Assistance
Every provider needs help with their childcare facility. LISC has partnered with local childcare technical assistance agencies to help providers throughout the grant process. Connect with any of the agencies below to get assistance with your childcare needs.
AOK is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to training, coaching, and partnering with home-based educators to create thriving, inclusive childcare communities. We work directly with new and experienced educators in Connecticut and New York City, providing support services at no cost as you build a licensed family childcare program. The majority of our workshops, coaching, and materials are provided in English and Spanish.
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Our Services:
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Licensing Supports: All Our Kin assists aspiring educators to become licensed and run childcare programs from their homes.
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Business Program: Family childcare providers are educators and small business owners, and we are here to help your business grow! During our Business Series, educators develop the skills to create and maintain budgets, handle record-keeping and taxes, market their programs, and more!
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Educational Coaching: All Our Kin’s educational coaches can partner with you in growing your child development skills, teaching practices, curriculum-building, and family engagement.
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Professional Development: Our in-person and virtual workshops cover everything from early literacy to communication with families to art education to social-emotional learning.
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Communities of Support: Taking care of children is rewarding, and also challenging! We want you to have the support and camaraderie you deserve.
If you would like help with your business needs, All Our Kin's Interest Form is available here:
Contact: Lorena Fernandez
The Women's Business Development Council (WBDC), an OEC-funded partner, is offering one-on-one virtual advising at no cost, to help licensed and aspiring childcare centers and group homes in applying for Facilities Funding. Assistance includes guidance on your proposed funding project, preparing your financials, working on a business plan, acquiring a business bank account, implementing a bookkeeping system, and more. We have daytime, evening, and weekend hours available, and can support you in English and Spanish. To request your free virtual appointment with a WBDC Business Advisor to support you with your application or business generally, click the button below.
Family childcare networks offer providers opportunities to develop long-term professional relationships and peer-to-peer support. When you become a member of a network, you will have access to support and resources that can help you improve your business practices. The Family Child Care Networks are committed to working with you to provide free coaching, consultation, and professional development to promote your business and meet the need to have quality childcare accessible to families in your community. Click below to find your Family Child Care Network:
The Connecticut Association for the Education of Young Children (CTAEYC) is the state affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). CTAEYC and NAEYC are dedicated to improving the lives of young children and their families by focusing on empowering the professionals that work with them.
CTAEYC is proud to be the Staffed Family Child Care Network in Regions 3, 4, 5, and 6
CTAEYC Enroll in ctSHARES for your business!
250 Pomeroy Ave, Unit 110
Meriden, CT 06450
Karen Rainville Visit the CTAEYC official website:
Phone: (475) 343 - 3935
Email: krainville@ctaeyc.org
"In support of over 300 providers, TEAM Inc is honored and grateful to continue as well as build upon its longstanding partnerships with Family Childcare Homes in Connecticut – ensuring the ongoing expansion of high-quality childcare options for working parents and increasing the supply of Infant & Toddler care.”
TEAM’s Staffed Family Child Care Network is pleased to offer support services to providers in Region 1.
TEAM recognizes the great value in Family Child Care. This Network is designed to connect each provider with valuable resources, professional development opportunities and business supports. Most importantly, we strive to increase your connection to the early childhood community and to other family child care providers! You are invited to get to know us and be a part of our growing population of FCCP.