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Family, Friend, & Neighbor Pathways (FFN)

If you’re a family member (grandmother, nanny aunt, etc.) or friend or neighbor providing child care, this program is for you!

Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) Pathways is a new pilot program designed to support family, friend or neighbor caregivers with training, resources, and certifications across the following four unique pathways. Click/tap each link to learn more.





Health & Safety Pathway

  • Learn how to keep children safe with workshops on child safety, CPR, First Aid and Nature Play.
  • Earn Certifications: CPR & First AID, Nature Play Educator
  • Get Support: Monthly support circles and self-care kits
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Wellness & Healing Pathway

  • Take care of yourself while caring for others by learning about trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and self-care.
  • Earn Certifications: Trauma-Informed Caregiver.
  • Get Support: Monthly support circles and self-care kits
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Care Champions Pathway

  • Strengthen your caregiving skills with tools to support children’s social-emotional development, special needs, and culturally responsive practices.
  • Earn Certifications: Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
  • Get Support: Monthly support circles and self-care kits
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Business Supports Pathway

  • Take your caregiving to the next level by learning how to start and run a licensed child care business.
  • Earn Certifications: undamentals of Childcare Business
  • Get Support: One-on-one coaching and licensing assistance
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Program benefits include: Stipends for attending workshops and completing training; access to free books and educational materials; personal coaching guidance; peer support and networking opportunities via monthly support circles.

Interested in participating or want to learn more? CLICK HERE to indicate your interest and someone from our team will be in touch with you.