Alison Walkley

Alison Walkley

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Building Trust, Connection, and Community: How Community Child Care Solutions Supports Families in New Jersey

By Alison Walkley on November 20, 2025

Every November, Family Engagement Month is an opportunity to highlight the vital role families play in children’s learning, development, and well-being. For Community Child Care Solutions (CCCS), a Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency serving New Jersey, family engagement isn’t just a themed month, it’s a daily commitment. 

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Honoring our Military Families: Spotlight on Capt. Kathryn “Kat” Wijnaldum

By Alison Walkley on November 17, 2025

Each November, Military Family Appreciation Month reminds us of the extraordinary commitment military families make and the support they need to thrive. At Child Care Aware® of America, we work to ensure every family has access to the child care resources and community connections that make stability possible, especially during the unique challenges of military life. By elevating stories like the one we’re sharing today, we highlight the real impact of a strong, coordinated national network of state and community organizations working together to help families find quality care, stay mission-ready, and feel supported every step of the way. 

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Member Spotlight: Tonya Harden

By Alison Walkley on October 22, 2025

Partnerships in Child Care – Building Strong Foundations in South Central Louisiana

When it comes to supporting the early childhood community, Tonya Harden and her team at Partnerships in Child Care, part of Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, embody what it means to be a full-service, community-driven CCR&R. 

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CCR&R Strong: Building a Foundation for the Future

By Alison Walkley on October 22, 2025

Looking Back at the 2025 Leadership Institute

At Child Care Aware® of America’s 2025 Leadership Institute, one theme echoed through every conversation, plenary, and hallway exchange: we are CCR&R Strong and we are building a Foundation for the Future.

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