Arlington, VA – Child Care Aware® of America, the nation’s leading voice for child care, is leveraging the growing pressure for positive change by launching a movement and giving it a name—Child Care Works. The goal of this grassroots initiative is to further escalate the need for a child care system that works for all American families.
Child Care Aware® of America Launches a Movement to Make Child Care Work for America
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Continue ReadingAdministration Releases New Head Start Performance Standards
The Obama Administration released the long-anticipated Head Start Performance Standards late last week. The new rule allows for greater flexibility at the local level and puts great emphasis on family engagement.
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Continue ReadingJoin the Child Care Works Movement
Right now, we are at a key turning point for child care. States across the country are working to expand access. Presidential candidates are speaking out on the issue. And a movement is growing to make sure families can find quality child care that fits their budget.
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Continue ReadingD-SNAP: Preparing for Disaster
Access to food is a critical part of disaster response and recovery. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is part of the national response network and provides Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits to those with low to moderate incomes (who typically do not qualify for food assistance support) based on disaster-related expenses like loss of income from time off or relocation, property damage, relocation costs, and other expenses.
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Continue ReadingState Plans for Healthy Child Care, Healthy Communities Participants
The state plans for Healthy Child Care, Health Communities participants have been reviewed!
In an effort to support states in advocacy around their Child Care and Development Fund plans, Child Care Aware® of America summarized the state plans’ health content for Alabama, Colorado, Indiana, Missouri, New York State, and North Carolina.
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Continue ReadingHealth Resource Spotlight: New Briefs Covering CCDBG Health and Safety Topics
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New Briefs Covering Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Health and Safety Topics
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