advocacy and build networks that empower providers nationwide.
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Tomorrow’s the Day! The "We Are Family Child Care" virtual viewing is happening tomorrow! Don’t miss your chance to witness the inspiring stories of family child care educators making a difference in their communities. Join us for an unforgettable experience and a live panel discussion after the screening. Watch Trailer Here: https://lnkd.in/gZ72mfcJ Register Here: https://lnkd.in/etuexdAH Make sure you’re ready—we can’t wait to see you there! ¡Mañana es el gran día! La proyección virtual de "Somos Cuidado Infantil Familiar" se llevará a cabo mañana. ¡No pierdas la oportunidad de presenciar las inspiradoras historias de educadores de cuidado infantil familiar que están marcando la diferencia en sus comunidades! Únete a nosotros para una experiencia inolvidable y una mesa redonda en vivo después de la proyección. ¡Asegúrate de estar listo—estamos emocionados de verte allí! Ver el tráiler aquí: https://lnkd.in/gZ72mfcJ Regístrate aquí: https://lnkd.in/etuexdAH #WeAreFamilyChildCare #ChildCareAdvocacy #VirtualEvent
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NAFCC is On the Move! NAFCC Member Relations & Policy Support Manager Eboni Delaney and NAFCC MN State Representative Svitlana Uniyat recently visited the outstanding Nationally Accredited FCC program It Takes A Village Learning Academy, in Saint Paul, MN owned and operated by Carolyn Collins! Carolyn has been a dedicated NAFCC member for 30+ years and has maintained national accreditation for over 20 years. Her unwavering commitment to providing high-quality care and upholding the highest standards of professionalism exemplify her dedication to the field. Carolyn's long-standing achievements continue to inspire and elevate the family child care community in Minnesota and nationwide. We are proud to recognize FCC educators like Carolyn, who exemplify excellence and dedication in family child care! #NAFCCOnTheMove #FamilyChildCare #HighQualityCare #NationalAccreditation #ChildCareExcellence
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NAFCC is On the Move! On Thursday, 9/26, The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) hosted a Meet & Greet for members and supporters in Minneapolis, MN! The event featured NAFCC Board President Dr. Ellaine Miller, Member Relations & Policy Support Manager Eboni Delaney, and NAFCC MN State Representative Svitlana Uniyat. Together, we discussed the challenges facing family child care educators in Minnesota and are excited to have our collective voices heard! By uniting, we ensure educators are heard, supported, and ready to thrive. There is power in numbers! #NAFCCOnTheMove #FamilyChildCare #PowerInNumbers #MNChildCare #TogetherWeThrive
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¡Celebrando a Yvonne Cottage. Childrens' Cottage Daycare and Preschoolurante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Durante 17 años, Yvonne Cottage ha sido una líder dedicada en el mundo del cuidado infantil como propietaria y directora de The Children's Cottage Daycare and Preschool. Su pasión por la educación infantil ha impactado la vida de innumerables niños y familias. Yvonne es una orgullosa Alumna de NAFCC LSL Cohorte II, fue la maestra de ceremonias en la conferencia de 2023, y sigue haciendo una diferencia como Co-Facilitadora para las Cohortes III y IV de LSL. Su cita favorita, que refleja su espíritu resiliente, es: "Podemos encontrar muchas derrotas, pero no debemos ser derrotados." Maya Angelou ¡Gracias, Yvonne, por tu inquebrantable dedicación y por ser una luz guía en la comunidad de cuidado infantil familiar, especialmente mientras celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Celebrating Yvonne N Mike Cottagend The Childrens' Cottage Daycare and Preschoolor Hispanic Heritage Month! For 17 years, Yvonne Cottage has been a dedicated leader in the world of child care as the owner and director of The Children's Cottage Daycare and Preschool. Her passion for early childhood education has touched the lives of countless children and families. Yvonne is a proud NAFCC LSL Alumni Cohort II, served as the Conference MC in 2023, and continues to make an impact as a Co-Facilitator for LSL Cohorts III & IV. Her favorite quote, which embodies her resilient spirit, is: "We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated." Maya Angelou Thank you, Yvonne, for your unwavering dedication and for being a guiding light in the family child care community, especially as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! #HispanicHeritageMonth #FamilyChildCareLeader #TheChildrensCottageDaycare #NAFCC #ChildCareAdvocate #LSLCohort #CommunityImpact #LeadershipInChildCare
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Chief Executive Officer at Empowered Community Outreach Services, 501c3 Chief Executive Officer at Empowered Child Care Consulting Inc.
