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"Most people have a deep respect for the education and nurturing that we give to children. We should remember that as we continue our work in 2007."—Pat Taylor, Lowell family child care provider

“La mayoría tiene un respeto profundo por la educación y crianza que les damos a los niños. Debemos recordar eso el 2007 mientras continuemos con nuestro trabajo”. —Pat Taylor, proveedora de cuidado infantil familiar de Lowell.

"The voters I talked to on Election Day were very excited about Question 3! They were so happy to vote for providers because many of them are parents with children in family child care. They knew that if we have a union, we will have the support we need to do a better job."—Evelyne Dalembert, Somerville family child care provider

“Los votantes con los que hablé el día de las elecciones estaban muy animados por la pregunta 3! Estaban contentísimos de votar a favor de los proveedores porque muchos son padres con niños en cuidado infantil familiar. Sabían que si teníamos una unión, tendríamos la ayuda que necesitábamos para hacer un trabajo mejor”. —Evelyne Dalembert, proveedora de cuidado infantil familiar de Somerville

Access

Family Child Care Provider Survey:
What would you like to see the Providers Union prioritize in 2007?

We have a chance to make big improvements in early care and education for kids – and for our profession – this year if we stay united and speak with one voice. Please fill out the survey below about the issues that matter most to you and the families you serve so we can establish our priorities moving forward.

Your name *

Your city *

Your telephone *

Your e-mail address *

Check all that apply:

A voice in state laws and regulations governing family child care
Raising voucher rates
Access to affordable, quality health care
Other benefits like a retirement plan and/or disability insurance

Affordable and accessible education and training for providers
Incentives and rewards for providing higher quality care
Vacation and sick time

Allowing more working families to qualify for vouchers
Reducing the cost of supplies and educational materials
Direct deposit of reimbursement checks

The role of family child care in the proposed universal pre-K system
Other

Do you accept vouchers?

Yes
No

Are you part of a system?

Yes
No

If yes, any comments/concerns?

Do you have any thoughts or concerns about the proposed universal pre-K system?

Do you have difficulty accessing affordable, convenient, relevant training/education?

Yes
No

Are there changes you would like to see?

I have:

CDA
College classes
Associates

Bachelors
NAFCC Accreditation

Years of experience in Family Child Care

Any other suggestions? E-mail us.

Statewide Steering Committee Nomination

Providers are organizing into a statewide steering committee to keep each other informed and work together on issues important to our profession. Please take the time to nominate yourself or another provider to the committee.

I agree to serve on the statewide steering committee
I nominate another person to serve on the statewide sterring committee

Name

Phone

E-mail address

Take Action

YES! I will do my part to help build a strong, united voice for family provier. Check all the activitis that you will participate in:

Visit with my state representative or senator in their home district or Beacon Hill
Invite my state representative or senator to join me as a Provider for a Day
Call or write to my senator or representativ about provider issues
Attend a regional conference of Family Providers
Host an evening or weekend house meeting for providers

Family Child Care Provider Survey: What would you like to see the Providers Union prioritize in 2007?

Family Child Care Provider Survey:
What would you like to see the Providers Union prioritize in 2007?