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Child Care in the News: Rising Costs, Political Policies, and Market Shifts

Child care costs surpass rent, Trump’s policies debated, a grim future looms, and KinderCare’s IPO sparks questions in this week’s news.

Child Care in the News: Rising Costs, Political Policies, and Market Shifts

Dec 52 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.

New Regulations Empower Tribal Communities to Substitute Vegetables for Grains

Dec 43 min read

Demystifying Budget Reconciliation: How It Shapes U.S. Policy

Understand budget reconciliation, a vital legislative process in U.S. policymaking, and how it shapes major fiscal and policy changes.

Demystifying Budget Reconciliation: How It Shapes U.S. Policy

Dec 32 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.

Child Care in the News: Tribal Investments, State Funding Proposals, and Lessons from Pandemic Aid

Nov 263 min read

Mastering Budget Planning with the Child Care Cost Model: A Vital Tool for Early Education Programs

Discover the Child Care Cost Model—a key resource for accurate budgeting and strategic planning in early education programs.

Mastering Budget Planning with the Child Care Cost Model: A Vital Tool for Early Education Programs

Nov 212 min read

Reflections from the ISSA Conference 2024: A Shared Vision for Early Childhood Development

ISSA Conference 2024: A global gathering advancing early childhood development with collaborative insights and innovative practices.

Reflections from the ISSA Conference 2024: A Shared Vision for Early Childhood Development

Nov 191 min read

Federal Government Update

Congress returns for a pivotal lame-duck session with a tight agenda before Republicans take control in 2025. Learn more.

Nov 132 min read

Policy Update on Child Care and Early Learning Following the U.S. Election Results

How will the recent election results shape child care and early learning? Read our analysis on potential policy shifts and next steps.

Policy Update on Child Care and Early Learning Following the U.S. Election Results

Nov 102 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.

Child Care in the News: Election Outcomes, Child Tax Credits, and Infrastructure Recovery

Nov 102 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.

Amplifying Voices: The RAPID Survey Project’s Insights from Caregivers of Young Children

Nov 42 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.

Child Care in the News: Tax Credits, Affordable Care, and Global Comparisons

Oct 312 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 282 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.

Child Care in the News: Election Impact, Funding Challenges, and Tribal Initiatives

Oct 222 min read

Empowering Our Communities: Nonpartisan Electoral Advocacy Toolkit

Empower your community this election season—access our nonpartisan advocacy toolkit to make a difference for our children's futures.

Empowering Our Communities: Nonpartisan Electoral Advocacy Toolkit

Oct 152 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

The Child Care Crisis Deepens: How Families Are Coping as Pandemic Funding Ends

Oct 102 min read

USDA Announces $200 Million for CACFP Providers

USDA announces $200M boost for CACFP providers, enhancing meal quality and expanding access to nutritious food for children and adults.

USDA Announces $200 Million for CACFP Providers

Oct 81 min read

FY25 Appropriations: What’s at Stake for Child Care and Early Learning

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee recently took an important step toward addressing the ongoing child care crisis by approving its...

FY25 Appropriations: What’s at Stake for Child Care and Early Learning

Oct 73 min read

Child Care in the News: Ongoing Challenges as Pandemic Funding Ends

This week’s child care news covers the struggles parents and child care providers continue to face as pandemic funding ends. From the...

Child Care in the News: Ongoing Challenges as Pandemic Funding Ends

Oct 13 min read

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,...

Pandemic-Era Child Care Funding: A Lifeline That Should Not End

Sep 303 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.

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