Anne Vilen writes about child care, education and mental health from her home in Asheville, North Carolina. Find her on X: @Anne_Vilen
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Growing Up Vulnerable: Books that Celebrate the Village That Raises Our Children
In honor of World Book Day. we are highlighting three books that recognize that children learn most from caring adults, including the family, friends and neighbors who are the village raising 11.5 million kids in America today.
William Penn Foundation Underwrites Continuity and Stability for Philly Child Care Providers
Quality Influential Professionals (QIP), is a a child care network of more than 80 licensed home-based providers in Philadelphia. QIP was recently granted a sizable investment from the William Penn Foundation to support home-based child care providers and ensure families can keep choosing home-based care.
Voices from Home: Shaping the National Conversation about FFN Care
The Voices from Home collective exists to shift the narrative around supporting family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) caregivers. This initiative works to to increase resources for FFN caregivers, particularly via inclusion in public funding and systems of support.
There’s No Place Like Home: Family Child Care Providers Struggle to Find Affordable Housing for a Small Business
The lack of affordable housing and unfair regulations are significant barriers for home-based child care providers who wish to settle into communities and grow their businesses.