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Lynette Fraga, Ph.D.
Lynette M. Fraga, Ph.D., CEO of Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA), has been a passionate practitioner, advocate, and leader in the field of child care and early learning for more than 25 years. Dr. Fraga's experience in Military Child Care, higher education, federal programs, and corporate and non-profit executive leadership distinguish her as a leader with subject matter expertise. Her experience working directly with children and families, educators, national leaders and federal officials positions Child Care Aware® of America to be the nation's leading voice on child care in policy, practice and research.
We Need Your Perspective! Join the CCAoA Board of Directors
By Lynette Fraga, Ph.D. on August 27, 2021
Child Care Aware® of America is pleased to announce the call for nominations for its 2022 Board of Directors.
With the nation's attention now on the needs of the child care system, we have a "moment in a movement" to build a better, more equitable system – one that works for and supports children, families, child care providers and communities. You can contribute to this critical mission by nominating yourself or others to be considered for a Board seat with CCAoA.
Topics: Workforce, Professional Development
CCAoA Certified as a Great Place to Work
By Lynette Fraga, Ph.D. on June 17, 2021
Most people will spend about a third of their lives at work. With that much time dedicated to a particular place and group of people, a work environment that is positive, motivated, fun and inspires employees to take joy in their work can yield huge benefits and overall success for both employees and the business.
CCAoA CEO Launches New Podcast on Leadership, Equity and Innovation
By Lynette Fraga, Ph.D. on February 08, 2021
Too often, decisions are made by a limited set of people in power. And far too often, those decisions fail to include and consider the people who are most affected by those decisions.
We're living in a moment that demands bold leadership. And it requires that we embrace the strengths and opportunities of diverse voices to solve today's problems.
That's why I am launching a limited podcast series this year. It's called A Seat at the Table: Conversations on Leadership, Equity and Innovation.
Topics: Professional Development, News
What It Will Take to Transform Child Care in 2021
By Lynette Fraga, Ph.D. on January 05, 2021
At Child Care Aware® of America, we have seen child care become front page news. We have spoken with families, like the Aronoffs, struggling to access child care as providers close their doors. We have listened to providers, like Shaun Linton in Newark, Ohio, whose center has taken extraordinary measures to continue operating safely, despite a reduction in income.
What we have heard and continue to hear from providers and families is their demands for change. The time is ripe for us to make even bigger strides than previously imagined to achieve a more equitable, affordable and high-quality child care system. As we launch into the new year, I am excited to share with you how we plan to accomplish this.
Topics: Systems Building, Policy & Advocacy
What the Election Means for Child Care Advocacy
By Lynette Fraga, Ph.D. on November 09, 2020
Elections matter for child care at all levels of government as public officials have the power to shape the child care system, especially as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. State and local officials elected last week will be involved in developing annual budget proposals, while federal policymakers will be considering the need for child care relief nationwide. Our advocacy efforts will be crucial to reaching these policymakers in the coming months. Voters also directly supported child care this election through ballot measures at the state level, like in Colorado, and at the local level in St. Louis, Missouri and Multnomah County in Oregon.
Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA) worked to ensure that child care voters had the resources they needed to ask questions of candidates and show up at the ballot box.
Topics: Policy & Advocacy
Remembrance and Gratitude on September 11
By Lynette Fraga, Ph.D. on September 11, 2020
It was a few days after my son's second birthday. The day began, hurried as most and late as usual. I was doing my best to reach the office by 9 a.m.  I hadn't quite mastered the art of juggling work and parenthood (Do we ever? Perhaps that's a question for another blog post). But, I remember enjoying our time together after settling into the car for our 20 minute commute to his child care provider. It was our special time, talking and singing to our favorite music on the radio.
Topics: Family Stories
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