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Family Support Center RFP is Coming

Maryland Family Network (MFN), the state-wide intermediary overseeing the network of Family Support Centers, will be issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Maryland agencies and organizations to operate/establish a Family Support Center in a Maryland community or region. Centers serve families with children birth through three and/or expectant parents. MFN anticipates awarding multiple grants to support both the planning and full operations of new Family Support Centers.
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FY 2020 Annual Report

We are pleased to release MFN's 2020 Impact Report. Thank you for your continuing support in our mission to make sure every child has strong families, quality early learning environments, and a champion for their interests. 
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RFP for Child Care Resource Center Announced

Maryland Family Network has announced a Request for Proposals to operate a Child Care Resource Center. Maryland’s regional Child Care Resource Centers (CCRCs) make up the Maryland Child Care Resource Network (MCCRN), which provides leadership, training and other services to improve the quality, availability, and affordability of child care in communities across the state.
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Coaching & Mentoring

Thoughtful coaching and mentoring approaches contribute to the quality and effectiveness of early childhood programs.
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MFN Launches Program to Provide Free Support to Diverse Set of Child Care Providers

Maryland Family Network today announced the launch of “Maryland Child Care Boost,” a pilot program that will equip select family child care providers with free tools to help them remain fully enrolled, financially sound, and focused on the high-quality care and education of our youngest learners.
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Caring in a Time of Pandemic

The report details the data gleaned from child care providers across the state via a survey conducted in January. The providers report that since March of 2020, their monthly expenses have increased on average $5,339 per location as a result of needing to purchase essential PPEs and other COVID related health and safety expenses. 
Caring During Covid

Caring During COVID: The Impact of the Pandemic on Maryland Child Care Providers

Caring During COVID: The Effects of the Pandemic on Md's Child Care Providers
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MFN Statement on Reopening Child Care

Returning to “normal” is not our goal—building better child care for children, families, and providers is.
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Over Half of Maryland’s Child Care Programs May Close Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

According to a Maryland Family Network survey, 51% of child care programs in the state say they may close if families must keep children home for extended periods as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall 67% of child care businesses owners already report a financial loss due to the closures and reduced attendance.