Grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts, uncles, sisters,
brothers, friends and neighbors - many parents rely
on them to help raise their children. Yet the majority
of these caregivers do not identify as “childcare
providers.” Family, Friend and Neighbor Caregivers
are adults who care for children from 40+ hours a week
to just a few hours a month. They play a critical role
in children’s health and development.
More than 50% of children in MN are cared for in the
Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) care setting.
through-u - Families Become MediaWise is a ground-breaking
project of the National Institute on Media and the Family
designed to recruit, train and support FFN caregivers
in North Minneapolis. The project aims to help FFN caregivers
understand their role in creating a healthy media environment
for children with the goal of helping children be school
ready.
through-u - Families Become MediaWise reminds Family,
Friends and Neighbors that they play a powerful role
in the lives of children and that the media choices
they make affect children for a lifetime.
through-u - Families Become MediaWise is a ground-breaking
project of the National Institute on Media and the Family
designed to recruit, train and support FFN caregivers
in North Minneapolis. The project aims to help FFN caregivers
understand their role in creating a healthy media environment
for children with the goal of helping children be school
ready.