Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN), Provider Well-Being
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
CACFP & Hunger, Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN), Networks, Publication, State Resources
This implementation guide is intended to be used by public leaders at the state level responsible for child care and food program administration and by community organizations and advocates working on behalf
CACFP & Hunger, Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN), Networks, Publication, State Resources
The federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is designed to reimburse child care programs for healthy meals and snacks served. But eligibility for participation and successful documentation of compliance with
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is the federal program that reimburses child care providers when they serve healthy meals and snacks to children in their care. On July 24,
The new brief underscores how the current increases in CACFP reimbursement fail to grapple with the challenges facing HBCC providers.
Networks, Publication
Employers are increasingly aware of the relationship between child care and employment: Without reliable, affordable, accessible child care, parents simply cannot participate in the workforce. There are opportunities for employers to become
Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN)
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.
Emergency Response, Provider Resources, Provider Well-Being
Severe climate and weather disasters in the U.S. have become more frequent. For home-based child care providers, these disasters not only affect the health and well-being of those impacted, but they also
Emergency Response, Networks
When the devastating LA fires displaced families and child care providers, Home Grown and local partners moved quickly to provide emergency cash aid.
Stephen Cutty, a home-based child care provider in California, is one of a small number of male child care providers. He calls running his business "the greatest experience of [his] life."
Family Child Care (FCC), Finances, Sustainability & Compensation, Leadership, Networks, State Resources
Philadelphia-based FCC provider Adrienne Briggs reflects on the success of the 2025 Family Child Care Awareness Day in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and shares why it is important for FCC providers to come together
Family Child Care (FCC), Pre-K, State Resources
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