<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[VAFCCA]]></title><description><![CDATA[VAFCCA]]></description><link>https://www.vafcca.org/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:43:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.vafcca.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Report Released: (VA) Infant and Toddler Gap Analysis 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[From our friends at VECF: "While Virginia has made significant progress in strengthening its public-private early childhood care and...]]></description><link>https://www.vafcca.org/post/report-released-va-infant-and-toddler-gap-analysis-2023</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64c10a666fa1e42e7615b0f1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:03:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c04eabff71f44db2a551eeeb9589a1f0.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>VAFCCA Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you have questions about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The VA Department of Health is hosting a monthly Questions and Answers session to help you learn more about the CACFP! 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From Voices: After a fast and furious 45 days the Virginia...]]></description><link>https://www.vafcca.org/post/over-257-million-dollars-in-the-state-budget-for-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6044f9ad689722001586df04</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:18:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0cd0e6_3f1c1f56f80e4b2899a18c45870896a9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>VAFCCA Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New grant program for aspiring FCC leaders!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We seek to build a more equitable and functional child care system by ensuring provider voices are included in decision-making and actions..]]></description><link>https://www.vafcca.org/post/new-grant-program-for-aspiring-fcc-leaders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6040f2083a477500151ac002</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:49:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ed00c_b3972319563a4bbb99ad490cb15bdcdf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_484,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>VAFCCA Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VAFCCA carries your concerns to Richmond!]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the Alliance, we are constantly working on your behalf to advance family child care in Virginia. We have great news to share with you...]]></description><link>https://www.vafcca.org/post/vafcca-carries-your-concerns-to-richmond</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602d1e93721f730017868e65</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:10:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0cd0e6_3f1c1f56f80e4b2899a18c45870896a9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>VAFCCA Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loan and Grant info for FCC! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Webinar: How Family Child Care Providers Can Take Advantage of the New Small Business Administration Loan and Grant Programs The...]]></description><link>https://www.vafcca.org/post/loan-and-grant-info-for-fcc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6005eebd0485260017dcbc1e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:26:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ed00c_360355deebad4b2791fca77f9d8f4631~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_223,h_221,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>VAFCCA Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free PPE for providers in Richmond and surrounding counties!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attention FCC business owners! If you live in one of the following counties, Chesterfield, Hanover, Richmond, Colonial Heights, Henrico,...]]></description><link>https://www.vafcca.org/post/free-ppe-for-providers-in-richmond-and-surrounding-counties</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fad57415424e400178916f1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:55:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0cd0e6_f829d54eba904bde94f25302e279f8db~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_668,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>VAFCCA Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Northam Announces Additional Funding for the Child Care Sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Northam announced $65.8 million additional funding from the CARES Act to support the child care sector. ]]></description><link>https://www.vafcca.org/post/gov-northam-announces-additional-funding-for-the-child-care-sector</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f91fe2e6fb3b1001744c667</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2020 21:53:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_a54c9ba5994c4df79d40150beff488b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>VAFCCA Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Copeland presents: How to Enforce Your Contracts and Policies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your contract and policies may be clearly written, but sometimes parents don’t follow all of your rules.]]></description><link>https://www.vafcca.org/post/tom-copeland-presents-how-to-enforce-your-contracts-and-policies</link><guid 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update on Virginia's Phase Three child care guidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[provide an update and answer questions regarding the revised Phase Three child care guidance.]]></description><link>https://www.vafcca.org/post/get-the-update-on-virginia-s-phase-three-child-care-guidance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f6d0fd1d91d3000171b64b5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:33:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_30525066313037424c656b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>VAFCCA Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sign-On to Support the Child Care Sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[From our friends at Voices for Virginia's Children: While lawmakers are meeting to revise the state budget during     the General...]]></description><link>https://www.vafcca.org/post/sign-on-to-support-the-child-care-sector</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f47f7411c630b0017abb5a4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:14:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>VAFCCA Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reduce Your Risks: Legal and Insurance Issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are many risks family child care providers are exposed to when they care for children: child injuries, property damage, parent lawsuit]]></description><link>https://www.vafcca.org/post/reduce-your-risks-legal-and-insurance-issues</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f344bf66f546e00176de72e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:13:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_696c536e4b5431494d7845~mv2_d_4023_2681_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>VAFCCA Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[American public overwhelmingly supports help for the child care system]]></title><description><![CDATA[From: 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Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Payroll Protection Program Extended!]]></title><description><![CDATA[That means millions of dollars are still available to family child care business owners through August 8th.]]></description><link>https://www.vafcca.org/post/payroll-protection-program-extended</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f034dbf15a3f00017a87a7b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2020 16:18:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_386c6e6258747846475a77~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>VAFCCA Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discounted registration to the NAFCC conference for FCC business owners, ends June 14th!]]></title><link>https://www.vafcca.org/post/discounted-registration-to-the-nafcc-conference-for-fcc-business-owners-ends-june-14th</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ee0fd1df4201600177c20a4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 15:54:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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is Essential Act in the US Senate.]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Congress must make significant investments to support child care providers as they continue to provide care for working families..."]]></description><link>https://www.vafcca.org/post/va-senator-tim-kaine-co-sponsors-child-care-is-essential-act-in-the-us-senate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ede54ddcfeaf00017bee057</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:13:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_d23cc4a909be4827b8bac3038fa3f728~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>VAFCCA Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webinar: ECE and Covid-19 updates. Phase two guidance. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[VECF will host a webinar with state agency officials on Monday, June 8 at 1:00 pm to provide an update]]></description><link>https://www.vafcca.org/post/webinar-ece-and-covid-19-updates-phase-two-guidance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ed905b3c9b9ee0017abda47</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:33:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>VAFCCA Team</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>