Head Start in Rural America
These 10 state facts sheets provide comprehensive new information on the number of rural families served by Head Start, including rates of health service delivery.
A Compass for Families
The Trump Plan to Cut Benefit Programs Threatens Children
Top 10 Early Childhood Ideas for States in 2018
Where Does Your Child Care Dollar Go?
Trump’s Attack on Immigrants Is Breaking the Backbone of America’s Child Care System
5 Recent Environmental Safety Changes Threatening Children’s Health
Under the leadership of Administrator Scott Pruitt, the Environmental Protection Agency is scaling back safety measures that keep children’s food, air, and water safe.
Progressive Policy Wins in the Omnibus
Congress’ spending deal makes a number of important policy advances—although it shamefully leaves Dreamers behind.
Fact Sheets: President Trump’s FY 2019 Budget Harms Nearly Every Community Across the Country
Trump’s budget is an unmitigated disaster for everyday Americans—including women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, communities of color, and more.
Trump’s Budget Reveals that He Wants Everyday Americans to Pay for His Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
The president's budget pays for his tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations by slashing health care, education, and other critical investments.
Exploring African Americans’ High Maternal and Infant Death Rates
It is imperative to consider how racism and other forms of discrimination contribute to alarmingly high rates of maternal and infant mortality among African American women.
Imposing Medicaid Work Requirements Would Be Bad for Children’s Health Too
Imposing work requirements for parents could introduce instability to children’s health care coverage and increase stress in homes across America.
Suspensions Are Not Support
The United States suspends or expels preschool children with disabilities at an alarming rate.
While Congress Cuts Taxes, Children and Families Are Left Without Health Insurance and Support Services
Congress’ focus on passing tax cuts for the wealthy has left state administrators to explain why families may lose services covered under the Children’s Health Insurance Program and the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program.
The Child Care for Working Families Act Will Boost Employment and Create Jobs
The Child Care for Working Families Act, introduced by Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Bobby Scott, would result in 2.3 million new jobs.
House Republican Attempts to Repeal the Adoption Tax Credit Show Their Real Priorities in Tax Reform
The tax plan recently introduced by the House GOP proposes eliminating several deductions and tax credits that support families. While changes have been made since its introduction, the original proposal provides evidence of congressional Republicans’ true priorities.
The House GOP Tax Bill Does Not Address Child Care Affordability
The House Republican tax bill makes no substantial improvements to child care assistance for working families and scales back existing programs.
A Working Mother Explains Why Medicaid, Nutrition Assistance, and Child Care Are So Important
Congress and the Trump administration proposed deep cuts to many programs struggling families need to get by.
New Data Reveal 250 Preschoolers Are Suspended or Expelled Every Day
The new National Survey of Children’s Health sheds some light on a troubling epidemic.
The Cost of Inaction on Universal Preschool
Every year that policymakers delay on universal high-quality preschool, the United States loses billions of dollars in related economic benefits.