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Promoting Good Health, Strong Families, and Positive Early Learning Experiences: "State of Babies Yearbook: 2022"
ZERO TO THREE Policy Center, Washington, DC Editor’s Note To understand the broader societal context for supporting the healthy development… ZERO TO THREE Policy Center, Washington, DC Editor’s Note To understand the broader societal context for supporting the healthy development and well-being of infants and…
Government Supports Lift Children Out of Poverty
Poverty numbers released from the Census Bureau this week showed the astonishing effectiveness of key government services in alleviating poverty… Poverty numbers released from the Census Bureau this week showed the astonishing effectiveness of key government services in alleviating poverty among families with children. The…
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Humble Credibility: The Role of the Facilitator to Engage Powerful Interactions Within a Community of Practice
Raquel Munarriz Diaz and Tiffany Taylor-Jones, University of Florida Lastinger Center Abstract A community of practice (CoP) is a vehicle… Raquel Munarriz Diaz and Tiffany Taylor-Jones, University of Florida Lastinger Center Abstract A community of practice (CoP) is a vehicle for bringing in participants…
New Report Reveals Economic and Care Disparities, Continued Mental and Emotional Distress Among Nation’s Babies and Families
ZERO TO THREE report shows 41% of low-income families saw earnings decline in 2021, and that access to childcare remains… ZERO TO THREE report shows 41% of low-income families saw earnings decline in 2021, and that access to childcare remains a challenge The mental and…
Maine Invests in Monthly Stipends for Early Care and Education Providers
Last week, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed a bipartisan budget bill that includes $12 million in state general funds to… Last week, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed a bipartisan budget bill that includes $12 million in state general funds to provide $200 monthly stipends for…
Hurting the Families that Need it Most – Maine
It’s Time to Remove Child Support Enforcement from State Child Care Subsidy Programs.… States funded under the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) are currently able to require child care subsidy recipients to cooperate with the child support program as a condition of eligibility. However, recognizing…