Family, Friends & Neighbor Care
Children being cared for by family, friend, or neighbor (FFN) caregivers in home settings is informal care, as opposed to the care provided in more formal and professional center-based and family child care markets. FFN care is also known as kith and kin care.
For more information about FFN, read:
- Find Play & Learn groups in your area by calling your local Child Care Resource & Referral program
- FFN Policy Paper
- Child Care Resources FFN Grant Paper
- The Strengths and Benefits of FFN Care