OUR MISSION

Promoting family childcare as an exceptional option
Advocating for positive and meaningful change
Creating an atmosphere of Family among Family Day Care Providers

To provide family child care professionals with the necessary tools to advocate for policy improvements and reinforcing core values. By offering continuous technical assistance and support services to providers in Buffalo’s diverse metropolitan area. To heighten and increase awareness of family child care as an excellent and unique option for quality care and early childhood education.

OUR VISION

Providing innovative quality services to Family Day Care Providers in Buffalo’s metropolitan area. To provide quality professional support for Family Daycare Providers through direct services, advocacy, vocational training, research, information dissemination, consultation, mentoring, and collaborative networking opportunities.

OUR VALUES

In conducting our business;
Our primary focus is on providers in Buffalo’s metropolitan area.
We act with integrity and in an ethical manner
We uphold transparency in governance and decision making
We respect the confidentiality of our members
We maintain honest and trustworthy relationships

In providing services to members;
We consult on members needs and reflect these in system improvements
We advocate on the interests of our members
We promote the public profile of Family Day Care

In relation to the participation of our membership;
We encourage inter-service support and mentoring
We respect the contribution of membership
We provide opportunities for membership feedback

In relation to staff;
We treat staff equitably and fairly in line with EEO and New York legislation
We provide appropriate direction and recognition for efforts
We provide opportunities for consultation on all relevant issues