What is FAMILY CHILD CARE NETWORK ACT introduced by Elise Stefanik?

Congress Woman Elise Stefanik recently introduced a FAMILY CHILD CARE NETWORK ACT with Congressman Lloyd Smucker. This Act allows states to repurpose the child care funds from American Rescue Plan to establish a Proofed solution where options for working families are non-existent. 

Elise said that North Country working families greatly depend on child care providers while they earn a living, yet many of our communities do not have enough options for child care. The American Rescue Plan did not address this growing problem, failing to invest in long-term solutions that would increase the quantity of child care businesses, especially in rural communities. My legislation offers a proven solution by allowing states to invest in Family Child Care Networks that can create new child care providers and enhance the viability of these incredibly important small businesses in our local communities.”

Congress Smucker also released a statement and said: “As parents are returning to work, the need for reliable, safe, and affordable childcare has never been greater. However, pumping tens of billions of dollars into the childcare system, like Congressional Democrats just did in President Biden’s “American Rescue Plan,” won’t solve the shortage long-term. We need to ensure dollars are being directed towards the creation of self-sustaining childcare networks that will continue to function effectively after the COVID-19 pandemic. I appreciate Rep. Stefanik’s leadership on this issue and appreciate the opportunity to work with her to create more child care options for families in need,” 

Benefits of Family Child Care Providers: 

It provides care for small groups of children in a home-based setting.

Its Also offers flexibility to parents seeking trusted care options, especially in rural communities.

Also In recent years, the number of family child care providers has declined, diminishing options for working parents

Benefits of Family Child Care Networks:

It offers a variety of services to family child care providers to support their business and enhance care.

It promotes quality improvement activities, facilitates healthy business practices, and utilizes shared services to reduce operating costs for providers.

 Family Child Care Networks highlighted as a research-backed, quality improvement strategy to support family child care providers.

While Democrats dump trillions of dollars on programs and increase inflation, Republicans offer smart, innovative, and fiscally responsible solutions

Look no further than the Family Child Care Networks Act, introduced this week by me and @RepSmucker⬇️ pic.twitter.com/QYxiu0tQvi

— Rep. Elise Stefanik (@RepStefanik) May 26, 2021