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Building Collaborative Partnerships to Support Infant–Toddler Teachers Through an Evidence-Informed Coaching Initiative
Benjamin L. Bayly and Rebecca Escott, Penn State University Nancy Nicewonger and Caroline Campana, First Up, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Abstract Infant–toddler… Benjamin L. Bayly and Rebecca Escott, Penn State University Nancy Nicewonger and Caroline Campana, First Up, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Abstract Infant–toddler programs stand to benefit greatly…
Addressing Bias and Advancing Equity in State Policy – North Carolina
Ensuring an equitable start for all babies in North Carolina requires understanding the influence of race, ethnicity, and racism in… As a result of the longstanding history of systemic racism and marginalization in the United States, babies in communities of color, particularly Black, Hispanic, and…
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…
Emerging Research and Reports Crib Notes April 2022
Emerging Research and Reports Related to Expectant Parents and Families with Infants and Toddlers… Crib Notes is a monthly newsletter that offers members valuable information and insights to support you in your work with expectant parents and families with infants and toddlers. In this issue…
State Strategies to Strengthen Infant-Toddler Care, while Expanding Pre-k – North Carolina
Anticipating potential growth of state pre-k programs, state policymakers should consider a number of approaches to protect and expand the… Beyond limiting harm to infant-toddler programs, state leaders could take the opportunity to invest in a birth-5 system that equitably supports high quality services for…
Hurting the Families that Need it Most – North Carolina
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…