StateofChildCare.org This project supports decision-makers in understanding how the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) affects low-income families and early educators. StateofChildCare.org
Grassroots Movement for Child Care and Early Education Coordinated by the ECE Organizing Network, this initiative organizes a national network of grassroots allies fighting to expand access to early learning. Grassroots Movement for Child Care
The Economic Realities of Child Care VideoAug 31, 2022 The Economic Realities of Child Care Aug 31, 2022 Hailey Gibbs, Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, 3 More Andrew Sonntag, Toni Pandolfo, James Mertz
Examining the Powerful Impact of Investments in Early Childhood for Children, Families, and Our Nation’s Economy TestimonyAug 10, 2022 Examining the Powerful Impact of Investments in Early Childhood for Children, Families, and Our Nation’s Economy Aug 10, 2022 Rasheed Malik
Still Underpaid and Unequal ReportJul 19, 2022 Still Underpaid and Unequal Jul 19, 2022 Maureen Coffey
A Strong Start in Life: How Public Health Policies Affect the Well-Being of Pregnancies and Families ReportJul 15, 2022 A Strong Start in Life: How Public Health Policies Affect the Well-Being of Pregnancies and Families Jul 15, 2022 Hailey Gibbs, Marquisha Johns, Osub Ahmed, 2 More Maggie Jo Buchanan, Arohi Pathak
Top 5 Actions Governors Can Take To Address the Child Care Shortage ReportFeb 23, 2023 Top 5 Actions Governors Can Take To Address the Child Care Shortage Governors must take the lead in instituting policies that fairly compensate early childhood providers for the skilled work they perform, incentivize the creation of programs in child care deserts, and relieve families of the high cost of care. Feb 23, 2023 Anna Lovejoy
Governors Demonstrate Bipartisan Support for Child Care and Early Education ArticleFeb 23, 2023 Governors Demonstrate Bipartisan Support for Child Care and Early Education Both Democratic and Republican governors are taking bold action to support young children and their families. Feb 23, 2023 Anna Lovejoy
Strengthening Home Visiting To Promote the Health and Well-Being of Indigenous Families ArticleDec 8, 2022 Strengthening Home Visiting To Promote the Health and Well-Being of Indigenous Families The reauthorization and expansion of a key home visiting program could support better outcomes for Indigenous parents and young children. Dec 8, 2022 Stephanie Haddad, Hailey Gibbs
Disparities in Housing, Health Care, Child Care, and Economic Security Affect Babies for Life ReportDec 7, 2022 Disparities in Housing, Health Care, Child Care, and Economic Security Affect Babies for Life Social determinants of health, such as access to secure housing, family employment and economic stability, education, and child care, must be the focus of federal policies to support infant and toddler health. Dec 7, 2022 Allie Schneider, Hailey Gibbs
Congress Should Guarantee Medicaid Continuous Coverage for Pregnant Women and Children ArticleNov 30, 2022 Congress Should Guarantee Medicaid Continuous Coverage for Pregnant Women and Children Congress has a narrow window to help preserve insurance coverage and improve both postpartum care and children’s health outcomes when the public health emergency ends. Nov 30, 2022 Natasha Murphy, Hailey Gibbs, Emily Gee
The Child Care Sector Will Continue To Struggle Hiring Staff Unless It Creates Good Jobs ReportSep 2, 2022 The Child Care Sector Will Continue To Struggle Hiring Staff Unless It Creates Good Jobs Child care sites across the country are facing immense challenges hiring and retaining staff amid a shortage of good jobs, leaving parents struggling to find care and placing increasing stress on the workers that remain. Sep 2, 2022 Maureen Coffey, Rose Khattar
The Economic Realities of Child Care VideoAug 31, 2022 The Economic Realities of Child Care Child care often is treated like a private family issue, but lack of access has cascading negative impacts on child care providers, small-business owners, and broader communities. Aug 31, 2022 Hailey Gibbs, Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, 3 More Andrew Sonntag, Toni Pandolfo, James Mertz
Increasing America’s Child Care Supply ReportAug 23, 2022 Increasing America’s Child Care Supply With additional funding, an existing federal subsidy program could forestall closures and supply losses in the child care sector until policymakers secure meaningful investments. Aug 23, 2022 Hailey Gibbs
Examining the Powerful Impact of Investments in Early Childhood for Children, Families, and Our Nation’s Economy TestimonyAug 10, 2022 Examining the Powerful Impact of Investments in Early Childhood for Children, Families, and Our Nation’s Economy Rasheed Malik testified before the House Budget Committee on July 20, 2022, on the importance of investing in early childhood programs. Aug 10, 2022 Rasheed Malik
Still Underpaid and Unequal ReportJul 19, 2022 Still Underpaid and Unequal New, comprehensive data on child care workers in center-based programs—analyzing their demographics, education, experience, and wages—reveal widening pay gaps and inequality. Jul 19, 2022 Maureen Coffey
A Strong Start in Life: How Public Health Policies Affect the Well-Being of Pregnancies and Families ReportJul 15, 2022 A Strong Start in Life: How Public Health Policies Affect the Well-Being of Pregnancies and Families Understanding how the key social determinants of health—including housing, employment, and education—affect perinatal health is critical to ensuring that federal policies support healthy babies and families. Jul 15, 2022 Hailey Gibbs, Marquisha Johns, Osub Ahmed, 2 More Maggie Jo Buchanan, Arohi Pathak
Why K-12 Teachers and Their Students Need Investments in Child Care ArticleJun 8, 2022 Why K-12 Teachers and Their Students Need Investments in Child Care To meet the caregiving needs of the K-12 educator workforce and the developmental needs of the youngest students, the United States needs sustained, significant federal investments in the accessibility and affordability of high-quality child care. Jun 8, 2022 Emily Katz