Medication Safety Tips for Families

Each year, about 50,000 children under age 5 go to emergency departments for poisoning after getting ahold of medicine. When you need them, medicines can improve lives and even save them. But too much of any medicine can be deadly for a toddler, child or teenager. Learn more on HealthyChildren.org.

Child Care Stabilization Grants

On October 7, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper announced a historic, one-time federal $805 million investment in North Carolina’s early care and learning programs. This guide provides FAQs and other resources specifically for Family Child Care Homes.

National Resources About Family Child Care

Family child care (FCC) has many unique qualities that sets it apart from other early care and education settings. These national online resources and written products from the Child Care Technical Assistance Network more specifically address FCC settings.

Professional Development Designed Specifically for Family Child Care Professionals

Better Kid Care (PennState Extension) provides professional development opportunities designed specifically for family child care professionals. In addition, many of our other available modules are relevant and meaningful to the work of home-based and family child care professionals. Several FREE on-demand modules are available in English & Spanish.

Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)

The Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ®) provides reliable, accurate developmental and social-emotional screening for children between birth and age 6. Drawing on parents’ expert knowledge, ASQ has been specifically designed to pinpoint developmental progress and catch delays in young children—paving the way for meaningful next steps in learning, intervention, or monitoring.

Resources for Opening and Running a Successful Family Child Care Home

Are you interested in opening a family child care home? Are you already running a family child care home and looking for additional resources? Child Care Aware provides guidance to learn about the steps you’ll need to take to be successful and will provide resources to ensure your program is providing a high-quality learning experience… Continue reading Resources for Opening and Running a Successful Family Child Care Home