Big hearing on child care at the Texas House on Tuesday! We're urging legislators to take a number of steps on child care next session, including investing in the child care scholarship (subsidy) program at the Texas Workforce Commission so more working parents — like Claudia — can get off the scholarship waitlist, enroll their kids in high-quality child care, and go to work to support their families. Read more in our new policy brief: https://lnkd.in/gDmSVEFM
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I wonder if the marketplace, which seems to only value innovation, disruption (w/e tf that means) and novelty, has a hard time understanding that there are (presumably) huge opportunities to open childcare centers that pay a living wage and practice the evidence-based methods that already exist. No need for innovation b/c we know what works and how to do it. Boring (not novel) but effectively. Hard to get funding for boring but effective.
Without support, child care centers will struggle to stay open, leaving parents unable to secure affordable, quality child care that allows them to go to work. Without support, child care centers will struggle to hire the early childhood educators they need to care for our youngest constituents. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And yet, Congress has still not taken the action needed to end the nation's child care crisis. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Join us at https://bit.ly/2M9eJpH to see how you can advocate on behalf of babies, toddlers and their families. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Read the article by The Washington Post: https://wapo.st/3UrSMI2
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Child Care is Bug Business
A decade ago, only a few people would show up to my presentations on child care. Today, this topic draws large crowds, a testament to the rising importance of child care.. I recently had the honor of speaking at the National Conference of State Legislators in Louisville, Kentucky. I participated in a child care panel that was PACKED - a clear sign of how far we’ve come in recognizing and advancing policies for child care. This was my first time attending the conference, and I was truly impressed by the energy and engagement of state elected officials around child care issues. It was inspiring to connect with legislators, staffers, and other stakeholders who are genuinely invested in finding ways to support families and child care professionals. Thank you Jenna Bannon for the invitation and fellow panelists Representative Samara Heavrin (KY), Kelly Klundt (NM Legislative Finance Committee), and Rob Grunewald for their thoughtful insights and information. In Louisville and beyond, the enthusiasm to advance better policies is palpable. It’s time to put child care center stage!
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Help shape the future of child care in our state! Minnesota's quality rating system for early child care is undertaking a redesign of its programs and resources. All parents, educators and community allies are encouraged to complete a brief survey on proposed improvements to Parent Aware. Complete the survey by March 31: https://lnkd.in/gnwvWpXh #80x3
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With the NYS Child Care Assistance Program, most families of four pay no more than $15 a week. Hundreds of thousands of New York families are eligible for this program, and now there’s an online portal to make the application process easier. Learn more, find out if you are eligible, and begin your application now: https://lnkd.in/ew2gVMbe.
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It’s nice to see both Vice Presidential nominees weigh in on an issue that impacts most American families with young children: child care. Overwhelming bipartisan majorities of Americans recognize the importance of accessible, affordable and high-quality early childhood education. Access to quality child care benefits families and keeps America’s economy growing. We may have some differences around the edges in determining how we get there, but the principle remains true: we need to do better for our families and kids. The time for action is now. https://lnkd.in/ecjSCSKn
Walz and Vance address child care concerns and costs
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Moms shouldn’t feel alone in figuring out how to afford child care — or feel ashamed to talk about it. Too often, we think child care is a 'me problem' when, in reality, it's a failure of our society to provide the support we deserve. Child care is not a luxury—it's an economic necessity. Without it, parents can't work. Ahead of tomorrow's debate, let’s make sure ABC News hears us loud and clear: Ask the candidates for their plan to make child care more affordable for American families. Moms, let's parent out loud. Tag ABC News below & tell them what you pay for child care. Together, we can make our voices impossible to ignore. 💪
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The Maryland EXCELS website allows parents to search for child care programs by location, program type, and quality rating. However, many parents are not aware of this resource or may not realize that the quality rating system addresses the dimensions of quality they care about. Read more about parents’ perspectives on child care quality in Maryland in a new infographic from Child Trends’ Maryland Child Care Policy Research Partnership project. https://buff.ly/3POgCe1
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Continuing advocacy is necessary to urge action from state and federal gov't to build a better early learning and care system. From the study: The true cost of child care in Seattle and King County is significantly higher than families can afford to pay, or than current subsidy rates will reimburse, leaving a funding gap that impacts the stability and sustainability of the child care sector. The true cost of child care when caregivers receive a living wage and benefits is around $40,000 a year for an infant, $30,000 for a toddler, $25,000 for a preschooler, and $13,000 for a school-age child.
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At a time when child care costs are on the rise, subsidy programs like Wisconsin Shares are critical. Yet only half of Milwaukee’s eligible families participate in the program. Milwaukee Succeeds, in collaboration with the MKE Early Childhood Education Coalition, sought to understand the barriers hindering broader participation. Through a comprehensive survey of local parents and caregivers, crucial insights emerged, shedding light on the program’s successes and shortcomings. The results can be found in their brand-new report, Unlocking Wisconsin Shares: Insights into the State’s Child Care Subsidy. https://lnkd.in/gC2S5qxJ
Wisconsin Shares — Milwaukee Succeeds
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One of the most fundamental roles played by child care is enabling parents to participate in the labor force. To support employment, parents choose from a range of child care options, both paid and unpaid. Understanding who uses paid care and other factors related to the use of paid care can help support strategies related to economic growth. Learn more about Child Care in State Economies: https://lnkd.in/eA_a5eXs
