West Virginia Family Child Care Providers.

06/13/2026

We're building something exciting for family child care providers across West Virginia.

The WV Family Child Care Network is focused on:
-Community
-Leadership
-Advocacy
-Accreditation
-Professional Development
-Provider Voices

Together, we can strengthen family child care and ensure providers have a seat at the table when decisions are being made.

Join the WV Family Child Care Network and invite another provider to join too!
Click here to join: https://forms.gle/FcN3PRiExVowansS6

06/12/2026

Want a Voice in the Future of Family Child Care?

One of the many benefits of becoming a member of the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) is the opportunity to vote in national leadership elections and help shape the future of our profession.

This year, West Virginia has two incredible leaders on the ballot:

⭐ Tiffany Gale – Candidate for NAFCC Vice President-Elect
⭐ Kathy Baker – Candidate for NAFCC State Representative

Voting will take place June 15–26, 2026, and only current NAFCC members are eligible to vote.

If you’re not yet a member, now is a great time to join and become part of the national conversation about the future of family child care.

Become a member:
https://nafcc.org/membership/

Learn more about the 2026 NAFCC Elections:
https://nafcc.org/2026-nafcc-elections/

Your membership strengthens our profession, connects you to valuable resources, and gives you a voice in NAFCC leadership.

06/11/2026

Family Child Care Providers
You still have one more day to register for the WV Child Care Nurse Health Consultant Family Child Care Provider Training Day on June 13th. Registration closes tomorrow at noon. Reserve your spot today! https://forms.office.com/r/iyuhc6rexx?origin=lprLin

06/11/2026

We are excited to share that West Virginia Family Child Care Network Chair, Tiffany Gale, has been selected as a candidate for Vice President-Elect of the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)!

Tiffany has dedicated her career to supporting children, families, and family child care providers. Through her leadership with the WV Family Child Care Network, advocacy efforts at the state and national levels, and commitment to strengthening our profession, she has worked tirelessly to elevate the voices of family child care providers.

NAFCC members will soon have the opportunity to vote in the 2026 NAFCC Board of Directors Election. If you are a NAFCC member, be sure to watch your email for your secure ballot and learn more about the candidates. NAFCC Election Voting Dates: June 15–26, 2026 - Eligible members will receive a secure ballot via email through OpaVote.

Important: You must be a current NAFCC member to vote in this election. Not a member yet? There’s still time to join and have your voice heard:
https://nafcc.org/membership/

Congratulations, Tiffany! We are proud to see a West Virginia family child care leader representing our state on the national stage.

Learn more about the election:
https://nafcc.org/2026-nafcc-elections/

06/10/2026

We are so excited to announce that we are partnering with MomsRising - West Virginia to host a series of UnBEARable Art Parties! We will be in Hamlin, Marlinton and Grafton!

Spots are pretty limited, so use the link to choose the event you will be attending. These events are FREE. Children are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available. We'll have a chance to talk and get to know each other, toss in some advocacy stuff, and you'll go home with a drippy bear.

Register here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOm9r3tnlHN7TaaJnqVeenxCeXPm-L5r4zFTBC8tFayVr7uw/viewform

06/10/2026

For too long, family child care providers have been underrepresented in conversations about early childhood education.

But family child care providers make up the majority of licensed child care programs in West Virginia.

The WV Family Child Care Network was created to make sure your voice is heard.

We want to know:
-What challenges are you facing?
-What supports do you need?
-What training interests you?
-What changes would help your program thrive?

Join the conversation and help us build a stronger future for family child care.
Monthly meetings are the last Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm or 6:30pm.
Join the WVFCC Network here: https://forms.gle/Ld5egk6PuVdP7FEL6

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

We are thrilled to share that West Virginia family child care leader Kathy Baker has been selected as a candidate for NAFCC State Representative!

Kathy has been a passionate advocate for family child care and a dedicated supporter of providers throughout West Virginia. Her experience, leadership, and commitment to strengthening family child care make her an outstanding candidate to help represent providers at the national level.

NAFCC members will soon receive their ballots for the 2026 NAFCC Elections. If you are a member, be sure to watch your email and take part in this important opportunity to help shape the future of family child care.

Congratulations, Kathy! We are proud to see another West Virginia leader stepping forward to serve our profession.

Learn more about the election:
https://nafcc.org/2026-nafcc-elections/

06/08/2026

The West Virginia Family Child Care Network is proud to celebrate TWO outstanding West Virginia leaders who are appearing on the 2026 National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) election ballot!

Tiffany Gale, Chair of the WV Family Child Care Network, is a candidate for NAFCC Vice President-Elect.

Kathy Baker, NAFCC Accredited family child care provider, is a candidate for NAFCC State Representative.

These leaders have dedicated countless hours to supporting family child care providers, advocating for our profession, and strengthening opportunities for children and families across West Virginia. We are honored to see their leadership recognized on the national stage.

NAFCC Election Voting Dates:
June 15–26, 2026

Important: You must be a current NAFCC member to vote in this election - Eligible members will receive a secure ballot via email through OpaVote.

Not a member yet? There’s still time to join and have your voice heard:
https://nafcc.org/membership/

Learn more about the candidates and election process:
https://nafcc.org/2026-nafcc-elections/

Please join us in congratulating Tiffany and Kathy on this exciting accomplishment and thank you for supporting strong leadership in family child care!

06/08/2026

Affordable and accessible high quality child care builds a foundation for our children, families, and communities.

Sign the pledge, join the movement, share the post, and follow Together We Grow WV!

We’re grateful for every person who has already joined the Together We Grow pledge and become part of this growing movement for children and families.

Real change happens when communities come together - one voice, one conversation, and one commitment at a time.

If this mission matters to you, there’s still time to add your name and stand with us.

www.togetherwegrowchildcare.org/sign-the-pledge/