Membership Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Welcome to the Family Child Care Association Instilling Tolerance & Hope ("F.A.I.T.H.", "we", "us", or "our"). By applying for membership, completing a membership registration, accepting membership, and/or utilizing our member resources on www.thefccfaith.org, you agree to be bound by the following Membership Terms and Conditions.
1. Membership Eligibility and Professional Standards
F.A.I.T.H. provides resources, training, and community advocacy primarily for home-based early childhood educators, childcare providers, and community caregivers in New Jersey.
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Eligibility: Members must be active or aspiring childcare professionals who commit to our foundational values of instilling tolerance, hope, and professional excellence.
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Compliance: Members agree to maintain the licensing, administrative, and safety standards required by their local and state regulatory bodies in New Jersey (or relevant state of membership). F.A.I.T.H. reserves the right to suspend or revoke membership if a member’s professional conduct severely violates local laws or compromises child safety.
2. Dues, Contributions, and Financial Transactions
To maintain access to our professional workshops, resources, and networking events, members agree to pay established annual or monthly membership dues.
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Payment Processing: All transactions are processed securely via our verified third-party payment gateways. F.A.I.T.H. does not store your credit card or financial data on our internal servers.
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Renewal: Unless otherwise explicitly specified at registration, memberships are set to automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle to ensure uninterrupted access to professional benefits. You may turn off auto-renewal at any time through your member dashboard or by contacting us directly.
3. Cancellation and Refund Policy
As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, all membership dues directly fund local training, community workshops, and peer-to-peer mentorship programs.
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Membership Dues: Membership dues are generally non-refundable once processed.
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Cancellations: You can cancel your membership at any time. Upon cancellation, you will continue to have access to your member benefits until the end of your current paid billing period, after which your account will transition to inactive.
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Event Registrations: Refunds for specific paid seminars, workshops, or special events may be issued if requested in writing at least 7 business days prior to the event date.
4. Code of Conduct and Community Forums
F.A.I.T.H. fosters a supportive, diverse, and collaborative community.
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Members must interact with peers, staff, presenters, and instructors with respect and professional courtesy.
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Harassment, discriminatory language, or predatory business practices within our digital forums or in-person workshops will result in immediate termination of membership without a refund.
5. Intellectual Property and Resource Use
All educational tools, training materials, policy guidance documents, and logos provided by F.A.I.T.H. are the intellectual property of the organization. Materials are provided strictly for your individual professional development and the operational support of your personal home-based childcare business. You may not distribute, resell, or white-label F.A.I.T.H. resources for commercial profit.
6. Limitation of Liability
F.A.I.T.H. provides educational training, regulatory summaries, and licensing guidance in good faith for informational purposes. While we strive for absolute accuracy, our materials do not constitute formal legal or binding state-licensing counsel. Members are ultimately responsible for ensuring their individual business operations comply fully with the New Jersey (or relevant state) local agencies.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding your membership, billing, or cancellations, please contact us at:
Family Child Care Association Instilling Tolerance & Hope (F.A.I.T.H.)
PO Box 5150 Plainfield, NJ 07060-9998
Email: contact@thefccfaith.org
Phone: 800-965-8377