CARES

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.

NAEYC Centennial Membership Sweepstakes

As a NAEYC member, you gain access to valuable resources designed to support and inspire your work every day. Enjoy member-exclusive publications like Young Children and Educating Young Children, professional development opportunities that count toward CEUs, discounted pricing on conferences, savings on everything from insurance to travel, and a nationwide community of educators connected through the HELLO online community, people who truly understand and support the work you do.

Now it’s time to celebrate our centennial together.

All active, new, and renewed NAEYC members who log into their Membership Portal and select “Be a Part of What’s Next – Enter the NAEYC Centennial Membership Sweepstakes!” on their profile page will be entered for a chance to win exciting Centennial Sweepstakes prizes, including:

  •  NAEYC Centennial Annual Conference Registration
  •  NAEYC Book Library
  •  NAEYC Swag Package
  •  *Grand Prize: A Lakeshore Classroom Enhancement, plus a visit from NAEYC CEO Michelle Kang

Celebrate what came before. Shape what comes next. This is your field, and NAEYC / Michigan AEYC is your membership.

Centennial Membership Sweepstakes As a member, you get our member-only publications, Young Children and Educating Young Children, exclusive professional development that counts toward continuing education credits (CEUs), member pricing on conferences, discounts on things from insurance to travel, and a national network of educators who understand exactly what this work asks of you and genuinely root for each other through our HELLO online community. Now, let's celebrate! Any active, new, or renewed NAEYC member who logs into their Membership Portal and selects "Be a Part of What's Next – Enter the NAEYC Centennial Membership Sweepstakes!" on their profile page will be able to enter for a chance to win one of these Centennial Sweepstakes prizes: NAEYC Centennial Annual Conference Registration NAEYC Book Library NAEYC Swag Package *Grand Prize: A Lakeshore Classroom Enhancement, plus a visit from NAEYC CEO Michelle Kang Celebrate what came before. Shape what comes next. This is your field, and NAEYC is your membership.
Learn more - NAEYC Centennial Membership Sweepstakes

NAEYC Centennial Membership Sweepstakes Rules: *Active NAEYC members must enter for the grand prize separately from the other NAEYC prizes. No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the US ages 18 and over.

The Sweepstakes begins at 9:00 AM ET on Friday, May 1 and ends at midnight ET on Friday, July 31. For more details, see the full Official Rules.

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.

Click here to download a copy of the CARES flyer.

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NAEYC CARES — and so do we! 

NAEYC's CARES Website  Page 

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:

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.

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.