Join FFCCHA

All Membership (Membresía) levels have the following benefits: voting at our annual General Meeting, a subscription to our newsletter, The Grapevine, and member rate on training and conference registration fees.

Chapter Educators and Co-Educators will also be eligible to apply for scholarships for our FFCCHA training, conference, and the Leadership Summit.

FCC Providers who join their local FFCCHA chapter and have NAFCC membership (see Premium options below) will also be eligible to apply for NAFCC accreditation scholarships.

FFCCHA is a state affiliate of our national organization – National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC). All FFCCHA members can join NAFCC through FFCCHA at a discounted rate. See the FFCCHA Premium memberships!

Educator/Provider memberships below:

  • Member (FFCCHA)
    A person who owns and operates a registered Florida Licensed or Registered Family Child Care Home.
  • Co-Educator (FFCCHA) – A person who works 40 hours or more per month in a Licensed or Registered Family Child Care home.

Non Educator/Provider memberships below:

  • Alumni (FFCCHA)– A former family child care provider/educator member of FFCCHA (retired or changed profession)
  • Advocate (FFCCHA) – A supporter of family child care homes, past parent, an employee of an agency, coalition or college, or substitute/employee who works less than 40 hours in the FCC home.
  • Parent (FFCCHA) – A current parent of a child that is enrolled in a regulated FCC home.
  • Agency or Business (FFCCHA) – A business, agency, or corporation that wants to support the Family Child Care providers as early care educators.

Join A FFCCHA Chapter Near You!

Use these orange links below:

Join us Virtually for In-service Training

Advocacy training on Oct 16 at 6pm For more info Visit: In-Service page

Join Us at our Annual Leadership Summit

November 8, 2025, Kissimmee, FL Scholarships Available! For more info: Visit Annual Leadership Summit page

Join Us at our Annual Conference

June 24-28 Enhancing Our Minds…in 2026 Save the Date 2026 Scholarships available for volunteers!

Register Online now: https://familychildcare.org/shop/

For more info: Visit Annual Conference page

Thursday, June 26 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Click here to register

Empowering Child Care Providers: Strategies for Sensory, Behavioral, and Academic Success

By Janis Nakagama

Are you caring for children, from infants to school-age, who face sensory, behavioral, physical, or academic challenges? You’re not alone, and this presentation is for YOU! Join us for a transformative learning experience designed to empower you with the tools and strategies to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children you care for.

Thursday, June 26 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Click here to register

Creating a Responsive Classroom with Leo Leonni’s Picture Books

Presented by: Dawn Espinoza

Many of us have read Leo Leonni’s picture books aloud to young children throughout the years. Join us as we discover the pathway to developing a responsive preschool classroom as we incorporate the author’s books into your morning circle experiences. Participants will incorporate Leo Leonni’s picture books into daily lesson plans to enhance responsive behaviors.

Related Links

Leadership Summit and Full Board meeting
Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista

November 8, 2025

Orlando Lake Buena Vista South

Kissimmee, FL 34746