CARES: Unlock Your Full Potential with Michigan AEYC / NAEYC Membership Benefits

Michigan AEYC is excited to share the new CARES Benefit Categories: A Fresh Commitment to Empowering You At Michigan AEYC and NAEYC, our members have always been at the heart of our mission. You are the foundation of our purpose, our programs, and our impact. That’s why we’re thrilled to share the new CARES benefit categories—an exciting step forward in how we support, connect, and empower early childhood professionals across Michigan. CARES, which stands for Community, Advocacy, Resources, Events, and Support, represents a refreshed and intentional approach to membership benefits. It reflects our ongoing commitment to helping you thrive—both personally and professionally. Whether you’re in a classroom, leading a program, studying the field, or influencing policy our new membership structure offers meaningful value for all in the ECE field. Here’s what CARES brings to your Michigan AEYC and NAEYC membership: Community: Build meaningful relationships within a vibrant network of educators, advocates, and leaders who understand your passion and share your vision for children and families. Advocacy: Gain access to the tools and platforms needed to raise your voice and influence positive change for the early childhood education field—at the local, state, and national levels. Resources: Stay informed and inspired with access to high-quality, research-based tools, publications, and professional development opportunities tailored to your needs. Events: Participate in enriching experiences—from state to national conferences and training sessions—that foster growth, connection, and collaboration at every stage of your career. Support: Whether it’s career guidance, wellness tools, or peer mentoring, CARES ensures you have the support system you need to navigate your journey with confidence. This updated benefits framework is more than a structural change—it’s a renewed promise to you. CARES is designed to reflect what matters most to our members, ensuring you’re equipped, uplifted, and empowered to do your best work with and for children. As we embrace this new chapter, we remain grounded in our shared purpose: to support those who shape the future, one child at a time. Together, through CARES, we are building a stronger, more resilient early childhood community. We’re excited for what’s ahead—and even more excited to experience it with you.

Michigan AEYC is excited to share the new CARES Benefit Categories: A Fresh Commitment to Empowering You. At Michigan AEYC and NAEYC, our members have always been at the heart of our mission. You are the foundation of our purpose, our programs, and our impact. That’s why we’re thrilled to share the new CARES benefit categories—an exciting step forward in how we support, connect, and empower early childhood professionals across Michigan.

CARES, which stands for Community, Advocacy, Resources, Events, and Support, represents a refreshed and intentional approach to membership benefits. It reflects our ongoing commitment to helping you thrive, both personally and professionally.

Whether you’re in a classroom, leading a program, studying the field, or influencing policy, CARES offers meaningful value.

Here’s what CARES brings to your Michigan AEYC /  NAEYC membership:

COMMUNITY: Engage with thousands of early childhood professionals through the HELLO online community, local affiliates, and networking events—both online and in-person. Join inclusive spaces to share ideas and build meaningful connections.
ADVOCACY: Stay empowered with essential policy tools, timely alerts, and resources to help you effectively advocate for early childhood education.
RESOURCES: Enjoy exclusive access to digital publications, research, position statements, and best-practice toolkits designed to support your professional growth.
EVENTS: Participate in insightful webinars, interviews with industry leaders, and receive discounts on Michigan AEYC / NAEYC conferences and special events.
SUPPORTS: Advance your career with annual professional development opportunities, CEUs, leadership programs, and a supportive community dedicated to your success.

Become a member of Michigan AEYC / NAEYC to unlock a wide range of benefits tailored to support your professional growth in early childhood education. Our CARES benefits cover five essential areas.

  • Community: Build meaningful relationships within a vibrant network of educators, advocates, and leaders who understand your passion and share your vision for children and families.
  • Advocacy: Gain access to the tools and platforms needed to raise your voice and influence positive change for the early childhood education field—at the local, state, and national levels.
  • Resources: Stay informed and inspired with access to high-quality, research-based tools, publications, and professional development opportunities tailored to your needs.
  • Events: Participate in enriching experiences—from state to national conferences and training sessions—that foster growth, connection, and collaboration at every stage of your career.
  • Support: Whether it’s career guidance, wellness tools, or peer mentoring, CARES ensures you have the support system you need to navigate your journey with confidence.

This updated benefits framework is more than a structural change—it’s a renewed promise to you. CARES is designed to reflect what matters most to our members, ensuring you’re equipped, uplifted, and empowered to do your best work with and for children.

As we embrace this new chapter, we remain grounded in our shared purpose: to support those who shape the future, one child at a time. Together, through CARES, we are building a stronger, more resilient early childhood community.

We’re excited for what’s ahead—and even more excited to experience it with you.

CARES, which stands for Community, Advocacy, Resources, Events, and Support, represents a refreshed and intentional approach to membership benefits. It reflects our ongoing commitment to helping you thrive—both personally and professionally. Whether you’re in a classroom, leading a program, studying the field, or influencing policy, CARES offers meaningful value.
CARES, which stands for Community, Advocacy, Resources, Events, and Support.
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