More than 12 million children younger than age five are in some form of child care in the United States. The US and the High Price of Child Care: An Examination of a Broken System provides a review of how child care is an issue for all of us and shares our policy recommendations for supporting families… Continue reading The US and the High Price of Child Care 2019
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On-Site/Consortium Sponsored Child Care
On-site child care is located at an employers’ workplace. For consortium sponsored child care, employers join forces to finance child care run, often run by a contracted operator. Employers can subsidize the cost of care so employees can pay below-market rates, or employers can ask employees to pay full cost for care.
SAS Employee Services
Example of benefits, programs and facilities that help employees and their families through problem-solving, coaching, resources and referrals, and educational programs.
Family Forward NC – Guide to Family Friendly Workplaces
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.
Directory of Family-Friendly Workplaces in North Carolina
Family Forward NC has compiled this list of family-friendly workplaces across the state.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Find comprehensive information and guidance on the Child and Adult Care Food Program from NC DHHS, including: More about the CACFP Program How To Apply Forms Policy Memos Meal Patterns and Nutrition Resources Program Resources Training NC CARES Access and Assistance Farm to CACFP SFA-ARAM Resources (School Food Authorities participating in and in good standing… Continue reading Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Child Care WAGE$® Program
The Child Care WAGE$® Program provides education-based salary supplements to low-paid teachers, directors and family child care providers working with children between the ages of birth to five in participating counties. If you’re just learning about the WAGE$ Program, be sure to check out the program overview, F.A.Q, and learn about the results WAGE$ can provide. You’ll also find information… Continue reading Child Care WAGE$® Program
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Project
The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® North Carolina Scholarship Program provides educational scholarships to early care professionals and those who perform specialized functions in the early care system. If you’re just learning about the program, be sure to check out the program overview and F.A.Q, or see our community college directory. You’ll also find information on how to qualify… Continue reading T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Project
Find a Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC)
Child Care Health Consultants (CCHCs) are available to provide support to early care and education programs. CCHCs are health experts with education and experience in child and community health and child care and specialized training in child care health consultation. This CCHC directory lists CCHCs – both those that are permanent and grant funded and… Continue reading Find a Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC)
NC Licensing Requirements
It is important for licensed providers to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to their type of program. Child care consultants can make unannounced visits at any time. It’s the provider’s responsibility to be in compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules. Another way for providers to make sure that they are meeting… Continue reading NC Licensing Requirements