Child Care
NW Regional Child Care Coalition
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The NW Regional Child Care Coalition engages multi-sector stakeholders from Region 2 – Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee and Wexford Counties – in developing and implementing sustainable solutions tailored to address regional child care challenges.
In 2024, Networks Northwest worked with multiple community partners to lead a comprehensive planning effort. The process identified the root causes of the child care crisis, as well as feasible solutions that can be implemented by the region.
Building on the solutions identified in the Regional Child Care Plan, and in collaboration with Coalition members and additional stakeholders, the NW Regional Child Care Coalition is working to create a child care system that supports families, strengthens communities, and fuels economic growth in northwest lower Michigan.
Circular info graphic depicting the “Northwest Regional Child Care Coalition” organization structure. On the outer circle is that name. On the next circle inward are the words “Funder’s Circle” which encompasses the constituent sub-groups, whose names are: “Core Team,” “Family Advisory,” Child Care Provider Advisory,” “Employer Advisory,” “Child Care Technical Assistance Team,” Employer Engagement Team,” and ”Data Team.”
NW Regional Child Care Coalition Structure
Core TeamGuides NW RCCC's shared priorities and long-term strategic direction; balances alignment of regional solutions with necessary local efforts; supports coordinated implementation of workplan strategies. Who: RCCC Leads, Workgroup Leads, Advisory Group Representatives, Fund Developer, All RCCC members are welcome. |
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Advisory GroupsIncludes: Family Advisory, Employer Advisor, and Child Care Provider Advisor. Provide expertise to guide workgroup and overall NW RCCC work. Who: RCCC Leads, RCCC members who represent specific role. |
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WorkgroupsIncludes: Employere Engagement Team, Child Care Technical Assistance Team, and Data Team. Advance key strategies to achieve tangible outcomes. Who: Workgroup Lead, interested RCCC members, additional stakeholders. |
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Funder's CircleIncludes: Core Team, Family Advisory, Employer Advisor, Child Care Provider Advisor, Employere Engagement Team, Child Care Technical Assistance Team, and Data Team. Coordinates and leverages additional funding sources to support the NW RCCC's activities. Who: Fund Developer, RCCC Leads, regional funding partners. |
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These materials were developed under a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential using Child Care Development Funds (CCDF).
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