A thorough revision of the original FDCRS, designed to assess family child care programs conducted in a provider’s home for children from infancy through school-age. Scale consists of 38 items organized into 7 subscales, detailed on this website.
Resource Type: Guidance
16 Terrific Grants For Women Business Owners
The goal of this report from WomensNet (https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/) was to locate the most reputable sources where women business owners can apply for grants.
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
When a Parent Loses a Limb or Loss of Ability
It can be very scary when a parent loses the ability to interact as they use to with a child due to loss of a limb. It can frighten children and is often hard for them to understand. Being prepared to help children adjust can alleviate stress and anxiety from the already sensitive situation.
When a Pet Dies
For many children, pet death is the first time they will experience grief and loss. Children’s reactions to the death of a pet will depend upon their age and developmental level. Guiding children through the loss of a beloved pet in a positive way will help them to handle grief in the future.
When a Sibling Dies
In the aftermath of the death of a sibling, a child needs answers but often does not know how to ask the questions. This guide contains helpful tips for child care providers and parents.
When Children Are Placed in Foster Care
When children are removed from their families due to abuse and/or neglect, there are five emotions that most children who are in foster care typically experience: confusion, anger, ambivalence/mixed feelings, fantasizing/wishful thinking and identification with their birth family. In this guide, you’ll find suggestions suggestions for helping a child navigate these emotions.