Our Services
We help identify solutions to strengthen child care supply and sustainability, informed by the operational and financial realities of child care businesses. We achieve this through a variety of methodologies and custom consulting.
We help system leaders think comprehensively about the policies, programs, and investments that shape the sustainability of child care businesses. By connecting business realities to systems-level decisions, FCF supports strategies that are more responsive, equitable, and built to last.
FCF collects precise program data and centers the experiences of child care providers to inform effective policy design and systems change. We convene provider advisory groups, facilitate interviews and focus groups, field surveys, and help systems design ongoing feedback loops.
FCF helps systems understand the true cost of providing child care through financial modeling and cost-of-care studies. These data-informed tools support strategic planning, budgeting, and policy decisions that affect subsidy rates, sustainability, and system investment.
FCF spurs innovation and builds the evidence base for effective supply building strategies through program evaluation and cross-state research projects.
FCF works with cross-systems leaders to coordinate and align across the child care ecosystem and plan for impact.
Our Recent Work
These success stories, grounded in customized consulting and proven methodologies, highlight how First Children’s Finance partners with communities and child care businesses to develop practical, data-informed solutions that strengthen child care supply and long-term sustainability
Additional System Resources
Tribal Nations & Communities
Child care systems in Tribal communities are shaped by unique histories, governance, and community priorities. FCF supports sovereignty-centered, community-driven child care solutions.
Areas of Expertise
Based on decades of experience supporting child care businesses and partnering with system leaders, First Children’s Finance developed the Child Care Business Ecosystem Framework. We bring this unique expertise to our engagements with system clients.
Our Programs
Through collaborative programs and strategic initiatives, we help build sustainable solutions that address local challenges, support providers, and create stronger child care systems for families and communities.