Resources for Family Support Programs

COMPILED BY: JADE WICKS

Your work holds immense significance. Every day, you and your team contribute to supporting families, striving for better outcomes. At KIPS, our objective is to equip you with the tools necessary to assess the parents and caregivers you serve, enabling you to identify strengths and areas for improvement, and ultimately provide tailored support where it’s most needed.

In our quest to assist your parenting program, we’ve searched the internet for various resources that could offer additional support. Additionally, we’ve come across other blogs listing numerous grants and resources that we believe are worth highlighting.

Disclaimer: While we’ve compiled these resources, we haven’t conducted an exhaustive investigation into each opportunity listed below. We refrain from making any claims regarding their viability or your program’s eligibility for funding.

Funding Resources

MIECHV Program Grant Funding
Administration for Children & Families Grants
Grants.gov
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Active Parenting Publishers – Need Funding to Get Your Parenting Program Going?
- A blog post that lists out various funding resource opportunities – most of which are grant-based.

Know of any other funding resources? Let us know so we can share! Message jade@kipscoaching.com.

Organization Resources

First Five Years Fund – Offers compelling insights into the effects of early childhood development learning programs tailored to your state.
ChildCare.gov – Lists out local resources for the families you work with based on your state.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – Provides multiple resources to early childhood development professionals.
Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive Resources – Various resources from the Office of the Administration for Children & Families to support providers in helping children.
Start Early Resources – Start Early offers resources on their website for early childhood professionals.
UNICEF – Early Childhood Development
Childcare Technical Assistance Network – Resource Guide: Child Development Resources for Families & Providers
Institute for the Advancement of Family Support Professionals
All Education Schools – Lists out various resources available for early childhood education.