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Brandon, Richard N.; Maher, Erin J.; Joesch, Jutta M.; Doyle, Sharon – 2002
Family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) care is defined as regular, nonparental care provided by other than a licensed center, program, or family child care home. This study examined characteristics of Washington state children in FFN care, the characteristics and training of FFN caregivers, and views of policymakers and professionals regarding FFN…
Descriptors: Caregiver Attitudes, Caregiver Training, Child Caregivers, Children
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Haller, Marilyn L. – Journal of Early Education and Family Review, 2003
Documents the need for and importance of high-quality child care; the influence of caregivers on children's cognitive, social, and emotional development; qualifications of and remuneration for child caregivers; and the relation of quality care to lower juvenile crime. Proposes that child caregivers be given adequate training (including alternate…
Descriptors: Caregiver Training, Child Care, Child Care Effects, Child Caregivers