Child Care Aware of America

We are so excited to announce that Layla Zaidane, President & CEO of Future Caucus, will be the opening plenary speaker at Symposium 2025! Join Layla and other national, state, and local leaders, advocates, and changemakers to share insights and develop solutions for a stronger child care system! Register for Symposium 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/daX4J_dS #ChildCareStrong

Child care providers are the heart of quality care—their skills and dedication shape kids' health and happiness. ?? Fair compensation and support ensure they can continue showing up for our children every day! https://lnkd.in/dMaBECfJ #ChildCareMatters #ValueCaregivers

?? Join Our Team! We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to help us make a difference. If you’re ready to bring your skills to a dynamic and impactful organization, we want to hear from you! https://lnkd.in/eVsFyWwF #Hiring #JoinOurTeam #CareerOpportunities

The 2025 legislative session marks a crucial moment for states to make further investments in child care funding and policies. Check out our latest blog post for a first look at what’s ahead for state policymakers in 2025 on child care? https://hubs.li/Q039V_jz0 #childcarestrong #InvestInChildCare #ChildCareMatters

America’s child care system is facing growing challenges, and CCR&Rs are key to the solution. Our position statement provides actionable strategies for anyone invested in our child care system to help advocate and call for investment in CCR&Rs! https://lnkd.in/ez6HAquf #ChildCareMatters #SupportCCRRs #childcarestrong

"More than forty percent of American families are struggling to find affordable childcare." Listen to the latest from @NPR @1a about the rising costs of child care in the US. https://n.pr/4huSmZf

Where can you find: ? National, state, and local child care leaders ? Important conversations about the child care system ? Fun and engaging networking opportunities At Symposium 2025! Join us in Arlington, VA May 4-7 where we will come together to sharpen our skills and share solutions to make high-quality, affordable child care available to all children. CCAoA Members save $250 off the cost of registration! Learn more and register today! https://lnkd.in/daX4J_dS #childcarestrong #problemstoprogress #childcareaware

???What do CCR&Rs Do? They empower families by connecting them to Quality Child Care Choices! CCR&Rs are critical in helping parents find affordable, high-quality care that meets their needs, access financial support, and make informed decisions for their children’s future. Learn more about how CCR&Rs impact and support their communities and why they are a critical part of the child care system: https://lnkd.in/ez6HAquf #ChildCareMatters #SupportCCRRs #childcarestrong

Want to learn more about child care in your state? Need help paying for food or health care? CCAoA's FREE State by State Resource Map can point you in the right direction. Find local resources on child care, health and social services, financial assistance, support for children with special needs, and more. #childcare #childcarestrong #childcarehelp

CCR&Rs are key to solving the challenges faced by America’s child care system—yet they often go unrecognized and underfunded. Our latest resource: Making States and Communities Child Care Strong: The Role of Child Care Resource & Referral Organizations, is designed to help change that! ?? Download this free resource and learn how to start advocating for CCR&Rs today! https://lnkd.in/ez6HAquf #ChildCareMatters #SupportCCRRs #childcarestrong