We’re celebrating #FFNAppreciationWeek! Where are the most license-exempt providers (LEPs) located in Michigan? Most LEPs live in densely populated and urban counties. However, license-exempt care is popular in counties across the entire state.
#FFNCareIsAlwaysThere
FFN care provides an essential service to ensure families can go to work, yet caregivers often don’t have access to critical support such as fair wages, health care, and other benefits. FFN caregivers give so much and deserve so much more. #FFNCareIsAlwaysThere
The number of children with license-exempt providers (LEPs) declined during the pandemic but numbers are rebounding. Over 9,400 children received care from LEPs in 2023 using a Child Development and Care Scholarship. www.michigan.gov/mikidsmatter...
#FFNCareIsAlwaysThere #FFNAppreciationWeek
💭 Who are FFN caregivers? They are the grandmothers, nanas, aunties, abuelitas, family, friends and neighbors who care for children. They are the pillars of their communities. #FFNCareIsAlwaysThere
License-exempt providers (LEPs) make up about half of the providers paid through the CDC Scholarship Program in Michigan! Their popularity show how important it is to include LEPs in child care networking groups. www.michigan.gov/mikidsmatter...
#FFNCareIsAlwaysThere #FFNAppreciationWeek
