Just Do It. No, ait. First plan.
Knowing what you want to do is just a first step. It takes plenty of planning to get a program off to a start. It also takes quite a bit of convincing to get other people to belive in your program. Click on the buttons to expand on each topic.
Finding Funding
Building Strategic Partnerships
Finding funding is no small feat. Before you can begin writing, you must find out who you are writing to. The Community Foundation of Tompkins County has an excellent list of funding sources which include deadlines. In additon to this, each foundation has a brief outline of the kinds of programs they sponsor. Click here for their listing.
It takes a village to raise children. It takes a whole town and strategic partnerships to open a community child care program. Click here to read about our partnerships with local organizations.
Step by Step: How to Create Your Own Community Childcare Program in Your Community.
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" - Lao Tzu
Click here to begin stepping.