Family, Friend, and Neighbor Child Care: Supporting Diverse Families and Thriving Economies

Smiling young girl in a rainbow dress sitting in a pink toy car outdoors.

The most widely used form of child care in America is family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) child care. It is also the care that gets the fewest resources and support. This publication provides information about FFN care, the families who use this care, and recommendations for supporting FFN care.

Stephen Cutty, a home-based child care provider in California, is one of a small number of male child care providers. He calls running his business "the greatest experience of [his] life."