Early Childhood Chats7 Okt 2025

How Tribal Childcare Programs Are Transforming Early Childhood Education

Discover the untold stories and strengths of tribal childcare programs across the United States. In this episode of Early Childhood Chats, host Andy Rozak speaks with Jennifer Rackliff, Executive Director of the National Indian Child Care Association (NICCA), about the challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping Native communities.Learn how tribal childcare blends cultural traditions, sovereignty, and federal funding to build stronger systems for children and families. From policy advocacy in Washington, D.C. to hands-on community care, this conversation sheds light on the complexities of early learning in Native American, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.Whether you’re an educator, policymaker, or parent, this video provides rare insights into the world of Indian childcare, tribal sovereignty, and early childhood education.👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on childcare, early learning, and community building!🌐 Learn more about Jennifer and NICCA:Website: https://www.nicca.us/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicca.us/X: https://x.com/nicca_usLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nicca-us/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NICCA.US----------------------------Early Childhood Chats is hosted by Andrew Roszak - JD, MPA, EMT-PFounder and CEO of the Institute for Childhood Preparedness. The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is proud to use its decades of experience to offer comprehensive and expert disaster and emergency preparedness trainings live in-person, via webinar, and on-demand online. // Visit: https://www.childhoodpreparedness.org/ to find out more // Schedule your training today https://www.childhoodpreparedness.org/trainingFOLLOW UShttps://www.instagram.com/childhoodpreparedness/ https://www.facebook.com/ChildPreparedhttps://twitter.com/ChildPreparedhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-childhood-preparedness© Institute for Childhood Preparedness 2025 all rights reserved

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