CAP Early Childhood

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Early childhood policy and news from the Center for American Progress

Washington, D.C.
Tilmeldt juni 2013

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  1. Fastgjort tweet
    10. feb.

    Today a op-ed calls on politicians to embrace . We couldn’t agree more. We’re past due for major child care reform, and it’s time for more elected officials to embrace child care as a policy platform.

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  2. for 9 timer siden

    Thanks to the advocacy of families, & , WA state will sign Act today, setting WA on the path to pay for the true cost of care, cap family expenses on & increasing wages for providers

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    In a recent survey of Bend Chamber of Commerce members, a whopping 97% of employees have had difficulty finding child care, 42% spend at least 1/4 of their income on child care, & >20% of employees spend at least 1/2 their paychecks on child care

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  4. for 13 timer siden

    Many parents are struggling with long wait lists, high costs, and shrinking options as they try to find day care for their children

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    The share of U.S. breadwinning mothers remains high, and our child care and paid leave policies still haven't caught up to modern families' needs

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    10. maj

    According to , child care costs have more than DOUBLED over the last two decades…but wages have barely budged. With the Child Care for Act, families would have access to more affordable care and quality early learning programs.

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  7. for 17 timer siden

    "We found ourselves in a Catch-22: we weren’t able to afford the high-quality child care our Penny needed, but couldn’t manage on one income."

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  8. for 18 timer siden

    Half of Kentucky residents live in a child care desert. Read more on where the biggest shortages are and what can be done about them

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    12. maj

    Let's honor moms this by fighting for policies that support families before, during and after birth, allowing mothers and their infants to thrive. New post on from &

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    12. maj

    Let's talk child care. found that employment among moms decreased by 12% when their family was unable to find child care. And among dads? Virtually no impact. But at least mom got breakfast in bed on , right? SMH.

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    11. maj

    Important conversation happening with , , , & on at 2pm ET on 5.15.19 all about Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality. Pls RT!

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  12. 10. maj

    are policies that promote access to affordable child care, home visiting services, and paid leave

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  13. 10. maj

    The majority of the early childhood education workforce is women, and many child care providers are moms themselves. is pay and benefits that promote their financial well-being & recognize the worth of the work they do

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  14. 10. maj

    "Most moms could do without foosball tables & beer at work. But they can’t do without child care."

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    10. maj

    This Mother’s Day, are comprehensive policy reforms to address the maternal and infant mortality crisis, centering the role of structural racism in creating vast disparities for women of color.

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  17. 9. maj
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    9. maj

    Raise the budget caps, increase funding for rental assistance, and pass the Child Care for Working Families Act!

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  19. 9. maj

    1 in 3 Americans struggle to pay for diapers for their babies. Join and today at 2pm for to discuss how to

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  20. 9. maj

    The next step is to raise spending caps to make these funding increases possible, so that children & families can receive much needed support

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  21. 9. maj

    Yesterday, House appropriators approved a spending bill for FY 2020, which includes increased investments in and ! ➕$2.4 billion for child care assistance through ➕ $1.5 billion for Head Start ➕$100 million for Preschool Development Grants

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