The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) exceeded my expectation of community involvement and learning exchanges during their short visit in Michigan. Yesy Robles-Brown , Chief of staff, and Zakenya Perry Neely , Director of strategic Partnerships and Market solutions of NAFCC immediately responded to my invite for them to tour City of Dearborn in Michigan so they can learn about our Arabic culture and connect with organizations making great impacts to serve the community. In such short notice, @Islamic Center of Detroit and American Arab Chamber of Commerce gave us a warm welcome and shared their services with the amazing NAFCC. Thank you NAFCC team for your intentionality to “Connect, Collaborate, and elavate” as Zakenya Perry Neely says! It was a true honor to meet you!
Our NAFCC team is on the move again! Yesy Robles-Brown, Chief of Staff, and Zakenya Perry Neely, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Market Solutions of The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), had the honor of convening with community leaders from across the United States at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Healthy Children and Families Grantee Summit in Detroit, Michigan! Together, we engaged in meaningful conversations and learning exchanges, all focused on envisioning a future where children and families can thrive. A special thank you to Najwa Dahdah,M.A., 25 year Family Child Care Educator and CEO of Empowered Child Care Consulting Inc., and her husband for curating an inspiring meet-and-greet with leaders from Detroit’s vibrant Arabic community. It was a privilege to connect with members of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce and the ICD - Islamic Center of Detroit, strengthening our shared commitment to building healthier, thriving communities. We are deeply grateful for this experience and look forward to continuing our policy and partnership work with Najwah, Family Child Educators, and community leaders in Michigan. Together, we’re building a brighter future! #NAFCC #HealthyFamilies #ThrivingCommunities #Partnerships #FamilyChildCare #familychildcare #NAFCC
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Join us on October 2, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET for a virtual screening of the "We Are Family Child Care" documentary, a collaboration between The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) and Fola Studios. This film celebrates the dedication and impact of family child care educators. Check out the video message below from our Executive Director, Erica Phillips! Make sure to register for this special event. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/etuexdAH Únase a nosotros el 2 de octubre a las 8:00 PM ET para una proyección virtual del documental "Somos Cuidado Infantil Familiar", una colaboración entre NAFCC y Fola Studios. Esta película celebra la dedicación y el impacto de los educadores de cuidado infantil familiar. Mira el mensaje en video a continuación de nuestra Directora Ejecutiva, Erica Phillips. ¡Asegúrate de registrarte para este evento especial! Regístrate aquí: https://lnkd.in/etuexdAH #WeAreFamilyChildCare #NAFCC #FamilyChildCare #FamilyChildCareHeroes #SupportChildCare #CommunityHeroes #SupportFamilyChildCare
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¡Celebrando a Mayra Marquez y Little Stars Family Learning Academy! Durante 18 años, Mayra Marquez ha servido con orgullo como educadora de cuidado infantil familiar, dejando una huella duradera en la vida de los niños y las familias a través de su dedicado trabajo en Little Stars Family Learning Academy en Florida. Además de su rol como educadora, Mayra se desempeña como Representante Estatal de la #NAFCC (Región Central de Florida) y es la Presidenta de Nominaciones de la Asociación de Hogares de Cuidado Infantil Familiar de Florida, Inc., defendiendo los derechos de los proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar en todo el estado. Su fe y perseverancia son el fundamento de su trabajo, y su escritura favorita guía su camino: "Nunca te dejará, Nunca temas, Nunca te desanimes." Deuteronomio 31:8 ¡Gracias, Mayra, por tu inquebrantable dedicación al cuidado infantil familiar y por ser una luz brillante en tu comunidad! Celebrating Mayra Marquez, Little Stars Family Learning Academy! For 18 years, Mayra Marquez has proudly served as a family child care educator, making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families through her dedicated work at Little Stars Family Learning Academy in Florida. In addition to her role as an family child care Educator, Mayra serves as the The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) State Representative (Florida Central Region) and is the Nomination Chair for the FLORIDA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME ASSOCIATION INC, advocating for family child care providers across the state. Her faith and perseverance are at the core of her work, and her favorite scripture guides her journey: "Never forsaken, Never afraid, Never discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 Thank you, Mayra, for your unwavering dedication to family child care and for being a shining light in your community! #FamilyChildCareEducator #LittleStarsFamilyLearningAcademy #NAFCC #LeadershipInChildCare #FloridaFamilyChildCare #HispanicHeritageMonth #CommunityImpact