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Topic: Family Child Care
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.
Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale®, Revised (FCCERS-R)
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.
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.
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
Family Child Care Home Resource Guide 2021
This guide was designed to provide FCCH providers throughout the state of North Carolina with an accessible way to find support specific to FCCHs. In this resource guide you’ll find: NC Regional CCR&R Agencies Regional FCCH Resources Statewide FCCH Resources National Resources
COVID-19: Tips to Navigate Federal Relief Options For Family Child Care Providers (WEBINAR)
Tips covering the Child Care & Development Block Grant, Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs and Unemployment Compensation. Register to view the webinar.
COVID-19: Tips to Navigate Federal Relief Options For Family Child Care Providers (SLIDES)
Tips in this PDF cover the Child Care & Development Block Grant, Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs and Unemployment Compensation.