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Uncovering the Child Care Crisis: Key Findings from the Shortchanged Report
A recent report by the Children’s Equity Fund, titled "Shortchanged," sheds light on a major issue affecting families and early childhood...
Nov 19, 20243 min read
Child Care in the News: Rising Costs, Policy Impacts, and Play-Based Learning Trends
Explore child care's rising costs, possible impacts of Trump's policies, and why play-based learning mandates are gaining attention.
Nov 18, 20242 min read
Child Care in the News: Election Outcomes, Child Tax Credits, and Infrastructure Recovery
Election results shape child care policy, tax credit expansion urged, and North Carolina battles to rebuild its care infrastructure.
Nov 10, 20242 min read
Amplifying Voices: The RAPID Survey Project’s Insights from Caregivers of Young Children
The RAPID Survey Project shares caregivers' voices on child care and food access, guiding policies to support families nationwide.
Nov 10, 20242 min read
Child Care in the News: Tax Credits, Affordable Care, and Global Comparisons
Child care costs and affordability are key topics this week, with insights on tax credits, worker wages, and international solutions.
Nov 4, 20242 min read
Top Federal Official Highlights Urgent Need for Resources in Tribal Early Childhood Programs
Katie Hamm of ACF underscores the importance of funding Tribal early childhood programs to strengthen family resilience and cultural identit
Oct 31, 20242 min read
Child Care in the News: Election Impact, Funding Challenges, and Tribal Initiatives
Child care takes center stage in the election, funding cuts impact families, and Tribal communities make strides in care access.
Oct 28, 20242 min read
Child Care in the News: New Tribal Facilities, Worker Struggles, and Policy Solutions
Cherokee Nation invests in new child care center, workers face wage struggles, and states offer solutions for affordable care.
Oct 21, 20242 min read
Key Takeaways from Recent Child Care Funding Reports: What Pandemic Relief Taught Us
Explore key reports on how pandemic relief funding stabilized child care and the urgent need for sustained investment in the industry.
Oct 19, 20242 min read
The Child Care Crisis Deepens: How Families Are Coping as Pandemic Funding Ends
With pandemic-era child care funding ending, families face rising costs, closures, and limited access, highlighting the need for lasting sol
Oct 15, 20242 min read
