The Family Child Care Workforce Fact Sheet highlights the importance of family child care (FCC) as a vital part of the early childhood care system. FCC professionals provide home-based care, often serving underserved and minority communities, while also facing significant challenges. Nearly 63% of FCC providers hold a college degree or have completed some college, yet they earn low wages, averaging $29,377 per year. Many FCC providers experience financial hardships, with nearly half reporting difficulty affording basic needs and over 21% struggling with student loan debt. Despite their critical role, FCC providers are often excluded from policy discussions and support programs, further marginalizing their contributions to the child care system. This fact sheet underscores the need for better compensation, access to benefits, and inclusion in policy solutions to support FCC professionals.
Family Child Care Workforce Fact Sheet
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.
Severe climate and weather disasters in the U.S. have become more frequent. For home-based child care providers, these disasters not only affect the health and well-being of those impacted, but they also disrupt the livelihoods of HBCC providers and caregivers whose businesses are run from their homes.
When the devastating LA fires displaced families and child care providers, Home Grown and local partners moved quickly to provide emergency cash aid.