National Indian Child Care Association

Technical assistance - nicca provided technical assistance through the development of 11 toolkits, developing an online resource repository, and hosting tribal child care professional networking and sharing events. Nicca collaborated with state and regional tribal child care networks to support growth and advance development. Nicca provided direct technical assistance to tribes in oklahoma and iowa to enhance their program infrastructure.

Advocacy - nicca developed the relationship with state-based tribal child care networks in oklahoma and washington and convened child care and early learning partners across indian country to promote unity and share stories. Nicca led policy discussions on child care quality and advised partners on child care research projects and policy implementation. Nicca served as the tribal lead on national child care policy efforts. Nicca secured additional resources for tribal child care programs.