At a time when child care costs are on the rise, subsidy programs like Wisconsin Shares are critical. Yet only half of Milwaukee’s eligible families participate in the program. Milwaukee Succeeds, in collaboration with the MKE Early Childhood Education Coalition, sought to understand the barriers hindering broader participation. Through a comprehensive survey of local parents and caregivers, crucial insights emerged, shedding light on the program’s successes and shortcomings. The results can be found in their brand-new report, Unlocking Wisconsin Shares: Insights into the State’s Child Care Subsidy. https://lnkd.in/gC2S5qxJ
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Need the information to build more accessible child care in your state and stay informed about what other states are doing? Child Care Aware of America launched a comprehensive interactive dashboard for exactly that goal. Learn More 💡 https://hubs.li/Q02-L0fY0
State Policy Dashboard
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The Maryland EXCELS website allows parents to search for child care programs by location, program type, and quality rating. However, many parents are not aware of this resource or may not realize that the quality rating system addresses the dimensions of quality they care about. Read more about parents’ perspectives on child care quality in Maryland in a new infographic from Child Trends’ Maryland Child Care Policy Research Partnership project. https://buff.ly/3POgCe1
Parents’ Perspectives on Child Care Quality and Quality Ratings in Maryland - Child Trends
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It was a pleasure to host a webinar on the successes and challenges of the &10aDay Child Care Plan. We heard from economist Jim Stanford on the macroeconomic impact of the first years of the program; the executive director of early learning and child care programs gave her perspective on the implementation of the program; we heard about what it has meant for low income families including sole-mother households; and from an early childhood educator about the difference it has made to no longer have increases in wages and benefits tied to increases in parent fees. The overall conclusion: the $10aDay is yielding many positive results in a very short time but needs to be strengthened and expanded so that the benefits are shared more widely and equitably. Watch the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gq9_5bFi
A heartfelt thank you for your incredible support during the 10 Days of Action for the #10aDayChildCare Plan! We wrapped up our campaign with a public webinar "$10aDay Child Care: Successes and Challenges" about the program's impact from the perspective of ECEs, operators, families and economists. ⏯️ Watch the webinar recording here: https://lnkd.in/gUpghH9G 👉 Visit childcarenow.ca to stay informed and continue advocating for the $10aDay Child Care Program to be sustained and strengthened!
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TODAY’S MUST READ: Jessica Grose's latest piece in The New York Times highlights the grim reality of child care challenges… and the hope for the future. From bipartisanship to incremental change, read about what it's going to take to address child care challenges: https://lnkd.in/dJxP-yWY
Opinion | ‘What American Families Experienced Is Not Something That You Get Over’
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$10-a-day child care sounds great, but are we there yet? People for Education takes a deep dive into the progress, challenges, and what needs to happen to ensure every child has access to affordable care. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Z82b50TkbZ1 #ChildCareForAll #CanadaChildCare
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Child Care is Bug Business
A decade ago, only a few people would show up to my presentations on child care. Today, this topic draws large crowds, a testament to the rising importance of child care.. I recently had the honor of speaking at the National Conference of State Legislators in Louisville, Kentucky. I participated in a child care panel that was PACKED - a clear sign of how far we’ve come in recognizing and advancing policies for child care. This was my first time attending the conference, and I was truly impressed by the energy and engagement of state elected officials around child care issues. It was inspiring to connect with legislators, staffers, and other stakeholders who are genuinely invested in finding ways to support families and child care professionals. Thank you Jenna Bannon for the invitation and fellow panelists Representative Samara Heavrin (KY), Kelly Klundt (NM Legislative Finance Committee), and Rob Grunewald for their thoughtful insights and information. In Louisville and beyond, the enthusiasm to advance better policies is palpable. It’s time to put child care center stage!
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Hello friends! I'm hoping that you can help me share a survey from the Public Policy Committee of the Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children (MAAEYC) that collects stories about parents who rely on child care to get to work or to do other important life tasks and activities. Caregiving is such an essential part of our economy, and our goal is show how our economy depends on it. The child care in question may be done by a center, a family child care provider, a nanny, a neighbor, or a family member, including a parent! Even if your kids are older now, perhaps you know of others who may be very reliant on child care and would like to answer the survey. Please share widely if you can! Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/eDgfHRXP
Exposing the Bricks: Gathering Stories that Reveal Child Care's Foundational Impact on Our Economy
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The child care industry doesn’t function like other industries as class sizes have to stay small for child safety and program quality, while prices can’t be increased beyond how much parents can pay. Learn more in our explainer video, A Healthy Child Care Industry Helps All Granite Staters: https://lnkd.in/ecKjt8jf
Explainer: A Healthy Child Care Industry Helps All Granite Staters - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
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A new study reveals that millions of Young Americans provide essential caregiving to adults. Time spent caregiving impacts young adults’ educational opportunities and achievements. Recognizing and addressing the unique challenges faced by youth caregivers is essential for their well-being and future prospects. Learn more about the study and the impact caregiving can have on young adults: https://bit.ly/3Z5bgzL.
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Excellent and current explainer of why ECE is so expensive and hard to find. An extension of federal funding similar to ARPA is the only way forward for providers, parents and children.
People who aren't as steeped in #childcare policy and economics often don't understand why our systems are so fragile--and expensive for families. Thankfully, Rebecca Gale and Dianne Kirsch have teamed up again to create this quick explainer, with support from Better Life Lab at New America. We'll be sending this to a ~lot~ of our friends! https://lnkd.in/g_a4FFHV
Why is Child Care So Expensive? What We Can Do About It. - Early Learning Nation
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