Strengthening HBCC Networks: An Evidence-Based Framework for High Quality (Benchmarks)

July 15, 2022

Developed in partnership with the Erikson Institute, this brief describes 11 quality benchmarks for home-based child care networks. The benchmarks and related indicators articulate standards and operations based on evidence from research and practice. Together, the benchmarks and indicators represent a picture of what a high-quality network strategy can look like.

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Rules Revisions for CACFP Offer Opportunities to Improve Program Accountability and Equity

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April 24, 2024

The serious deficiency process is a tool used to help regulate CACFP but often subjects home-based child care providers unfairly to swift and harsh penalties.

Child Care Insurance Is Expensive, Hard to Find, and Complex: One More Burden for Home-Based Providers

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April 17, 2024

Home-based child care providers have to carry additional insurance for their businesses, but obtaining the coverage is not as straightforward — or affordable — as it could be.

Implementing Benchmarks for High- Quality HBCC Networks: Findings from a National Survey of HBCC Networks

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April 10, 2024

This report includes findings from a national survey of networks about how HBCC networks address the benchmarks and indicators for high-quality.

Strengthening HBCC Networks: An Evidence-Based Framework for High Quality (Benchmarks)

Rules Revisions for CACFP Offer Opportunities to Improve Program Accountability and Equity

Child Care Insurance Is Expensive, Hard to Find, and Complex: One More Burden for Home-Based Providers

Implementing Benchmarks for High- Quality HBCC Networks: Findings from a National Survey of HBCC Networks

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