Child Care Resource Center - NC

09/25/2026

You don’t need a big plan to make time for connection this weekend. Put out a few simple things—blocks, crayons, a cardboard box or a favourite book—and let your child decide what happens next.

Ask, “What are we making?” or “Can you show me how it works?” Following their lead gives them room to imagine, make choices and share their ideas with you.

What does your child love playing with at home?

09/24/2026

Parent Tip: Make mornings easier with a picture schedule.

Getting everyone ready and out the door can be stressful. A simple picture schedule can help your child know what comes next.

Use photos or drawings to show each step of the morning: get dressed, eat breakfast, brush teeth and put on shoes. Look at the schedule together and let your child point to each step as they finish it.

Knowing what to expect can make transitions easier and give your child a chance to practice doing things independently. Start with just a few steps and adjust the schedule to fit your family’s mornings.

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09/23/2026

Spend this Saturday shopping local at the Boston-Thurmond Open Air Farmers Market! 🌿

Browse community vendors, enjoy food from the Bruh B Que food truck, and connect with neighbors in Winston-Salem.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
📍 Boston-Thurmond Outreach Center, Winston-Salem, NC
🎟️ Free admission

Bring a friend and come support local vendors!

09/23/2026

Planting Fall Bulbs in North Carolina? Help grow a stronger community.

Find out more about our "Plant A Difference" fundraiser, gardening tips and fall bulb planting frequently answered questions and more
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Planting fall bulbs in North Carolina? Learn when to plant spring-flowering bulbs and how CCRC’s Plant a Difference fundraiser supports the community

09/22/2026

What are your child care options?

With so many types of care available, choosing the right one for your child can feel overwhelming.

Families may consider child care centers, Family Child Care Homes, preschool programs, before- and after-school care, or care provided by a trusted family member, friend or neighbor.

Child Care Resource Center is committed to helping families understand their options and find care that meets their child’s needs, schedule and family circumstances.

Let us help you get started:
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09/21/2026

October and November are ideal months to plant spring-flowering bulbs in North Carolina.

Plant your fall bulbs in well-drained soil—soil that allows excess water to flow away instead of pooling around the bulbs. The soil should stay moist but never soggy.

If your soil holds water, add compost to improve drainage or plant your fall bulbs in a raised bed or container with drainage holes.

Plant now, then look forward to beautiful color next spring!

Plant beauty. Plant possibility.
Plant a difference. 💗

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09/18/2026

El cuidado de familiares, amigos y vecinos (FFN) siempre ha sido universal.

Mucho antes de que el cuidado infantil universal formara parte de las conversaciones actuales sobre políticas públicas, los cuidadores FFN ya brindaban un cuidado amoroso, confiable y esencial. Su labor ayuda a las familias a trabajar mientras cuidan a los niños en hogares y comunidades que les resultan familiares.

Sin embargo, los cuidadores FFN remunerados ganan un promedio de apenas $7,420 al año, y muchos no tienen acceso a salarios justos, atención médica ni otros beneficios importantes. Esto debe cambiar.

Un sistema de cuidado infantil verdaderamente universal debe reconocer y apoyar a todos los cuidadores—incluidos abuelos, familiares, amigos y vecinos—y garantizar que sus voces sean incluidas en las decisiones sobre políticas públicas.

Durante la , comparte tu visión de un futuro en el que los cuidadores FFN sean reconocidos, celebrados y apoyados, y en el que cada niño tenga acceso al cuidado que necesita.

Obtenga más información sobre el cuidado FFN y la Alianza de Cuidado Infantil FFN: https://childcareresourcecenter.org/providers/family-friends-neighbors-ffn/

Home Grown

09/18/2026

Long before universal child care became part of today’s policy conversations, Family, Friend and Neighbor caregivers were providing loving, trusted and essential care—helping families work while nurturing children in familiar homes and communities.

Yet paid FFN caregivers earn an average of just $7,420 annually, and many lack access to fair wages, health care and other important benefits. This needs to change.

A truly universal child care system must recognize and support every type of caregiver—including grandparents, relatives, friends and neighbors—and ensure their voices are included in policy decisions.

During , share your vision for a future where FFN caregivers are recognized, celebrated and supported—and every child has the care they need.

Find out more about FFN and the FFN Child Care Alliance
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Home Grown

09/17/2026

La alimentación es mucho más que nutrición: favorece la salud infantil, conecta a los niños con sus familias y tradiciones culturales, y crea experiencias de aprendizaje enriquecedoras mediante la cocina, la conversación y el juego.

Los cuidadores familiares, amigos y vecinos (FFN, por sus siglas en inglés) son personas de confianza que brindan cuidado confiable y un apoyo esencial a las familias. A medida que aumenta el costo de los alimentos, muchos se esfuerzan por ofrecer comidas y refrigerios nutritivos mientras enfrentan los desafíos económicos relacionados con el cuidado infantil. Sin embargo, según una encuesta de 2021, el 34 % de los cuidadores FFN también enfrenta inseguridad alimentaria.

Durante la , queremos crear conciencia sobre la necesidad de brindar mayor apoyo comunitario, recursos de cuidado infantil asequibles y acceso a alimentos saludables para los cuidadores FFN y los niños que cuidan.

¿Cuál es su receta favorita o un recuerdo especial de haber cocinado con un cuidador FFN, o de haberlo hecho como cuidador? ¡Compártalo en los comentarios! 🍎🥕💛

Obtenga más información sobre el cuidado FFN y la Alianza de Cuidado Infantil FFN:

https://childcareresourcecenter.org/providers/family-friends-neighbors-ffn/

Home Grown

09/17/2026

Food is more than nourishment—it supports children’s health, connects them to family and cultural traditions, and creates enriched learning experiences through cooking, conversation and play.

Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers are trusted caregivers who provide reliable care and important family support. As food costs continue to rise, many work hard to serve nutritious meals and snacks while managing the financial challenges of caring for children. Yet, according to a 2021 survey, 34% of FFN caregivers experience food insecurity themselves.

During , we are raising awareness of the need for greater community support, affordable child care resources and healthy food access for FFN caregivers and the children they nurture.

What is a favorite recipe or special memory you have of cooking with an FFN caregiver—or as a caregiver? Share it in the comments! 🍎🥕💛

Find out more about FFN care & the FFN Child Care Alliance
https://childcareresourcecenter.org/providers/family-friends-neighbors-ffn/

Home Grown