February 09, 2021
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FEATURED - New Fact Sheet on the Need for Further Child Care Relief
Without Federal Support, Child Care Providers and Families Struggle to Hang On, Hindering our Nation’s Economic Recovery Child care is an essential pillar of the American economy, yet COVID-19 has […]
December 18, 2020
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FEATURED - New Survey Shows Child Care Providers Will Struggle To Stay Open Without Significant Relief
A new national survey of more than 6,000 child care providers conducted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) found that many of them will not […]
November 16, 2020
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FEATURED - New Research Shows Gap Between Need And Access To Child Care In 25 States
Child care supply does not match the potential child care need, a recent Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) study of 25 states found. Based on state-level child care data from each […]
November 12, 2020
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New Analysis Highlights Unsustainable State Of Child Care Due To Low Enrollment And Increased Operating Costs
A new column from the Center for American Progress (CAP) demonstrates that child care providers are struggling financially as they continue operating on reduced revenues and increased costs. Based on […]
October 07, 2020
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States Seek Further Relief For Child Care As They Deplete CARES Act Dollars
The CARES Act provided states with critical funding to support child care providers and working families through the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, but funds have run out in […]
October 07, 2020
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Women are dropping out of the workforce as child care closures continue
The September jobs report revealed that women continue to be hit hard by the pandemic as child care responsibilities make it difficult for mothers to continue working or return to […]
October 07, 2020
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Sharing sad news
Over the past few months, we’ve heard from countless early learning and care facilities across the country who, after doing everything possible to stay afloat, have had to make the difficult decision […]
September 25, 2020
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Urge House Leaders to Prioritize Child Care in COVID Recovery Bill
Reports indicate House Democrats are working on a new COVID-19 recovery package in hopes of revitalizing negotiations with Senate Republicans and the White House. It is imperative that your representatives […]
September 16, 2020
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Day of Action to #SaveChildCare
Every Wednesday through the month of September, we’re asking you to join us in urging Congress to #SaveChildCare by ensuring providers receive the emergency stabilization funding they need to remain […]
September 11, 2020
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Former CEO Calls for Child Care Stabilization to Support The U.S. Workforce
In a recent op-ed published in the Des Moines Register, Robert J. Myers, the retired chairman and CEO of Casey’s General Stores, wrote about the need to stabilize the child […]
September 04, 2020
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Child Care Providers Experiencing 47% Increase in Operating Expenses Amid Pandemic Crisis
Home-based providers face 70 percent increase A new interactive tool created by the Center for American Progress (CAP) estimates the true cost of providing child care that meets pandemic-related state […]
September 02, 2020
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Child Care Providers, Working Moms Face Big Challenges Amid COVID-19
In a recent MSNBC News special, Ali Vitali spoke with child care providers who are struggling to stay open and serve their communities, and with working mothers who are being […]
August 28, 2020
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New Survey Of Parents Reveals COVID-19’s Disruptive Impact On Child Care
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) recently released results of a survey it conducted with Morning Consult on how COVID-19 affected child care arrangements and needs of parents across the country. […]
