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New Resource: Home Visiting Cost Model Helps Programs Understand True Costs
Prenatal to Five Fiscal Strategies (P5FS) has launched the Home Visiting Cost Model (HVCM)—an interactive tool that helps programs understand the true cost of delivering home visiting services. The model includes customizable options for staffing, training, and benefits, with cost estimates available for all states, territories, and 36 Tribal Nations.
Nov 102 min read
New Tool Helps Track Federal Funding for Children and Youth Services
Explore a new tool to find and track federal funding for children and youth services—now searchable by state and program category.
May 212 min read
Child Care Aware’s 2024 Price of Care Report Highlights Persistent Access and Affordability Challenges
Child care costs rose again in 2023, while supply shrank—deepening the crisis for families and providers, especially in Tribal communities.
May 162 min read
The Consequences of a Federal Funding Freeze in the States
CAP highlights the far-reaching impacts of a brief federal funding freeze on essential services and vulnerable communities.
Feb 91 min read
New Insights on Child Care and Early Learning: 2024 Review from CAP
This week, the Center for American Progress’ Early Childhood team unveiled two significant resources.
Feb 31 min read
The Role of Licensing in Early Care and Education: Key Insights from OPRE's TRLECE Study
Explore how licensing shapes early care and education through OPRE's TRLECE guide. Learn how it informs quality and accessibility.
Dec 13, 20242 min read
New Data Highlights the High Cost of Childcare Across the U.S.
Discover insights from the latest National Database of Childcare Prices update, revealing childcare costs and their impact on families.
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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
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
