Family Friend and Neighbor (FFN) Child Care Providers’ Perceptions, Experiences, and Motivations for Leadership (March 2024)

Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) child care providers play a critical role in delivering culturally responsive, flexible care to millions of families. Yet their leadership potential often goes untapped.

Our new report, Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Child Care Providers’ Perceptions, Experiences, and Motivations for Leadership, examines FFN providers’ leadership perceptions and needs.

Key insights from the Executive Summary:

• Leadership is defined as advocacy, collaboration, and expertise.

• Two-thirds of FFN providers already serve as leaders in their communities.

• FFN providers seek supports such as mentorship, funding, and accessible training.

  
  

This report outlines actionable steps for strengthening leadership opportunities among FFN providers. The study was conducted for the Child Care Providers United Training Fund by Early Care and Education Consulting and the Indigo Cultural Center Research Team, with funding from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.

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