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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…
State Strategies to Strengthen Infant-Toddler Care, while Expanding Pre-k – Rhode Island
Anticipating potential growth of state pre-k programs, state policymakers should consider a number of approaches to protect and expand the… A 2018 state law in Rhode Island increased reimbursement rates and established a tiered payment system for the state’s Child Care Assistance Program linked the…
Building a Secure and Healthy Start: Family Leave in the Early Years
Now is the time for federal and state policymakers to secure the best beginnings for babies by ensuring that working… Now is the time for federal and state policymakers to secure the best beginnings for babies by ensuring that working families receive paid family leave…
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Policy and Advocacy Achievements for Babies in 2021
Thank you for being a Big Voice for Little Kids in 2021! Let's keep babies top of mind in… This year, babies and families have had powerful champions, with extraordinary results. Policymakers are learning about the potential of the first three years of life and…
Rhode Island Celebrates Big Wins for Babies
The 2021 Rhode Island legislative session wrapped up with several impressive wins for babies and their families.… One highlight was the addition of reimbursement of doula services for mothers using Medicaid or private insurance. This will allow all Rhode Island moms, regardless of income, to…
Continuing the Rally for Paid Family Medical Leave in States
ZERO TO THREE and CLASP recently hosted several states at a virtual joint economic security convening. Among other presentations, participants… The Oregon program is set to be fully implemented in 2023. At that time it will: Be available to all working Oregonians except federal employees…