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The Child Care Crisis, Part 4: How State Policy Choices Transform a Family’s Experience

In some states, a parent working a full-time minimum wage job can obtain a subsidy and comfortably afford child care. In other states, especially in a locality without enough subsidized slots, almost all of that

The Child Care Crisis, Part 3: Why States Should Increase Demand for Subsidized Care

Demand for subsidized child care slots is already very high. State subsidy programs simply do not meet the need. In many states, families are left lingering on waiting lists—unable to work or forced to use

The Child Care Crisis, Part 2: How the Right Reimbursement Rate Changes Everything

The demand for subsidized child care slots varies considerably across communities. In many states, however, the supply of such slots is severely limited. Many families who qualify for subsidies are unable to use them because

The Child Care Crisis, Part 1: Why Subsidies Have Not Fixed the Market Failure (Yet) 

What do you do if your toddler’s child care just disappears? Maybe the teacher left to take a better-paying, less messy job in retail. The child care center remains open, but with your child’s classroom

Administrative Burden: Everyone Pays when Eligible Families Can’t Access Public Assistance

By Jacque Whearty, Policy Manager Imagine that you just found out you may qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which will help you feed your two children. But first, you need to fill

Investing in Young Children Strengthens our Economy  

Policies supporting early childhood help people meet their full potential, as well as facilitate economic growth. Tax credits reduce child poverty, paid family leave improves parents’ mental health, and Early Head Start programs enhance literacy

June Update: Prenatal-to-3 State Legislative Trends

In the past several months, legislatures throughout the United States passed transformative policies for children and families. This exciting, evidence-based legislation includes a historic investment in child care in Vermont, Medicaid expansion in North Carolina,

How States Can Give All Children the Best Chance in Life 

Opportunity begins before we are born. Beginning prenatally, certain children will face substantial obstacles to healthy development, whereas others will thrive from the start.  Opportunity follows state policy choices. Where a baby lives makes a

May Update: Prenatal-to-3 State Legislative Trends

2023 has seen great momentum to improve outcomes and equity for young children. Many state legislatures have taken action to support infants, toddlers, their families, and caregivers. This month, we tracked several bills to increase

The Earned Income Tax Credit: A Pro-Work, Anti-Poverty Tool for States

Today is Tax Day, and you may anticipate a refund. Maybe you overpaid throughout the year. Or maybe, as a parent, you benefit from the child tax credit. But did you know you may also

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