Family Forward NC is an innovative initiative to improve children’s health and well-being and keep North Carolina’s businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children’s healthy development.
Audience Category: For Businesses
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Directory of Family-Friendly Workplaces in North Carolina
Family Forward NC has compiled this list of family-friendly workplaces across the state.
UNC Benefits: Child Care Resource & Referral Service
UNC contracts with Child Care Services Association (CCSA) to administer the UNC Childcare Resource & Referral program to help UNC employees and students access affordable high-quality child care for their children. This service is provided free of charge to UNC affiliates.
North Carolina CCR&R Council Brochure
Learn more about the CCR&R Council, and the Child Care Resource and Referral system of agencies in North Carolina.
North Carolina Early Childhood Policy Landscape – Alliance for Early Success
State expenditures, research and data analysis, and information on advocacy and policies in North Carolina related to early childhood.
Bank of America Example of Benefits
Example of the comprehensive benefits and programs offered, including back-up childcare, free research and referral, and educational resources for children.
Family Forward NC: Sample Family-Friendly Policies for the Workplace
This site contains a sample list of policies and benefits that companies can offer to help employees and their families thrive. Family Forward NC ™ is an initiative of the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation. It was founded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and is fueled by the North Carolina Institute… Continue reading Family Forward NC: Sample Family-Friendly Policies for the Workplace
Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care, Businesses, and Individuals
Find the latest COVID-19 guidelines from the NC DHHS, adopted from the CDC, on quarantine and isolation for the general population.
NC Early Education Coalition Early Childhood Budget Summary – SB105 Appropriations Act of 2021
The NC General Assembly released a compromise budget on November 16, 2021, with many investments that will have a positive impact on North Carolina’s children and families. This document provides a summary of select provisions in the budget.
Child Care Shortages Holding Back North Carolina Economy, Business Leaders Say
North Carolina business leaders are calling for changes in child care to help stimulate the state’s economy and replenish the workforce, citing a new report that says child care is a crucial part of the overall workforce.