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Introducing “Connecting Our Programs”: A Living Story of Tribal Child Care Across Indian Country
Across Indian Country, Tribal communities are leading powerful, culturally grounded efforts to care for and educate young children. Every...
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Who We Are Is Rooted in the Earth: Honoring Identity, Growth, and Culture in Early Childhood
Spring is a powerful time to help children connect with culture, land, and self through everyday activities that are both joyful, meaningful and important in early childhood.
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Child Care in the News: ICWA Debates, Head Start at Risk, and Rising Workforce Alarms
Stay up to date with the latest Child Care in the News.
Apr 62 min read
Child Care in the News: Tribal Investments, Key Research, and Family Challenges
Tribal child care upgrades, $21M grant for child welfare, research insights, and working moms’ challenges highlight this week’s news.
Jan 132 min read
Crediting Traditional Indigenous Foods in CACFP: Empowering Health and Heritage
Download NCA's crediting guidance for Tribal communities to incorporate traditional Indigenous foods into CACFP meal programs.
Dec 6, 20242 min read
New Regulations Empower Tribal Communities to Substitute Vegetables for Grains
New CACFP regulations now allow Tribal communities to substitute vegetables for grains, promoting health and honoring cultural traditions.
Dec 5, 20242 min read
Child Care in the News: Tribal Investments, State Funding Proposals, and Lessons from Pandemic Aid
Georgia weighs child care funding, Muscogee Nation invests $1.4M, and pandemic aid offers lessons for system reform in this week's news.
Dec 3, 20242 min read
Child Care in the News: New Tribal Center, Expulsions, and Working Parents
Rising preschool expulsions, child care struggles for working parents, and Cherokee Nation's new Head Start highlight this week's news.
Nov 25, 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