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. 

October 16, 2025
Home-based child care providers share feedback and insight on their experiences with legislative visits during the 2025 August recess.
October 9, 2025
Families and child care providers are being squeezed as pandemic-era supports expire and federal funding stalls. Across the country, home-based providers are struggling to stay open amid lower reimbursements and rising costs. Without stronger federal investment in the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), tens of thousands of children could lose access to care.
September 30, 2025
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.