What the ACA Reveals about Re-creating the Child Care System
Quality, affordable child care holds the key to improved lives for all – better futures for children, greater economic opportunity for families, and increased workforce capacity for local and state economies. Unfortunately, today in the U.S., many struggle with the...
On the Outside Looking In: Reimagining Child Care Program and Policy Through a Cross-Pollination Lens
There are numerous challenges facing the child care industry today. Many of these challenges—such as limited staffing, lengthy licensing process, convoluted administrative processes, and outdated technology solutions—are not new. Despite this reality, we continue to...
Foster Care Awareness Month
In May, we honor the extraordinary individuals who open their hearts and homes to children in their most vulnerable moments. Foster parents play a critical role in child welfare, providing a safe haven and loving support to children across the country. Their...
Prepared Awareness: Past the Pinwheels
April has been designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to create awareness about the importance of strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect. Children are our most valuable resources; they are our future. Unfortunately, they also tend...