Posted on July 14, 2020
The National Child Care Association would like to extend a great big “thank you” to our current and past members. We have 11,000 supporters and counting. If you are an individual who works in the field, in a field that supports childcare, or are a…
Posted on July 14, 2020
Urgent: we need your help NOW more than ever!! We are waiting for the Senate to release another COVID-19 relief package. We are NOT giving up in our pursuit of the $50 billion funding relief request. Therefore, we are organizing our next Call-In Day for…
Posted on June 29, 2020
Recently, NCCA director Cindy Lehnhoff met with CEO of Inspire Care 360, Tony D’Agostino to discuss several key topics concerning childcare in America today. The first item of importance is the need for advocacy. Cindy explains that “we” (those who work in and support child…
Posted on June 22, 2020
Our friends at Child Care Aware asked us to share this information with you. We wanted to send a quick request for your help in spreading the word about critical study of the likely spread of COVID-19 in child care programs being conducted by the…
Posted on June 16, 2020
As an increasing number of cities and states move toward reopening, the child care industry is still reeling from the impact of coronavirus. Without child care, there will be barriers for parents who want to return to or find work. That’s the urgent message Child…
Posted on June 8, 2020
Rep. DeLauro, Rep. Scott, and Sen. Murray (along with other cosponsors) have introduced a bill providing $50 billion in funding to stabilize the child care industry. This bill is a crucial part of the strategy to elevate the needs of the child care field in…
Posted on June 6, 2020
Some exciting developments happened last week that we are thankful to share! Representative DeLauro, Representative Scott, and Senator Murray (along with other co-sponsors) have introduced a bill providing $50 billion in funding to stabilize the child care industry. National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) has endorsed…
Posted on May 28, 2020
Due to the recent pandemic facing our country, it has been found that families are struggling a bit with the balancing act of parents trying to both work from home and take care of their children at the same time. With a small application process…
Posted on May 19, 2020
Did you know that child care if FREE for essential employees? Help us spread the word! Listen to our Executive Director for more details! Building on these existing options, the CARES Act provides additional flexibility for providing direct child care services to essential workers. Lead…
Posted on May 18, 2020
The House passed a second $3 trillion bill aimed at providing relief and support to those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, May 15th. The bill, known as the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, or the HEROES Act, follows the first…