Family Child Care Coalition

05/04/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to celebrate educators, but it is also a time to remind the world that early childcare educators are teachers too.

They nurture.
They educate.
They advocate.
They protect.
They build the early learning foundation children need to thrive.

Early childcare educators deserve more than applause.

They deserve:
✔ recognition
✔ investment
✔ sustainable wages
✔ resources
✔ and a seat at every policy table where early childhood decisions are being made.

FC3 proudly salutes the heart of early education this week and every week.

09/17/2025

Laverne Cheeseboro is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: South/Southwest/West Provider Meeting
Time: Sep 18, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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06/20/2025

This awesome news!

If you haven't watched yet, check it out!

https://nafcc.org/we-are-family-child-care

The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) proudly announces that We Are Family Child Care has been nominated for a Regional Emmy® Award by the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (category 411).
This powerful short documentary—produced by NAFCC in collaboration with Fola Studios—highlights the voices and experiences of family child care educators nationwide. From kitchen tables to living rooms, educators welcome children and families every day, providing care, education, and leadership that strengthens communities.
As the leading voice for family child care, NAFCC created this film to honor home-based educators' essential, often overlooked work. This nomination serves as a testament to their impact and highlights the urgency of uplifting their stories.

The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) proudly announces that We Are Family Child Care has been nominated for a 2025 Regional Emmy® Award by the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

04/07/2025

Celebrate Week of the Young Child® 2025 with us, happening April 5-11, 2025!

To kick off the week, Music Monday is more than singing and dancing, it’s a way to encourage children to be active while developing their early literacy skills and having fun with friends and family! When children sing, dance, and listen to music, they develop their language and early literacy skills while being active and encouraging movement.

For more information and WOYC resources visit NAEYC.org/events/woyc

02/08/2025

Early Childhood Workforce Day at the Capitol
June 10, 2025

Join us on the front steps of the Capitol in Harrisburg to urge lawmakers to support the $55 million investment to recruit and retain child care educators.

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Join us on the front steps of the Capitol in Harrisburg to urge lawmakers to support the creation of a $284 million fund to help recruit and retain child care educators. 

02/08/2025

Governor Shapiro proposes $55 million for child care teacher recruitment and retention
On Tuesday, Governor Shapiro presented his FY 2025-2026 budget, highlighting $55 million for child care teacher recruitment and retention to address 3,000 unfilled child care jobs in Pennsylvania. If filled, the governor noted 25,000 more children could access care, enabling parents to work.

Key Investments:
$55M for $1,000 bonuses to recruit and retain child care workers.
$15M for Pre-K Counts to raise wages and stabilize the workforce.
$10M to boost Early Intervention (EI) provider rates for equitable child support.
Michelle Dallago, Executive Director of The Perception Training Center, a veteran and PACCA member attended as an honored guest of Governor Shapiro.

Advocates, local chambers, businesses, and families have pushed for sustained child care funding to address the child care staffing crisis. In December, 5,000+ individuals petitioned for $284M in recurring funds.

Next Steps: The budget requires General Assembly approval. Hearings begin soon:
PDE Hearings: House (Feb 24), Senate (Feb 26)
DHS Hearings: House (March 4), Senate (March 5)

10/25/2024

09/30/2024

"We Are Family Child Care" Documentary Screening
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wed, Oct 2, 2024
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Description: Join us for the virtual viewing of the "We Are Family Child Care" documentary, a powerful collaboration between NAFCC and Fola Studios, celebrating the dedication and impact of family child care educators. Following the screening, enjoy a special panel discussion with filmmaker Emmanuel Afolabi and educators Laverne Cheeseboro, Christina and Tarris Brown, Miren Algorri, and Corrine Hendrickson. This event offers an opportunity to engage with the stories, discuss critical issues in child care, and learn how to support this vital community. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!

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