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Vermont Governor Signs Landmark Child Care Bill
Governor Phil Scott signed H.171, setting a firm foundation for transformative change in the state’s early learning system.… Governor Phil Scott signed H.171 into law in the spring of 2021, setting a firm foundation for transformative change in the state’s early learning system. The bill includes: •…
In Spite of It All: State Budget Wins for Babies in 2020
Despite the current crisis, and thanks to persistent and knowledgeable advocates, governors and legislators are holding on to and, in… Despite the current crisis, and thanks to persistent and knowledgeable advocates, governors and legislators are holding on to and, in some cases, managing to expand…
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Exploring Early Care and Education Policy for Young Children of Incarcerated Parents
Harriet Dichter and Karen Ruprecht, ICF Child Care State Capacity Building Center, Fairfax, Virginia Angela Tomlin, Indianan University School of… Harriet Dichter and Karen Ruprecht, ICF Child Care State Capacity Building Center, Fairfax, Virginia Angela Tomlin, Indianan University School of Medicine Abstract Children…
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Parent–Child Separation Due to Incarceration: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Considerations
Elesia N. Hines and Shannon L. Thompson, Indiana University Michelle B. Moore, Amy B. Dickson, and Kristin L. Callahan, Louisiana… Elesia N. Hines and Shannon L. Thompson, Indiana University Michelle B. Moore, Amy B. Dickson, and Kristin L. Callahan, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,…
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Examining the Well-Being of America’s Babies: The "State of Babies Yearbook: 2019"
Kim Keating, ZERO TO THREE, Washington, DC Abstract This article discusses why and how the State of Babies Yearbook: 2019… Kim Keating, ZERO TO THREE, Washington, DC Abstract This article discusses why and how the State of Babies Yearbook: 2019 was developed; identifies the indicators…
New Report Reveals Best and Worst States to be a Baby
State policies makes a difference in ability to reach full potential WASHINGTON—The state where babies are born and raised during… State policies makes a difference in ability to reach full potential WASHINGTON—The state where babies are born and raised during their first years of life…