Black/African American Family Friend & Neighbor Care Institute
A program to support African American/Black families and friends caring for children 0-5
Be part of the movement to increase access to warm, supportive, quality child care to Black children in San Francisco by joining our Family Friend & Neighbor Care Institute.
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Children’s Council is seeking African American family members, friends and neighbors who are interested in learning about early childhood development, while getting support on the pathway to opening your own home-based family child care program.
You can help:
- Increase the number of African American early educators in San Francisco
- Improve outcomes for African American children
- Build a strong support system for African American families, educators and young children
How it works:
- Attend free monthly workshops (February – June 2023)
- Obtain resources and Play & Learn materials
- Get support from an experienced licensed family child care provider-mentor
- Receive a stipend upon successful completion of all FFN Care Institute activities
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In order to participate in this program you must:
- Be a Black/African American person currently caring for a child age 0-8
- Be a resident of San Francisco and/or caring for a child age 0-8 who resides in San Francisco
- Meet once a month with a mentor
- Attend an Orientation and all FFN Care Institute Workshops
To apply for the Spring 2023 FFN Care Institute, click here.
For more information blackeceteam@childrenscouncil.org
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