Home Grown is a national collaborative of funders, caregivers and providers working together to advance an inclusive child care system where Family Child Care (FCC) and Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) care is visible, valued and well-resourced. Register to learn more about joining our mission-driven community rooted in shared values. Let’s come together to advocate for change that benefits all home-based child care providers. The webinar will be available in English and Spanish.
Webinar: Valuing Strengths and Building Solidarity in Home-Based Child Care
Grandparents are unsung heroes of home-based child care. Millions of grandparents are stepping up all across the U.S. to provide primary care for their grandchildren. Stories like Tracy Owen, Natalie Whitesides, and Maria Buehler show how grandparents balance work, retirement, or other responsibilities while providing loving care.
Ahead of FFN Appreciation Week 2025, a member of the Home Grown staff shares her personal experience with family, friend and neighbor providers and why she's passionate about supporting them.