Building Child Care Infrastructure through Comprehensive Networks
Home Grown recently launched our Building Comprehensive Networks initiative to provide resources and support to groups interested in building comprehensive networks.
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Advancing a Coherent and Sustainable System
As states work to allocate American Rescue Plan funds, Home Grown recognizes the need to continue to champion the stabilization and lasting investment in the child care sector, and home-based child care, in particular.
Introducing the Leading from Home Provider Leaders
Home Grown is pleased to introduce the cohort of incredible provider leaders in our Leading from Home initiative, which helps providers who are leading grassroot networks in their communities.
Supporting and Strengthening FFN Care
Read Home Grown’s recommendations for supporting and strengthening FFN care, providing critical support for children, families and caregivers.
Supporting HBCC Providers through CACFP
Home Grown partnered with the Urban Institute and Child Trends to look at the CACFP and present findings and recommendations.
Valuing and Including FFN Care in Early Childhood Systems
With new federal investments, now is the time to make our system more inclusive and equitable by including FFN caregivers in child care financing and quality improvement programs.
Special Series: The PPP Extension and Home-Based Child Care By Gary Romano Civitas Strategies
The application for a first time PPP is straightforward and loan forgiveness is easier than ever. Learn more about how to apply.
Special Series: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Leave By Gary Romano Civitas Strategies
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Leave provides home-based child care providers with the opportunity to receive funds that can support them with expenses needed to run their organizations.
HBCC Across the 50 States: Policy Scan Findings
Each state sets its own regulations for child care, including everything from licensing requirements to subsidy rates. This 50 state policy scan of data illuminates these differences and highlights some trends.
Special Series: EIDL vs Targeted EIDL: What’s the difference? By Gary Romano Civitas Strategies
The EIDL and Targeted EIDL programs have key differences that are important to understand. Read on for a brief explanation of how to use each program.