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Family, Friend and Neighbor Minnesota

Intro

When you care for the children of family, friends or neighbors (FFN), you are providing critical support in helping children, families and the community thrive. You are more than a babysitter; and we are here to help support your work.

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Eligibility

Eligibility

Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers are home-based caregivers working outside of the formal child care system. Caregivers include grandparents, aunts, uncles, elders, older siblings, friends, neighbors, and others who provide informal child care.

Benefits

Benefits

FFN navigators provide ongoing support to FFN caregivers. Available support includes one-on-one meetings with local navigators, training, resource kits and more.

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More Information

Visit the Family, Friend and Neighbor Minnesota website to:

  • Explore the types of support available to FFN caregivers
  • Learn about becoming a legal nonlicensed provider to participate in the Child Care Assistance Program which allows qualifying families/guardians of the children you care for to receive assistance in paying for your care
  • Access social emotional learning, health and safety, and early learning kits
  • Discover training and educational resources to understand and improve children’s nutrition