Corning Cares: Strengthening Family Childcare Through Partnership & Appreciation
Every other month, Families First in Cabarrus County joins forces with Corning, Inc. to make special deliveries to show our networks of child care providers appreciation for all they do to keep our communities going. From high-quality child care to supporting economic growth and stability, our local providers are making a huge impact on the communities they serve.
During these special deliveries, a team member from Families First and two members of the Corning team visit child care providers along one of three network routes to deliver swag, gifts, cleaning supplies, scholarship checks provided by Families First, and handwritten thank you notes created by Corning.
The Power of Being Seen: Elevating Family Home Childcare
The power of face-to-face contact lies in the largely unseen, yet beautiful, work carried out behind the closed doors of Family Home Childcares, where more than 67% of our children and future leaders are cared for every day in North Carolina.
This effort has empowered providers with a renewed sense of value, connection, and appreciation, reinforcing the importance of being seen, heard, and supported in their vital work of caring for children and families.
Impact on Providers: Support and Efficiency
Monthly network meetings, along with weekly liaison meetings with each network’s board chair and secretaries, enhance overall services and well-being by sharing business best practices, providing access to a coverage pool, reducing administrative burdens, helping with licensing, navigating increased capacity regulation changes, and promoting pay equity.
Impact on the Community: Economic Growth & Stability
This initiative strengthened both families and the local economy by addressing the childcare shortage, supporting non-traditional work hours, empowering new childcare businesses, meeting local business needs, attracting workers to major employers, and increasing licensed childcare spaces.
Impact on Families: Family Stability
Expands childcare options, guarantees access to high-quality care, and encourages consistent best practices to better support families.
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