Home-based child care is the most common child care arrangement for babies. This care type supports their development and sets them up for futures where they thrive. In celebration of National Baby Day and in support of the May All Babies Thrive campaign, Home Grown has created this resource to share how home-based child care helps babies thrive.
Home-based Child Care Helps Babies Thrive
The Case for Home-Based: Why States Should Consider Inclusion of Family Child Care Homes in Mixed Delivery Pre-K Systems
Family child care (FCC) is often a first choice for families who prefer to keep their children in mixed-aged groups together in one setting. Many states, however, do not include FCCs in their mixed-delivery system which eliminates this option for most parents. This blog post examines why states should consider including FCC in mixed-delivery pre-K systems.
Healthy-Me Practices for Mental Wellness
Mental health is especially challenging and important during times of great uncertainty. In this blog post, home-based providers and caregivers share their healthy practices toward positive mental wellness.
