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Half of American Families Live in a Child Care Desert

December 7, 2018

Yesterday, the Center for American Progress released a new report profiling the supply of licensed child care services in every state and the District of Columbia. It is believed that …

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Major Increase in Number of States Applying for Preschool Development Grants

December 3, 2018

The Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) is a new, $250 million, competitive federal grant opportunity authorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) – all 56 states …

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New Report Details Early Childhood Education Reforms in Louisiana

November 30, 2018

A report from New America profiles Louisiana’s bipartisan efforts to transform early learning in the state. In 2012, Louisiana passed the Early Childhood Education Act, which provided a holistic approach …

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New Report Highlights State Implementation of “Essential Elements” for High-Quality Pre-K

November 15, 2018

This week the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) released an analysis of 59 public pre-k programs in 44 states and the District of Columbia. NIEER’s report relied on …

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CCDBG, a Program that Provides Vital Child Care Assistance, Celebrates 28th Birthday

November 5, 2018

Today, the Child Care and Development Block Grants (CCDBG) celebrates its 28th anniversary. Since November 1990, millions of children from low-income families have gained access to early learning environments, parents …

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Report Shows Unique Challenges of Finding Infant and Toddler Care

October 31, 2018

A report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) found dramatic shortages in child care for infants and toddlers which, in many places, makes finding licensed care next to impossible. …

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New Report Shows Unique Challenges of Finding Infant and Toddler Care

October 31, 2018

A new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) found dramatic shortages in child care for infants and toddlers which, in many places, makes finding licensed care next to …

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ACF Announces $140 Million in Grants to Expand Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships

October 26, 2018

Yesterday, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released a funding forecast for an additional $140 million in grants to expand Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships (EHS-CCPs) and …

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Congress Overwhelmingly Approves Opioid Legislation that Includes Support for Children Affected by Epidemic

October 3, 2018

Today, the U.S. Senate voted 98-1 to approve the bipartisan “SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act,” which was approved by the House last week with an overwhelming 393-8 vote. This …

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After Senate Passage, Negotiations Underway with House on Bipartisan Opioid Bill

September 20, 2018

On Monday, the Senate overwhelmingly passed a comprehensive bill with strong bipartisan support in response to the opioid epidemic devastating so many communities. Senators worked across the aisle to find …

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Lynn Johnson Confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Family Support at HHS

August 28, 2018

Today, Lynn Johnson was confirmed by the full Senate as the Assistant Secretary for Family Support at the Department of Health and Human Services. In her new role, Johnson will …

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A New Report Shows Benefits of Legacy Preschool Development Grant Program

August 7, 2018

Last week, the Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS) released a progress report highlighting states’ progress in implementing the Legacy Preschool Development Grants (PDG). Congress appropriated …

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