Ohio Connection State Family Child Care Association

Ohio Connection was created by a group of diverse providers from all areas of the state that wanted to improve the quality of care provided by Family Child Home Businesses.

Ohio Connection members work diligently with other agencies and professionals to enhance the quality of care and the professionalism in our field.

For more information on child care issues please visit these websites. 

nafcc.org

jfs.ohio.gov

occrra.org

nccic.org

naeyc.org

• Remember your voice is power.  Let it be heard.  To help make changes, learn who your representatives on the city, county, state and federal levels are and their contact information.
•  Write your representatives on issues that concern you and let them know how you feel.  Be sure that you have accurate and up to date information.  Do not use form letters.
•  Invite your representatives to meetings and conferences in your area.  Attend meetings that your representatives speak at or attend.   

What We Do

Ohio Connection members sit on various committees and boards at the state and national level that makes decisions that directly influence our businesses.

Ohio Connection is the voice for providers in our state.  We take your questions and concerns to the appropriate personnel or office at the state and national level. 

Advocacy-ALERT

Make your voice heard 

Please stay alert to any news regarding your profession.

If you see legislation proposed that might negatively affect this profession or the lives of the families you provide care, please get involved and contact the people at the state or federal level that represent you.

To find out your local congressman's name and number, please visit their website at

www.house.gov.

What's New?

• New payment rates went into effect on July 29th.  Please visit the ODJFS website to view your counties rates.
  
• Absent days will now be paid as follows:                 Full time-8 hours                 Part time-5 hours                Hourly-5 hour             
  
• Role out date of the swipe machines has been delayed until January.  The state will keep you comprised of any new developments.