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Celebrating Our Members: The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation
This month, NICCA is proud to spotlight the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, our Member and Grantee of the Month! Their CCDF Summer Culture & Language Camp is creating a fun, meaningful space for children to connect with Yakama language, traditions, and community all summer long.
Jul 161 min read
Now Open: TELI 2026–2028 Cohort for Tribal Early Childhood Programs
The Tribal Early Learning Initiative (TELI) helps Tribal communities strengthen early childhood systems by aligning programs like child care, Head Start, preschool, and home visiting. The 2026–2028 cohort will emphasize food security and nutrition. CCDF Lead Agencies can join by indicating interest in Appendix 2 of their Tribal Plan.
Jul 151 min read
New Tool Helps Track Federal Funding for Children and Youth Services
Explore a new tool to find and track federal funding for children and youth services—now searchable by state and program category.
May 212 min read
Introducing “Connecting Our Programs”: A Living Story of Tribal Child Care Across Indian Country
Across Indian Country, Tribal communities are leading powerful, culturally grounded efforts to care for and educate young children. Every...
May 152 min read
Using the Systems Change Framework to Create Intentional Change for the ECE Workforce: Webinar Recap
Learn how the Systems Change Framework can help transform the ECE workforce by focusing on deeper, lasting structural change.
May 12 min read
Connecting Young Children to Nature: Exploring the Growing Up WILD Curriculum
Discover how Growing Up WILD connects young children to nature through hands-on activities that support learning and development.
Apr 283 min read
Preparing for the End of the Child Care Data Tracker: What Tribal Programs Need to Know
Explore how to manage your Tribal child care data with a new tool - OneTribe CCA.
Apr 113 min read
Upcoming CCDF Tribal Plan Pre-Print Trainings from the Office of Child Care
The Office of Child Care (OCC) is hosting a series of CCDF Tribal Plan Pre-Print Trainings across the country.
Feb 251 min read
Coping with Trauma and Stress During Wildfires: Tips for Early Childhood Professionals
Coping with Trauma and Stress During Wildfires
Jan 242 min read
Developing a Home-Based Child Care Network: A Technical Assistance Manual
The "Home-Based Child Care (HBCC) Network Technical Assistance Manual," a resource designed to support the development of HBCC networks.
Jan 242 min read
