Andrew R. Coates Director, EFM Respite Care; Child Care Aware® of America Andrew Coates has been with Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) since 2014, joining to work with the Exceptional Family Member (EFM) Respite Care Team. During the last eight years, he helped administer and evolve the military respite care programs through various policy developments, expanding partnerships, and coordinating program operations through direct service to families and in partnership with over 50 organizations. Andrew’s commitment to quality, accessible child care for children with disabilities and special care needs extends beyond his work with CCAoA, as he has volunteered with the Arlington County Child Care Initiative and Easterseals’ local weekend respite care program.