While the U.S. Census official poverty measure (OPM) shows an increase in child poverty from 2019 to 2020, the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) shows it decreasing by almost 3%, demonstrating the protective effects of social safety net programs.

Federal Relief Efforts Protected Millions of Children From Poverty - Child Trends

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Does offering early educators up to $1,500 – if they stay at their #ECE sites – lead to increased employment stability? This 2020 study from Virginia shows that for the VA workforce, the answer was yes. http://ow.ly/NBsg50Gbi5F

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Are you a rural community looking to expand #childcare availability? A webinar on Tuesday, 9/21 at 1:30 CT will introduce a new resource guide of innovative approaches, success stories, & federal resources available to rural communities. http://ow.ly/NgMI50Gawmr

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Gina Adams & @EleanorEPratt find that key elements of subsidy systems policy & practice may not effectively account for the barriers Black, Latino, & immigrant families face. How states can address these issues:

Steps Every State Can Take to Build a More Equitable Child Care

The pandemic underscored the critical role of child care in supporting parents’ ability to work and children&#82...

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Join us Oct. 20-21 for the opportunity to engage other #education state leaders and policymakers at #ECSVF2021! Register NOW 👇

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