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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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New Report Highlights How Child Care Challenges Affect Georgia’s Workforce and Economy

November 1, 2018

The rising cost of child care is not just a family issue. According to a new report from Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS) and the Metro Atlanta …

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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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FFYF Analyzed Years of Polling and Found Unwavering Support for Greater Investment in ECE

October 30, 2018

The First Five Years Fund has conducted an analysis that consolidates and synthesizes the findings of our years of publicly available research with that of other national and state polls …

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Child Care Aware Releases New Report on High Cost of Child Care from State to State

October 26, 2018

Child care is one of the largest household expenses families face today. A new report from Child Care Aware examines the cost and affordability of child care from state 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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States Show Tremendous Interest in PDG B-5 at Chicago Meeting

October 22, 2018

Earlier this month, the BUILD Initiative, the Alliance for Early Success, EducationCounsel, NIEER, and the Ounce of Prevention Fund coordinated a meeting in Chicago, IL to provide information and assistance …

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FY19 Appropriations Coalition Thank You Letter

October 12, 2018

October 11, 2018 The Honorable Richard ShelbyUnited States Senate304 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Shelby, The Child Care and Early Learning Coalition appreciates the increased funding included …

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Strengthening the Quality of Care Nationwide with Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships

October 11, 2018

Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) grants aim to incorporate the strengths of Early Head Start into other child care opportunities in order to expand access to high-quality …

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PDG Birth-5 Statutory Overview and Funding Opportunity Announcement Highlights

October 5, 2018

This resource describes the Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five program’s major statutory provisions and key Funding Opportunity Announcement requirements so that applicants have access to easy-to-understand information necessary for …

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