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Pandemic-Era Child Care Funding: A Lifeline That Should Not End
As we reflect on the past few years, it’s clear that child care has been at the center of many challenges faced by families, providers,...
Oct 1, 20243 min read
Child Care in the News
Child care funding set to expire, deepening the crisis for families. Rising costs, policy debates, and closures highlight need for action.
Sep 30, 20243 min read
2023 Census Data: Child Poverty Increases, Gender Wage Gap Widens
Child poverty increased, the gender wage gap widened, and uninsured children rose in 2023. Urgent policy changes are needed to protect famil
Sep 29, 20242 min read
What Could 2023 Child Poverty Rates Have Looked Like Had the Expanded Child Tax Credit Still Been in Place?
The Center on Poverty and Social Policy at Columbia University (CSSP) recently released a brief that offers a sobering analysis of what...
Sep 26, 20242 min read
Welcome to NICCA's New Weekly "Child Care in the News" Blog!
Explore the latest in child care news, including rising costs, policy updates, and solutions to ease the financial burden on families.
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Advocating for Tribal Child Care: NICCA’s Comments on the FY 2026-2028 Tribal CCDF Plan Preprint
At the National Indian Child Care Association (NICCA), we are dedicated to advocating for the best interests of Tribal children,...
Sep 5, 20242 min read
Meet the Team!
NICCA has added to our team! Join us in welcoming our new team members. Tanya Hutton, Project Manager Tanya has over 20 years of...
Jul 28, 20232 min read
Now Available: Transforming the Financing of Early Care and Education
NOW AVAILABLE! High-quality early care and education for children from birth to kindergarten entry is critical to positive child...
Jul 18, 20181 min read
NIH-Funding Scientists Put Socioeconomic Data on the Map
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIH News National Institute on Minority Health and Health...
Jul 2, 20184 min read
Child Care Aware® of America Releases 2017 Cost of Child Care Report
Child Care Aware of America -- We are thrilled to announce the release of our Parents and the High Cost of Care: 2017 report. This...
Dec 12, 20172 min read
