Family Friend and Neighbor Caregivers

Who are Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) Caregivers?

They are a large and important group of Minnesotans who care for the children of family members, friends or neighbors on a regular basis.  For many parents in Minnesota, 46%, Family Friend and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers are their primary child care arrangement,  enabling them to get to work or school each day.

How can Child Care Resource & Referral help?

Child Care Resource & Referral agencies throughout Minnesota are here to help by providing resources and support services for all FFN caregivers including free Support Kits and Grant Dollars.

Support Kits

To help support caregivers in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties we have developed free kits which contain children's toys, books, art supplies, activity books and more.

FFN Grants

FFN caregivers can apply for items that are directly related to provider care for children such as:

Safety Items	Equipment	Toys That Teach
first aid kits	high chair	age appropriate toys
fire extinguisher	porta cribs	age appropriate books
outlet covers	strollers
safety gates

Newsletters

A newsletter goes out three times a year containing activities, recipes, and other information.  If you would like to receive this newsletter please contact us.

For more information contact:

Crystal at Child Care Choices

320-251-5081 or 800-288-8549

or to contact a Child Care Resource and Referral in your area click here.