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The Capital Area Child Care Coalition wants to know what child care service providers need to be successful in this field. Complete the brief survey at the link below to help us support you. https://lnkd.in/gr_rQHE2

Calling all business owners 📢 Please complete the survey below about how your business has been impacted by the child care crisis. #business #greaterlansing #childcare

#Massachusetts receives a B in The Century Foundation 'and Caring Across Generations's just-released "Care Matters: A 2024 Report Card for Policies in the States", looks at "supportive family policies and worker rights and protections". Importantly, as the authors write, grades are a function of political realities and investments (including need). The longtime, tireless efforts of advocates and policymakers have clearly helped to contribute to the positive changes we've seen in the Commonwealth of late, and will continue to resonate and drive system change. “Substantial federal investment—on top of state and local prioritization—is needed to fuel economies, improve the well-being of children and families, create millions of good jobs, promote equity, and support disabled people and older adults to live independently with safety and dignity.” Full report below. #mapoli #careeconomy #childcare #familywellbeing

This new brief from the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center identifies three key policies states can implement to improve its child care “system.” Sadly Ohio continues to underinvest in child care, has not adopted even one of these policies unlike most other states, and as a result is failing Ohio’s youngest children, the families that care for them, and the businesses who need their parents in the workforce. https://lnkd.in/gPghGE3f

NEW: We teamed up with Caring Across Generations to grade all 50 states and DC on their progress making investments in care that support people throughout their lifespan: from child care and early learning to paid leave and home and community-based services for aging or disabled people. No state earned an ‘A’, underscoring the need for bold public investments in care. Find out your state’s care policy score, and learn how federal and state lawmakers can build the care infrastructure we all need. ↪️ https://bit.ly/3PybOZX

As the child care industry adjusts to the end of federal COVID-19 emergency funds, early childhood experts spoke at The Hunt Institute’s webinar to discuss challenges in the industry and share insights of optimism for a push toward universal pre-K as a constitutional right. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3S655qy

🚨 Arizona's child care crisis demands action. Governor Hobbs' $100M proposal is vital to sustain services, prevent waitlists, and support working families. Let's make our voices heard in budget negotiations. Take action here: https://lnkd.in/gREynFNi #investinchildcare #AZBudget

🚨 Urgent: the looming child care cliff threatens to worsen the child care crisis in our country. As temporary pandemic funding ends, families are at risk of losing access to affordable and quality child care. We must prioritize long-term investments and policy solutions to support working families. https://fal.cn/3yTvx