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GAO Report Examines Patchwork of Early Learning and Care Programs From State to State
Head Start and the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) provide critical funding for high-quality early learning and care programs, and yet they are able to serve only a small fraction …
Rural America Faces Barriers Accessing Quality Child Care
Yesterday, the Center for American Progress (CAP) released a column highlighting barriers rural America faces when it comes to quality child care. The new analysis presents five key facts on …
GAO Report: Federal Child Care Funds Benefit All Children in Care, Not Just Those Receiving Subsidies
A report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), which serves as the official audit, evaluation, and investigative institution for the federal government, found that federal investments in state child …
Research: High-Quality ECE Strengthens Families and Can Break the Cycle of Poverty
A new analysis from Nobel laureate economist James Heckman finds that targeted, high-quality early childhood investments have the power to lift multiple generations out of poverty. This research demonstrates the …
NEW VIDEO: The Impact of Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships
In a new video, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), brought together parents, child care providers, and local leaders to discuss the breadth of support that Early Head Start – Child …
New Grants Will Help States in Planning Expanded Infant & Toddler Care Opportunities
Yesterday the Pritzker Children’s Initiative (PCI) awarded 11 states grants to plan a robust and actionable policy agenda with the goal of expanding access to high-quality care and learning for …
TANF: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty with Quality Child Care
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides federal grants to states to design and operate programs that help low income families achieve self-sufficiency. TANF plays a crucial role …
NBC Nightly News: Head Start is a Bipartisan Success Story
NBC Nightly News aired a heartwarming segment on the undeniable success of the Head Start program, highlighting how the program is giving children in poverty a chance to develop the …
