Investing in child care. Supporting communities.

We help children, families, and communities thrive by increasing the availability, affordability, and quality of early care and education.

Our Mission

How Can We Help You?

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Explore Services by State

Connect with our state and national teams to learn how First Children's Finance serves your region. These teams are specially equipped and trained to manage the unique needs in their service area and can navigate laws, regulations, and mandates to simplify the financing process.

Just Released: New Multistate Child Care Business Sustainability Report

Get a closer look at the business realities shaping child care—and join FCF’s October 15 webinar to discuss the findings across five states.

 

What Drives Our Work

First Children's Finance supports child care entrepreneurs, partners with communities to improve access to child care, and informs policymakers to invest in child care. Learn what drives us to support excellent child care.

Our Mission & Vision

Our mission is to grow the supply and business sustainability of excellent child care. Learn more about our vision to make child care plentiful, accessible, and responsive to local needs.

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Our Team

Meet our team of professionals from across the country, bringing deep experience in child care, business, finance, and community development.

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