FCF Michigan

First Children’s Finance helps children, families and communities thrive by increasing the availability, affordability and quality of early care and education.

[National Children's Facilities Network @ECEFacilities]

#Childcare costs are a big part of why Americans feel inflation still stings. Investing in childcare is an investment in our #economic wellbeing. https://t.co/9tmKwCsHMv

[Michigan's Children @MichChildren]

Check out our new Budget Basics on key differences in kids’ funding for FY 2025. Compare Whitmer’s stance with #MiLeg budget recommendations on #ChildCare, Universal #PreK, and more. Visit our website to learn how to make your voice heard. #MIbudget

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[FCF Michigan @MichiganFCF]

Join us today at the Small Business Resource and Financing Fair, hosted by Michigan SBDC in Grand Rapids!

[Michigan's Children @MichChildren]

Hear from a panel of statewide advocates and Michigan's Children staff as they discuss where you can make your voice heard in the budget process. Register here to receive a link to the online webinar!

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[Wayne RESA @WayneRESA]

As we celebrate Week of the Young Child, we uplift the essential work and advocacy of and for those across our early childhood education community. Thank you to our incredible WRESA Early Childhood team who are dedicated to improving the education and outcomes of the whole child.

[Michigan's Children @MichChildren]

Congratulations to Alicia Guevara Warren, the new CEO of the ECIC! Said @MichChildren President & CEO Matt Gillard: 'She's been a friend, respected advocate, and true champion for families of young children across Michigan for years.

[Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II @LtGovGilchrist]

Every child deserves a great start that sets them up for success. Every parent deserves to go to work and run errands knowing their kids are cared for. That’s why we’re expanding childcare and delivering Pre-K for All, so everyone can live, work, and build a future in Michigan.

[Michelle Richard @edu_michelle]

A little snow didn’t stop advocates for our littlest Michiganders from coming to Lansing yesterday. Shoutout to @LaidlawEmily1 for joining them and reminding them that MiLEAP is ready to GO and make child care & prek more affordable. #childcarekeepsmichiganworking #earlylearning

[Child Care Aware of America @ChildCareAware]

🚨 The @ACFHHS recently announced policy changes that will make #childcare affordable and accessible for more families while helping providers stay in business. Check our hub page for our latest resources to learn more about the final rule. https://t.co/drihtSN0qb

[Michelle Richard @edu_michelle]

ICYMI. This is a BIG deal. We are making it easier for families to lower their child care costs and stay in (or join!) the workforce. #childcarekeepsmichiganworking

[CAP Early Childhood @CAPEarlyEd]

Early care & education is a bipartisan issue - 16 Democrat governors and 12 Republican governors prioritized child care &/or pre-k in their State of the State addresses.

Read what governors are saying in our new column: https://t.co/FH14hbF2bO

[Linda K. Smith @lksmith1215]

Expanding child care supply without understanding parent preferences will not be effective.

To build a child care system that works, talking to, surveying, and understanding the needs of parents is the first step.

@BPC_Bipartisan #childcare

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[FirstChildrensFinance @1stchildrens]

Join us for training in - "Writing A Child Care Business Plan"

July 10th 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Learn basic business plan principles and concepts. Complete an environmental scan.

Link: https://t.co/290UKfjLk4
Event ID: 130542

[Linda K. Smith @lksmith1215]

🩺The nursing profession can help provide a framework for building a competent and stable child care workforce.

Learn how in @BPC_Bipartisan's report.

#childcare

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[Linda K. Smith @lksmith1215]

NEW Survey Findings: @BPC_Bipartisan's latest parent survey digs into employed Hispanic parents' current child care arrangements and preferences - and how cultural shapes their child care decisions.

#childcare

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[Linda K. Smith @lksmith1215]

🏠 25% of working parents with young children, who rely on family members for child care, are either moving closer to relatives or having relatives move closer to them to help with child care.

@BPC_Bipartisan

https://t.co/BqumOxT6GD

[Linda K. Smith @lksmith1215]

📆 Many of the challenges for the child care workforce stem from ambiguity in what it means to be part of the profession. Join @BPC_Bipartisan and panelists @WalterGilliam @mcoxmitchell @laurenkennedyMA @Cal1Moore on March 4 to discuss a path forward.

https://t.co/uukFIhGwES

[MatrixHumanServices @matrix_detroit]

We're grateful to all who joined us at the groundbreaking of the Matrix Center's $2 million renovation. Thank you @SenStabenow for making this possible. Special thanks to @MayorMikeDuggan for supporting our vision to create a first-class facility.
#MatrixCenter #Detroit

[MatrixHumanServices @matrix_detroit]

A big thank you @FOX2News for featuring the Matrix Center groundbreaking. Click this link to catch the excitement and learn more about our upcoming $2 million renovation.

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[Michelle Richard @edu_michelle]

Best way to start a Thursday? Hanging out with out of school time educators! #outofschooltime