Adverse Childhood Experiences Policy Statement ASTHO's position on ACEs prevention includes utilizing a population health approach, supporting policy and environmental changes to strengthen household financial security, and protecting and increasing investments in early childhood development. « less… more »Big P, Evidence Based, Quality Childcare |
Early Care and Education Bill Tracking - NCSL Database This database tracks early care and education legislation from the 2019-2020 legislative sessions including child care and child care financing, early childhood services, prekindergarten, professional development, home visiting, infants and toddlers, and financing early education. « less… more »Big P, Evidence Based, Quality Childcare |
Head Start: Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Early Head Start programs provide family-centered services for low-income families with young children. These programs are designed to promote the development of the child, while enabling parents to move towards self-sufficiency. « less… more »Big P, Evidence Based, Quality Childcare |
State of California: Governor Newsom Announces New Online Portal to Help Parents Find Local and Convenient Child Care Options California expanded child care subsidies and after-school programs for essential workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic and created a new portal to help working parents, including essential workers and vulnerable families, find safe, reliable and accessible child care options. « less… more »Big P, COVID-19, Experience Based, Quality Childcare |
State Policies Aligning Health and Early Childhood Learning This blog outlines recommendations for states and communities to align family health and early learning systems, as well as the policies states have enacted to align with these recommendations.Big P, Evidence Based, Quality Childcare |