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District of Columbia Passes Progressive Paid Family and Medical Leave Law
The District of Columbia Council gave final approval for a Paid Family and Medical Leave law enacted in 2017 and… The District of Columbia Council gave final approval for a Paid Family and Medical Leave law enacted in 2017 and effective July 2020. The bill,…
Collaborative Planning and System-Building in Early Childhood Systems
Definition: Establishing shared understanding and joint leadership to make greater progress toward common goals. The purpose is to develop a… Definition: Establishing shared understanding and joint leadership to make greater progress toward common goals. The purpose is to develop a system that addresses the needs…
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2016 State Budget Wins for Babies
Policymakers in several states passed budgets that include new investments for young children and families in recent months. Although these… Policymakers in several states passed budgets that include new investments for young children and families in recent months. Although these are significant wins that should…
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Cómo lidiar con el llanto de los bebés y niños pequeños
Cómo lidiar con el llanto de los bebés y niños pequeños - La Dra. habla sobre uno de los temas… La Dra. Pamela High habla sobre uno de los temas que más angustian a muchos padres primerizos: cómo afrontar la irritabilidad y el llanto del…
Rhode Island Paid Family Leave
Rhode Island passed legislation instituting the Temporary Caregiver Insurance Program (TCI) in July 2013 to provide paid family leave. TCI… Rhode Island passed legislation instituting the Temporary Caregiver Insurance Program (TCI) in July 2013 to provide paid family leave. TCI provides up to four weeks…