March 2026 Iowa Newsletter
First Children's Finance (FCF) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa!
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March 2026 Vermont Newsletter
At First Children’s Finance, we believe that good data is the basis for good decision making. Whether it’s reviewing your financial data or the statewide supply/demand data, having good information can help you make the best choices for your business.
March 2026 Newsletter
March carries with it the promise of spring—and the reminder that new beginnings are always within reach.
February 2026 Vermont Newsletter
If January is the time of new beginnings and resolutions, then February is the resting place for good intentions. Whatever you hoped to do to change your world, 31 days of bringing your best self is exhausting, especially when the only person you are accountable to is you.
January 2026 Vermont Newsletter
Anxiety is running high in my house right now as my high school senior is waiting to hear back from college admissions. College is such a big investment of time and money, and I am appreciating how this generation seems more focused on value and minimizing debt than mine.
December 2024 Iowa Newsletter
During one-on-one meetings with child care providers, First Children’s Finance team members often receive questions about the new Iowa Child Care Connect system.
December 2025 Vermont Newsletter
Have you met my “friends,” uncertainty and worry? They are the worst! Showing up uninvited, making me feel uncomfortable in my own skin, taking up way too much time in my head. They keep me up at night and never bring snacks when they visit!
December 2025 Newsletter
It’s been a tumultuous year full of unanticipated – and often unsettling – changes. As we close out the year, I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your partnership, trust, and continued investment in our work.
November 2025 Vermont Newsletter
As we spin toward the end of the year, I’ve been reminded more than once that not everything goes as we plan, and sometimes things change without warning. The days are shorter and darker, and these unexpected shifts can leave me feeling lost in the dark and make me question the value of planning.
October 2025 Vermont Newsletter
People talk about pumpkins in the fall, but for me it is all about the apples. I love to eat apples in any form: whole, sliced, baked, crisped, pressed, pie-d. Apples help you stay healthy and are resilient and durable. Apples do so much for us without any fanfare - let’s just say they are the early childhood educators of the fruit world!
