Alexandra R. Patterson

Director of Policy and Strategy

Alexandra R. Patterson is the Director of Policy and Strategy at Home Grown. Her work focuses on policy solutions that equitably distribute resources to home based child care providers and strengths based frameworks for understanding quality in home based child care settings. Her passion for early childhood is driven by a centering belief in access to quality education for all as a social justice issue.

Articles by Alexandra R. Patterson

Parents Choose Quality When They Use Family, Friend and Neighbor Care

Blog

September 12, 2023

This blog dives into the value of family, friend and neighbor care for parents and children around the U.S. while calling for inclusion of FFN care in policy, resources and supports.

Home Grown’s Comments on NPRM and CCDF Preprint Plan

Resources

September 11, 2023

Hidden treasures: celebrating and supporting family child care in pre-K systems

Blog

April 6, 2023

Including family child care providers in pre-K systems supports providers like, Sylvia, in ensuring young children receive quality early learning experiences.

Home Grown’s Response to the White House Student Loan Forgiveness Announcement

Blog

August 25, 2022

Learn more about the White House Student Loan Forgiveness plan's potential to impact early childhood workers.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness for Home-Based Child Care Providers

Blog

August 19, 2022

Nearly 20% of home-based child care providers carry student loan debt, but they were excluded from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Alexandra R. Patterson

Articles by Alexandra R. Patterson

Parents Choose Quality When They Use Family, Friend and Neighbor Care

Home Grown’s Comments on NPRM and CCDF Preprint Plan

Hidden treasures: celebrating and supporting family child care in pre-K systems

Home Grown’s Response to the White House Student Loan Forgiveness Announcement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness for Home-Based Child Care Providers

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