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    About SEIU Kids First

    We are Maryland’s family child care providers.  We raise and educate Maryland’s next generation.  Yet nearly half of us can’t afford health insurance, we get paid late, and we often struggle to cover our costs and pay our bills.

    Now that we’ve won our union, we’re standing up for what’s fair and for the working families that depend on us every day.

    Join us today!

    Download a Membership Application

    Simply download the membership application, print it off, and mail it back to the address provided. Or fill out an online application, and a Kids First representative help get you signed up.

    It’s the most important thing you can do to raise standards in your profession!

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      Child Care Providers Win Historic Contract

      We’ve made history! Your provider bargaining committee has settled our first contract with the Department of Education and the Governor’s Office. Pending member approval, our contract will provide security and equality for Maryland providers, families, and children.

      Here’s some of what we’ve won: the formation new committees to improve training and explore health care coverage options, an average statewide subsidy increase of nearly 3 percent, and no increase in co-pay rates for parents.

       > Read a letter from the bargaining team & contract highlights

      > View the entire tentative contract

      Health Care for All — Share Your Story!

      As you know, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is working to ensure that true health care reform becomes a reality this year. That means affordable, quality coverage for every American.

      Please share your health care story with us. We’ll pass it along to Congress and help make your voice heard.

      > Email KidsFirst Maryland today!

      Scholarships to NAFCC Conference

      The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) will hold its annual conference Defining New Horizons: Charting a Course to Early Learning in Baltimore on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27.

      KidsFirst Maryland will offer a number of its members the opportunity to take part at a discounted rate.

      > Learn more!

      Featured Resource: Direct Deposit

      Did you know, as a family child care provider, you can sign up for direct deposit so your Child Care Subsidy (POC) reimbursements are automatically deposited into your checking account?

      Simply download a direct deposit form, fill it out, and return it (along with a canceled check) to the address provided.

      For more information, contact Maryland’s Office of the Comptroller at (800) 638-2937.

      Featured Member Benefit: Legal Services

      Singleton, Gendler, & Terrasa provide discounted legal services (30%) to members of SEIU Local 500. A trial consultation is provided at no charge. They provide legal services in the areas of Worker’s Compensation, criminal, wills, estate planning, family law, and personal injury. They can be reached at (410) 902-0073.