|
|
We are excited to introduce the WKU Family Child Care Network (WKU FCCN-KY)! | |
We are a state-funded non-profit organization that is designed to ensure that in-home child care providers have the support they need to be successful business owners and provide the children and families they serve the foundation to have what they need to be successful in school and in life.
We are your local support for coaching, training, technical assistance, and other services needed by family child care providers.
| |
|
|
Dr. Amy Hood, Director
Hello, my name is Amy Hood. I am the Director of the Family Child Care Network of KY. I am married, I have a son who is a freshman, and a bonus daughter who teaches first grade. Our home is in Morgantown (Butler County), where I was born and raised. I have worked in Early Childhood Education for 33 years and am very excited about being able to build this new network to serve Family Child Care Providers. One important fact about me – I chose Family Child Care for my son, and he was there for his entire early childhood experience. I love what Family Child Care offers to children and families!
| | | |
Kaity Kellett, Specialist
Hi! My name is Kaity Kellett. I am the Family Child Care Specialist for parts of the Two Rivers and Salt River Regions. The counties I serve are: Barren, Bullitt, Hart, LaRue, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Nelson, and Washington. I was born and raised in a rural town on the coast of North Carolina, my husband and I moved to Barren County in 2016. We now have a 1.5-year-old little girl who has a large personality. She constantly keeps us on our toes. I have been in the childcare profession for about 8 years. I started my career at the YMCA, then went to Head Start/Early Head Start before joining the Family Child Care Network. I was raised in a family child care setting. I am proud to be a part of the team who is promoting and fostering that environment.
| |  |
Katie Martin, Specialist
Hi! My name is Katie Martin, and I am a Family Child Care Specialist for the Two Rivers and Salt River regions. My counties include: Allen, Breckinridge, Edmonson, Grayson, Hardin, Logan, Meade, Simpson, and Warren Counties. My husband and I have lived in several places in Kentucky and are proud to now call Warren County our home. I have been in the Early Childhood field for over 10 years and have worked with all ages in many different classrooms. Before I started with the Family Child Care Network, I was an assistant director at a preschool. In that role, I found a true passion for encouraging and mentoring Early Childhood teachers. I am so excited to continue that effort as I support the important work of Family Child Care providers in Kentucky.
| | |
Caitlin Riggs, Specialist
Hello! My name is Caitlin Riggs, and I have the pleasure of serving as the Family Child Care Specialist for The Lakes region, including the counties of: Fulton, Hickman, Ballard, Carlisle, Calloway, Graves, Marshall, McCracken, and Lyon. I am based out of my home office in Eddyville, where my husband and I are raising two rowdy little boys. A lot of my free time is spent outdoors with my little ones running wild. I have a master’s degree in social work and throughout my career I have worked with children and families in various ways including as a foster care specialist, mental health counselor, and foster care advocate within the court system. I am excited to be able to work with child care providers who play such a vital role in society as they prepare children to enter school and help them build the early skills that they will carry with them for life.
| | |
Tracy Sizemore, Specialist
Hi! My name is Tracy Sizemore. I live in Henderson, KY! I am the Family Child Care Specialist in the Two Rivers/Green River area. My counties include: Butler, Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union, and Webster. My most time-consuming job, however, is being a wife and mother! I have over 20 years experience working in the Early Childhood field. I have worked as an in-home child care provider, a daycare/preschool teacher, an early childhood trainer, a technical assistance coach, and a part-time instructor for early childhood classes. I am so excited to start this journey with the Family Child Care Network! I enjoy working with in-home providers and recognize the challenges they face. I also know the rewards and feelings of achievement that make it all worthwhile!
| | |
Ashley Ware, Specialist
Hello! My name is Ashley Ware, and I am a Family Child Care Specialist for The Lakes region. My counties are Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Muhlenberg, Todd, and Trigg. I graduated Eastern Kentucky University in 2019 with a Bachelor’s in Child and Family Studies. From there, I went to my hometown in Daviess County and worked in a handful of areas involving children before joining Audubon Area Community Services and working with Early Head Start. While I enjoyed my time spent with my classroom, I am excited to begin this new adventure with the Family Child Care Network of Kentucky and help Family Home Child Care Providers become as successful as possible.
| | |
Sherri Meyer, Technical Assistant
Hello! My name is Sherri Meyer. I live in Smiths Grove (come visit if you love antiques) with my husband, dog and cat! I have two grown sons who make me proud to be their mom every day. When I’m not working as the Family Child Care Network Technical Assistant Specialist or teaching CCCC/CDA and college classes, I enjoy working in our yard, building a fire and chatting with friends or family, doing home projects, going to the beach, reading a good book, or watching a movie! After twenty-seven plus years in early childhood, I find there is always something new to learn. I look forward to seeing you soon!
| | |
Heather Sawyer, Program Manager
Welcome! My name is Heather Sawyer. I am the Family Child Care Program Manager. I specialize in tech-support and provider relations. I am your first stop when you have a question and do not know who to contact for assistance.
I lived in Kentucky for 20 years and have been working with early childhood providers for 19 years. In 2016, I moved home to Southern Indiana to be closer to my family. I currently work from my home office in Evansville. My home and heart is filled with my husband, two sons, three bonus children, dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, and a variety of wildlife! I enjoy woodworking and craft projects, as well as attending musicals with my bonus daughter. On the weekends, I can be found at Patoka Lake camping or at a track cheering on my husband as he races his dirt bike!
| | |
|
Connect with Us!
The WKU Family Child Care Network home office is located at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY.
Our website is:
www.wku.edu/fccn
Reach us by phone at:
270-745-2216
Our office email address is:
fccnkyinfo@wku.edu
Need to mail us something?
WKU FCCN
1906 College Heights Blvd, 11031
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Stop by our Facebook page and say Hello! Make sure you follow our page for the latest news and information.
| | |
|
The Family Child Care Network is currently working on offering quality, individualized trainings to our providers and potential providers.
We would appreciate your input on where your interests are so we may provide you with trainings you can and want to attend.
This short survey covers how you would like to see the training delivered, what times you would most likely be available, and what topics you would like to see (with an option to write in topics not on the list).
We know getting your training hours completed can be a struggle with COVID-19, caring for children, and other daily occurrences, so we aim to increase the amount and variety of trainings you are able to attend.
You are able to complete the survey at this link and it will be consistently monitored so we may continue to provide you with trainings you want to see, so feel free to complete this survey many times throughout the year.
| |
|
A publication of the WKU Family Child Care Network
Funded through Family Childcare Support Award SC 7362100001482
www.wku.edu/fccn
| | | | |
