Using the HBCC Network Benchmarks: Three Use Cases and Tips Sheet

In 2022, the Home-Based Child Care Research Initiative at Erikson Institute and Home Grown developed the Home-Based Child Care Network (HBCCN) Benchmarks, an evidence-based framework for high-quality home-based child care networks. The framework consists of 11 benchmarks with related indicators that help HBCCNs assess and enhance the ways they support home-based child care providers.

To understand how organizations have applied the benchmarks and indicators, and to create practical resources for those interested in using them, the Home-Based Child Care Research Initiative at Erikson Institute, in partnership with Home Grown, developed three case studies. They explore how different organization types use the Benchmarks.

In addition to these case studies, the Home-Based Child Care Research Initiative at Erikson Institute developed a tip sheet for funders and networks on using the HBCCN benchmarks that draws on the use cases report.

Network Benchmarks Use Cases
Tips Sheet (English)
Tips Sheet (Spanish)

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