Generations of Kids Get Their Smarts and Their Resilience in Home-Based Child Care

Children and a teacher do arts and crafts at a table with glue, markers, and bins in a colorful classroom.

Author Anne Vilen spoke with parents, providers, and even children to learn how home-based child care meets the developmental needs of children. This publication highlights how home-based child care supports children through each developmental stage while being an essential support for working families. 

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Carmela is a family, friend and neighbor caregiver who is proud of her Hispanic heritage. Learn more about how her Hispanic heritage shapes her work as a HBCC caregiver in this blog.
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