Vision
The Girls Club of Los Angeles (GCLA) has been serving the South Los Angeles community since 1972, providing high-quality education, youth development, and community services. Through the Family Child Care Home Education Network (FCCHEN), we partner with licensed family child care providers to deliver nurturing, educational environments for children and families
Mission
GCLA FCCHEN serves as a bridge, facilitating both financial support and quality improvement for licensed family childcare providers who serve income-eligible children and families. The network ensures access to subsidized care while delivering educational programming, coaching, and essential resources to enhance provider capacity and child outcomes.
Congratulations and welcome to the Family Child Care Home Education Network at Girls Club of Los Angeles.
Your commitment to young children and families is at the heart of this work, and we are honored to partner with you. At GCLA, we foster a culture rooted in equity, inclusion, and continuous learning, where you will be supported by a dedicated team focused on helping you grow, succeed, and deliver high-quality care.
This Welcome Guide is designed to summarize the trainings through the program and provide the tools, resources, and support needed for success in FCCHEN. We look forward to working alongside you and building a strong, supportive partnership within a community grounded in learning and excellence. A detailed Provider handbook will be shared with more details.
Our Culture of Learning is guided by core principles:
1. Accountability & Adaptability
2. Integrity & Trust
3. Learning & Development
4. Justice & Compassion
GCLA operates within a social justice framework, centering equity, inclusion, and respect in every interaction. We support you through a culture of continuous learning, access to coaching and guidance, opportunities for professional growth, and a network of peers and specialists dedicated to your success.
We invite you to embrace this journey, reflect on your practice, and contribute to a community that values excellence and compassion. Welcome to our network! We are excited about this partnership.