Based on a successful model in five other states, Parent Ambassadors equips parent and child care providers with the tools to leverage their stories into action that creates lasting change at the local, state, and federal levels.
In August 2020, NECC’s Quality Child Care Partnerships department launched a statewide initiative to respond to the growing challenges facing the child care industry. This program, called the Child Care Network, was born out of two innovative pilot projects and initiated in 2019. The Child Care Network’s goal is to address the industry’s greatest challenges including antiquated business practices, low wages, isolation, and large numbers of educators leaving the field.
In November 2022, a survey was sent out to Network participants who, in the last two years had participated in one or more program components. The purpose was to obtain their feedback on the degree they were satisfied with the program, the extent the program helped them with their business practices, their ability to obtain licensure, and to improve their interactions with children in their programs.
“If anyone is in doubt or seeking ways to speak up, or advocate, this is the place to be with Parent Ambassadors.”
– Network Educator
Contacted an elected official
Believe it is important to vote in all elections
Plan to stay connected with the program
– 2022 Parent Ambassador
