Meg Hassan
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New Report Highlights State Implementation of “Essential Elements” for High-Quality Pre-K
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 …
CCDBG, a Program that Provides Vital Child Care Assistance, Celebrates 28th Birthday
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 …
Report Shows Unique Challenges of Finding Infant and Toddler Care
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. …
New Report Shows Unique Challenges of Finding Infant and Toddler Care
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 …
ACF Announces $140 Million in Grants to Expand Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships
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 …
Congress Overwhelmingly Approves Opioid Legislation that Includes Support for Children Affected by Epidemic
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 …
After Senate Passage, Negotiations Underway with House on Bipartisan Opioid Bill
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 …
Lynn Johnson Confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Family Support at HHS
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 …
A New Report Shows Benefits of Legacy Preschool Development Grant Program
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 …
New Report Details “Indispensable” Policies and Practices for Quality Pre-K
By the time a child starts elementary school, their bodies and brains have already gone through a vital period of growth and development that lays the groundwork for health and …
Congress Can Leverage Head Start to Help Combat the Opioid Epidemic’s Effects on Children
As America’s opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities, numerous child welfare groups are calling attention to short and long-term effects of this crisis on children. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), such …
Office of Head Start Director Calls for Improved Alignment Between Head Start & K-12 Schools
On Monday, the new director of the Office of Head Start (OHS), Dr. Deborah Bergeron, released a video message discussing the important transition for children from Head Start to Kindergarten. …
