Costs drop, access widens to child care
The month of October has brought big news for young kids, in the form of high quality child care that their families can afford, thanks to the Fair Start for Kids Act.
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Early Learning Now
New report: Greater investment in kids needed to help them thrive after the pandemic
New KIDS COUNT report highlights many kids in Washington struggle to meet basic needs
To Support Kids, Support their Caregivers
To Support Kids, Support their Caregivers
What the potential closure of Kids' World tells us about child care statewide
Washington state currently ranks sixth in the nation for the number of people living in child care deserts. This includes the residents of Whatcom County, who are at risk of losing 15 percent of their already inadequate number of available child care slots.
Families win with state’s new paid leave law
As the new year starts, young families across Washington state have reason to celebrate. Starting January 1, working parents can take up to 12 weeks off work to bond with the newest member of their households.
2020 Legislative Agenda
At Children’s Alliance, we believe every child can thrive in a world rich with opportunity. We partner with public officials, parents and community leaders to create strategies that help kids overcome the barriers of racism and poverty.
Tacoma’s Kelly Blucher speaks up for access to child care
Kelly Blucher has learned that raising one’s voice is easy; it’s fun; it’s necessary; and it gets results.
State lawmakers can make a difference for today’s babies
Lawmakers have heard from parents, business owners and community-based leaders this legislative session about how to support the healthy development of babies, toddlers, preschool-age kids and their parents.
FAMILIES WILL CALL ON LAWMAKERS TO "THINK BABIES" AT STROLLING THUNDER WASHINGTON
MEDIA ADVISORY: Monday, March 11, 2019
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CHILD CARE ACCESS NOW ACT PASSES STATE HOUSE WITH STRONG BIPARTISAN SUPPORT
OLYMPIA – A key piece of legislation for babies, toddlers, preschool-age kids and their families took a step forward yesterday with the passage of the Washington Child Care Access Now Act (HB 1344), with strong bipartisan support in the state House of Representatives.
“This bill is a triple win: for kids, families and communities,” said Jon Gould, deputy director of Children’s Alliance. “HB 1344 envisions a brighter day, one in which Washington families no longer struggle with the high costs of child care.”
High Quality Child Care: Good for Babies, Families & Communities
Inadequate Working Connections Child Care subsidy reimbursement rates are standing in the way of access to affordable, high quality early learning opportunities for Washington’s young children and families. Invest in strong families and communities by increasing child care subsidy rates for infants and toddlers to 75 percent of the market rate.
Federal money for child care helps, but much more is needed
For healthy development, it’s imperative that babies and toddlers have the strongest learning experiences possible through high-quality early opportunities. Washington state policymakers, child care providers, and advocates have worked diligently on improving child care quality in Washington to give kids a strong start.
ELAA 2019 Legislative Agenda
The Early Learning Action Alliance looks forward to working with state policymakers to achieve the following policies and funding in the 2019 Legislative Session. These priorities will improve child outcomes and move Washington closer to a state where every young child has equitable access to the opportunity to succeed in school and in life.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Advocates, Service Providers Condemn Trump’s “Public Charge” Income Test
SEATTLE, Wash. — The Protecting Immigrant Families – Washington coalition condemns new regulations proposed by the Trump administration that would effectively impose an income test on family-based immigration and scare millions of families away from crucial health, housing and nutrition assistance.
Support Washington’s babies and young parents
A new KIDS COUNT® policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation details hurdles that young parents face to support their children. These barriers threaten both the still-developing young adult parents and their young children, setting off a chain of diminished opportunities for two generations.
Questions to Ask Candidates for the Washington State Legislature
State lawmakers can take important steps to improve kids’ lives in the 2019 state legislative session. Candidates for the Washington state legislature will make critical choices for our kids if they are elected in November. Their choices can help kids have great childhoods and grow up strong, and advance racial equity and opportunity for all our kids.
Strolling Thunder ignites momentum for advocacy for babies
It’s imperative for all babies to have the strongest learning experiences possible through high-quality child care and early learning opportunities.
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Data Brief: Ensuring all kids have opportunities to succeed
For KIDS COUNT in Washington’s new “Ensuring All Kids Have Opportunities to Succeed” brief (a part of the State of Washington's Kids 2018 series), we worked with the Washington State Budget & Po
KIDS COUNT report: Kids lead the way toward greater diversity in Washington
Our new KIDS COUNT in Washington demographic profile, “Kids are Leading the Way Toward a New Washington,” shows how kids of color are leading our state into a more racially diverse future.
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