Earlier today, the House of Representatives approved the Senate-passed tax reform legislation which will overhaul the tax code for the first time since the mid-1980s. President Trump is expected to sign this bill into law soon.
Congress Passes Tax Reform Legislation that Could Harm Millions of Children and Families
Topics: Policy & Advocacy, News
Continue ReadingHoliday Toy Safety: Making Smart Choices While Allowing Children to Have Fun
The holiday season often brings an abundance of excitement for young children who anticipate receiving new toys and games. The gift givers’ tasks aren’t accomplished by simply finding and buying the wish list items—attention also needs to also be paid on ensuring that gifts are age appropriate and pose no safety hazards.
Topics: Parenting, Health & Safety, emergency preparedness
Continue ReadingHealth Resource Spotlight: Tips for Keeping Children Safe - A Developmental Guide
The Problem:
We want young children to explore their environments, so they can acquire new skills and knowledge. Unfortunately, though, in the process of mastering skills such as eating solid foods or climbing, they can get injured.
Topics: Best Practices, Health & Safety
Continue ReadingHealth Resource Spotlight: New Resources, Guidance on Criminal Background Checks
The Problem:
States and territories must implement Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) requirements on criminal background checks, but those requirements are complicated and can be difficult to understand.
Topics: Systems Building, Workforce, Policy & Advocacy, Health & Safety
Continue ReadingCelebrating Child Care and Making Connections at the 2017 ZERO TO THREE Conference
Child Care Aware® of America was proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the recent 2017 ZERO TO THREE conference. The event brought over 3,000 early childhood professionals to San Diego, CA November 29-December 1 for three days of learning, networking, and socializing.
Topics: Business Operations for CCR&Rs, Systems Building, Workforce, Professional Development, News
Continue ReadingSnow Safety: Five Steps to be Prepared
With winter right around the corner and temperatures dropping fast, this is the perfect time to prepare for a possible winter emergency. Many people love the idea of a few inches of fluffy snow falling from the sky, but all too quickly, that few inches can morph into the winter storm of the year. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to ensure that you and your loved ones will be ready for and safe if severe weather strikes.
Topics: Best Practices, Health & Safety
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