Home Grown se encuentra entre las 56 organizaciones nacionales que instan al Congreso a extender los aumentos en el reembolso de comidas de la Ley Keep Kids Fed (KKFA) por un año más para ayudar a las guarderías y escuelas a alimentar a los niños durante el verano y el próximo año escolar. Instamos al Congreso a actuar ya.
La inversión en alimentos, nutrición, cuidado infantil y Head Start disminuye; 56 organizaciones nacionales instan al Congreso a actuar ahora
Venette Pierre is the Communications Manager Home Grown. Her background includes marketing, public relations and community development. She is passionate about advocating for access to quality supports for underserved communities and storytelling through digital communications.
Grandparents are unsung heroes of home-based child care. Millions of grandparents are stepping up all across the U.S. to provide primary care for their grandchildren. Stories like Tracy Owen, Natalie Whitesides, and Maria Buehler show how grandparents balance work, retirement, or other responsibilities while providing loving care.
Ahead of FFN Appreciation Week 2025, a member of the Home Grown staff shares her personal experience with family, friend and neighbor providers and why she's passionate about supporting them.