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It is important that you get to know the family child care (FCC) providers you support and to have an understanding of their individual program, needs, values, and goals. This understanding will help you build a strong relationship with providers and help you to encourage connections with and between all providers. Use the following questions as a guide as you foster a partnership with those you support.

1. What led you to FCC programming?
    
2. What are your professional goals?
    
3. What brings you the most joy in your personal life and in your professional life?
    
4. What types of activities do you enjoy creating for your program?
    
5. Can you share the most challenging aspect for you about running your own program?
    
6. What are your beliefs about how children learn and develop?
    
7. Can you identify any aspects of your business or child care that you prefer or want to collaborate on with other providers?
    
8. Where do you need more support from your peers or leadership?
    
9. What types of resources do you need to enhance your program?
    
10. What do you wish more people knew about you?