Wow! Summer flew past faster than we wanted, and at First Children's Finance we find ourselves already starting fall training and consulting opportunties for child care businesses. While fall is a busy time for us, we also recognize that the beginning of another school year means a busy time for all of you. Thank you for taking time to explore the work FCF has been doing and to read some amazing success stories from providers who are making a difference.
Recent News
Loan Fund staff sees the “fire” in Detroit-area child care business owner
After starting an in-home child care business in 2015, Yolanda Massey knew that she had to find a way to serve even more children.
FCF Michigan Helps Owner Find a “Solution That Works for Us”
Kim Jarvis always wanted to make a positive impact on kids in her Dayton, OH, community but starting a child care center wasn’t on her mind. After starting her own center, though, she had big plans for more space but needed a plan.
FCF Helps Alaska Manage Loss of Providers Post-Pandemic
With the help of FCF’s National Team and input from providers and residents, Alaska officials were able to create a plan to improve its child care systems statewide.
10 Tribal Nations Gather at FCF Collaboratory to Share, Learn, and Plan
Data shows Tribal Nations are experiencing a child care crisis impacting the health and success of all aspects of Tribal Nations. According to a recent study, 77% of unemployed Native American households reported a lack of child care influenced their decision not to work.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation awards $199,659 Grant for First Children’s First Nations Initiative
The Healthy Start award will help the First Children’s First Nations (FCFN) initiative build upon and integrate improvements to the previously piloted FCFN process. Through the award, FCFN will provide ongoing technical assistance to the Tribes, offer the FCFN process to an additional Minnesota Tribe, and conduct focus groups with elected Tribal leaders.