The Heart of Forsyth’s Child Care is Close to Home

70% of families in Forsyth County depend on Family, Friend & Neighbor (FFN) child caregivers.
Caregiver Support

Supporting the Backbone of Our Community

If you are a grandparent, aunt, uncle, friend, or neighbor providing regularly scheduled home-based care—including part and full time care during the day, before and after school, and/or nights and weekends—you are doing essential work for our children, families, and the future of Forsyth County. We are here to provide information, resources, and community connections that support you as you help our children thrive.

For Providers

Learning & Play Resources
Materials and activities that support your role in a child’s first development.
Professional Training
Free access to health, safety, and development courses to help you stay informed and prepared.
A Network of Support
Connections to local play & learn groups and fellow caregivers who understand your daily journey.
advocacy

The Time to Act is Now

Our child care system is at a breaking point. To remain economically competitive, North Carolina must align its policies with the community reality of how families actually work and live.

The FFNCCA is uniting caregivers, families, and leaders to advocate for this critical workforce and secure equitable support by advocating for:

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Repealing the Felony Law

Modernize legislation to remove barriers that prevent trusted caregivers from being recognized and supported.

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Budgeting for Impact

Sponsor and secure state funding to provide resources and training directly to home-based providers.

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Expanding Voucher Access

Champion federal and state funding that allows child care vouchers to follow the family’s choice of care.

Interested in learning more about what is happening at the state level to address the Child Care Crisis?

NC Child Care Task Force Updates
about the alliance

The Family, Friend, and Neighbor Child Care Alliance is dedicated to advancing a culturally responsive and supported child care ecosystem in Forsyth County.

We recognize that this child care option is an essential child care infrastructure option trusted by families, critical to our workforce, and vital to our economy.

By removing barriers and providing equitable resources, we are working to ensure that family choice and community reality are at the heart of our child care ecosystem. Together, we are powering the workforce of today and building the strong starts our children need to lead the economy of tomorrow.

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The Alliance is powered by a coalition of dedicated Forsyth County community organizations and supported by the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.

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