Drolette, E. The Association Guide to Becoming an Affiliate of the National Association for Family Child Care

Drolette, E. The Team Barbara Sawyer, Project Technical Advisor/NAFCC Director of Special Projects Kim Colangelo, Academic Advisor- Project in Change Springfield College Laura Butler, NAFCC Region1 Rep. Ellen Drolette World Forum Global Leader

Drolette, E. Definitions Association- A group of people organized for a joint purpose: "the National Association of Broadcasters". Affiliate-Officially attach or connect (a subsidiary group or a person) to an organization. A person or organization officially attached to a larger body.

Drolette, E. A Lesson in Acronyms NAFCC-National Association for Family Child Care VCCPA-Vermont Child Care Provider’s Association NAEYC-National Association for the Education of Young Children VAEYC-Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children NHAEYC-New Hampshire Association for the Education of Young Children

Drolette, E. NAFCC VTFLWSNJCOMNUTCANYVA The Visual Representation

Project Contract 10/201111/ /2011 9/2011 Group formed Project identified Roles defined Responsibilities defined Phase I-Organizational Development Survey to stakeholders Needs assesment based on data collection Identify and assess problems and stakeholders Drolette, E.

Group Progress Report 2/20123/2012 4/2012 1/2012 Identify Community resources Phase II-Project Implementation Develop organizationl. and individual capabilities Review progress Mobilize Resources Drolette, E.

8/2012 5/2012 6/20127/2012 Phase III –Project Evaluation Skill development and personal growth Final Presentation Finalize activties Assess impact Drolette, E.

ShortMediumLong term Increased knowledge of association Enrollment of state associations in affiliate process Increased affiliates Ability of associations to identify strengths and weaknesses. Increased memberships Increased # of associations in process Starting to be able to move through process through evaluation Less calls to national office for clarification Increased memberships Drolette, E. Logic Model Outcomes

Drolette, E. Evaluation WHERE: Atlanta, Georgia PLACE: NAFCC Conference WHEN: July 23 rd and July 25 th, 2012 HOW: Workshop Presentations

Drolette, E. Building Your Membership- Helping Providers Understand Why They Should Join Their Professional Associations 45 Association Leaders from across the country received the affiliate guide at this training in CD format. A presentation was given on the importance of member benefits, being affiliated nationally and building members on a local, state and national level.

Drolette, E. Navigating The Affiliate Process Saturday, July 28, 2012, 10:15-11:45 a.m. Join this interactive session as we journey through the steps of gaining affiliate status as a state association. Participants will leave with an understanding of current resources and supports available to help them navigate to the next step. Learn the importance of networking in your community, state and nationally to achieve the best success.

Drolette, E. The group who evaluated the guide are representing Wisconsin, Vermont, South Carolina, New York, Wyoming and California. 2 left early to catch a plane and the NAFCC president attended as well. Evaluation process

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“Great Job! I am so glad you put all this information together!” “Wonderful, helpful information! Thanks for your dedication to providers and NAFCC!” “Great feedback/ideas on starting Statewide association!” “I want a book like they put together! Loved! Very Helpful-Wonderful Support! “Fantastic work Ellen and Laura! Thank you for your excellent work. This will help as I present it to my board!”

 The outcomes of the process will continue to be evaluated as the guide is used.  Eleven affiliates and 8 regional representatives were presented with the affiliate guide with a plan to mentor states within their regions through this process.  Those in attendance at the workshop were also there as supporters for states interested in starting associations or affiliating. Drolette, E.

“ If you fear power, You may actually wish to avoid the responsibility, work, conflict or other demand it brings. However, if you deal realistically and honestly with power, if you continue to learn more about it, you will become more at ease with its use. Whether your efforts involve an office, a classroom, a city, or beyond, you will feel more alive, and you will discover the profound sense of personal fulfillment simply from knowing that you are willing to take part in making a difference.” Mark S. Homon Promoting Community Change, Making it Happen in the Real World Pg. 158

Drolette, E. Participation with the NAFCC affiliate council Participate in creating a concept of “best practice” among family child care state association boards Participate in continued evaluation of the affiliate process Develop a data base of all family child care state associations including those around the world that are part of the armed forces Serve as a mentor and trainer to state association boards across the country as they navigate affiliate process

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