These actions are so important for supporting #childcare businesses.

Local efforts to address facilities needs can make a difference!

#daywithoutchildcare reminds us all that our country, our communities, and our businesses all rely on #childcare. Parents, providers call out of work to mark Day Without Child Care today.com/video/parents-… via TODAY

#Childcare costs are a big part of why Americans feel inflation still stings. Investing in childcare is an investment in our #economic wellbeing. marketplace.org/2024/05/29/chi…

With special attention to the facilities needs of rural providers, we've been working to ensure #childcare is included in this bill: Lawmakers try to address rural child care needs in Farm Bill Rural LISC Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) IFFcdfi FirstChildrensFinance spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/n…

#Climate change impacts young children even more than adults so we must invest in mitigation & adaptation in our facilities.

NCFN showed up in force for the National #ChildcareInnovationSummit bringing our unique lens and experience as well as learning from all the incredible speakers. Many thanks U.S. Chamber & Dept. of Commerce! IFFcdfi Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) LISC Child Care & Early Education FirstChildrensFinance

Yes to increased federal investment in #childcare!

👇one reason NCFN members work on facilities & finance & why we were in force at the National #Childcare Innovation Summit last month. IFFcdfi LISC Child Care & Early Education Mission Driven Finance®: Childcare costs are soaring and putting pressure on employees bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/… via The Business Journals

#childcare

A new report from Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center tracks child care and early learning proposals in state legislative sessions this year. Learn more: ffyf.org/resources/2024…

Are you wondering what the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) is and how it works in your state? FFYF has you covered! Find out how CCDBG supports families in your state: ffyf.org/resources/2024…

Young children are particularly vulnerable to #climate risks so it's critical to ensure safe resilient #childcare facilities. Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF)

Check out the latest from our Making Space series on connecting #children with #nature through facilities design. Shout out Build Up CA | Early Care and Education Facilities & Build Up San Mateo County for developing this insightful brief and video. Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) LISC Child Care & Early Education ncfn.org/making-space-n…

Addressing climate responsive infrastructure needs is expensive "...that’s why early childhood should be prioritized for climate adaptations" says NCFN Co-Chair Angie Garling. As advocates for infrastructure investments 👏👏YES we all agree!

Mark your calendars for our next Network Meeting! Tune in to learn how child care systems can be transformed at the city-level. Register here: liifund-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

📢📢Next week!! Make sure to register to join our webinar to learn how cities coordinate, collaborate, plan and advocate to increase their supply of child care.

Child care matters to rural communities! Today’s 2024 Dept. of Agriculture National Rural Child Care Forum is exploring critical challenges & opportunities confronting access to quality affordable care in rural communities, including the pivotal role of facilities. Rural LISC & National Children's Facilities Network