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It is the mission of Nakali Consulting, Inc to support Family Child Care providers and the Early Care and Education workforce in general, providing technical assistance and promoting quality and professionalism, and to advocate to ensure that the field has the resources and funding necessary to provide high quality child care, and that all families are able to access that care.

Nakali Consulting's objectives are to:
* Promote quality and professionalism in family child care by providing technical assistance to providers in the areas of program development and operations, budget and finance, marketing, professional development and the use of technology in their family child care business.

* Coordinate with funders, community organizations, government agencies and provider associations or networks to ensure that family child care has a voice in child care planning and policy issues.
* Advocate at local, state and federal levels for funding, resources and support for the Early Childhood Workforce.
* Connect providers to resources, programs, training and funding.
* Advocate for accessible, affordable quality child care for all children and families.

Current clients and projects
* WAGES + Family Child Care, a program of the San Francisco Human Services Agency

* Family Child Care Peer Mentor Collaboration, a program of the San Francisco City-wide Technical Assistance System (CTAS)

* Family Child Care Association of San Francisco Newsletter and website

* Oppoortunity Fund, Child Care Business Loans

* 4Cs Santa Clara, Early Head Start Family Child Care Network

* 4Cs of San Mateo and Santa Clara, Family Child Care Business Planning Workshops Series

* Bay Area Family Child Care Provider Directory

* Lending for Early Learning, early learning materials & toy lending library

* Chair, CPAC Workforce Committee

Past clients and projects
* Florence Crittenton Children's Services, Family Child Care Network

* The Low Income Investment Fund,
Alameda County Child Care Quality Counts Program

Nakali Consulting, Inc

Natalie Brutto
1485 Bayshore Blvd. # 110
San Francisco, CA 94124
Ph: 415-349-4780
Fax : 415-349-4716
natalie@nakaliconsulting.net

"The whole secret of freedom from anxiety over not having enough time lies not in working more hours, but in the proper planning of the hours"
— Frank Bettger

What Family Child Care providers have to say about our workshops, trainings and technical assistance ~

"Best workshop I've been to!"

"I love this instructor! I've been to many classes and have not met anyone so knowledgeable. She is the best!"

"Great information! Natalie is very knowledgeable and all the handouts were extremely relevant and helpful."

"I will be back for the next workshop! Your knowledge and expertise clarified, and answered my questions."

"The best part about my experience with The Opportunity Fund was working with Natalie, and the knowledge she provided as a former childcare provider herself.”

"Excellent information, especially on taxes!"

Useful Links and Resources

FCC Business

Family Child Care Associations

Profressional Development

Program Resources

Enviornments and Curriculum

Resource and Referral

Agencies & Organizations

Child Development