AllAllMiscPublicationsRCCF LessonsReportsStatements Centering Native Voices: Lessons from Philanthropy and Community, Executive Summaries PDFNov 14, 2023The ECFC and Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) Indigenous Early Childhood Workgroup engaged Roanhorse Consulting, LLC, an indigenous and woman owned firm, interview both EC philanthropists working in Native communities, and leaders in those communities to understand authentic partnerships with Native Communities. Two reports provide rich feedback and recommendations for action. Read the Executive reports for both, and link to the full reports. ECFC & RCCF Respond to Proposed Changes to Child Care PDFAug 29, 2023ECFC comments submitted on the Federal government’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed regulatory changes to the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), also known in Federal regulations as the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). CCDF is the biggest source of federal funding to states, territories, and Tribes to help families pay for child care and to improve the quality of care. Proposed regulatory changes represent a strong effort by the administration to push for changes that are possible within the current federal law to help families and providers. ECFC 2023-2028 Strategic Plan LinkJul 03, 2023Thirty years ago, ECFC was started by a ‘motley crew’ of children and youth grantmakers that recognized the need to convene funders who supported the unique time of life that makes up the early years. Since then, we have learned together, seeded systemic change, elevated policy conversations and over the last few years, evolved into a strategic body pushing equity and alignment in the early learning funding space. Learn more about our work and priorities in our 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. ECFC Statement on Inclusive EC Programs and Developmentally Appropriate Practices PDFMay 10, 2023ECFC and our philanthropic partners stand by the need for welcoming and inclusive early childhood programs for children of all races and family structures, including LGBTQ+ families. Read our statement in support of the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) Guide, in response to Alabama’s decision to prohibit Pre-K educators from employing a revised version of the DAP guidelines. ECFC 2022 Annual Report PDFMay 09, 2023Thirty years ago, ECFC was started by a ‘motley crew’ of children and youth grantmakers that recognized the need to convene funders who supported the unique time of life that makes up the early years. Since then, we have learned together, seeded systemic change, elevated policy conversations and over the last few years, evolved into a strategic body pushing equity and alignment in the early learning funding space. In 2022, together, we reflected on the growth of our community in recent years and laid our plans for our future. LIFT. BUILD. EXPAND. TRANSFORM. 2022 RCCF Annual Report PDFMar 31, 2023The Raising Child Care Fund (RCCF) is proud to release our 2022 Annual Report. We are an active philanthropic partner in the national movement to transform child care into a system that works for all families and for all those who care for and educate young children. RCCF partners with community organizers in 17 states (including the District of Columbia) who are leading the charge to lift voices, build power and expand equity in child care. This report celebrates key wins, highlights their collective impact, and shares new lessons with the philanthropic community. Clarissa’s Battle, Growth of a Movement: Viewing Guide PDFDec 23, 2022Clarissa’s Battle is a documentary film that gives us insight into an erupting movement for childcare and early-childhood education funding,and the struggle of parents and providers on the front line. This viewing guide offers extensive considerations for planning local screenings, including suggestions for building out events, engaging partners, and basic logistics. Created by GOOD DOCS LLC with contributions from ECFC's Raising Child Care Fund. ECFC 2021 Annual Report PDFMay 12, 2022As ECFC celebrates 30 years, we reflect on our collective strength as a collaborative, and our focus on the most pressing issues facing families: relieving the economic and social and emotional pressures induced by the pandemic; creating sustainable improvements to family circumstances; and dismantling the effects of systemic racism. RCCF 2021 Annual Report PDFMar 31, 2022EXPANDING EQUITY IN CHILDCARE A Look At Our Community Organizers -The Raising Child Care Fund (RCCF) is proud to release our 2021 Annual Report highlighting key achievements and lessons learned from our journey this past year. Since 2019, we have worked in a rapidly changing context alongside our grantee partners – now 16 organizations in 14 states and the District of Columbia – who lift voices, build power and expand equity in demanding and creating solutions to the growing child care crisis. ECFC Statement on Full Funding for Early Care and Education Programs PDFSep 28, 2021ECFC joins the call for bigger and bolder investments toward a fully funded, affordable, accessible, and high-quality early care and education system for all young children; and for American Rescue Fund plans to be made permanent to not only address an immediate crisis, but support transformative change to reform the early care and education system. Raising Child Care Fund Fact Sheet PDFSep 09, 2021RCCF pools and shift private foundation dollars to grassroots organizations working alongside families and early educators in centers and homes to build their power and move the child care system to promote racial, gender, and economic equity. Championing Equity – A Toolkit for Funders Interested in Investing in Immigrant Children and Other Bilingual or Multilingual Children LinkJul 20, 2021ECFC toolkit for EC funders full of practical strategies for getting started, tips on where to find relevant data to inform your decisions, and stories to inspire you from champions in the early childhood funder community. 123 Load More