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State-by-State Head Start Program Information Report

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:53:14 -0500

Released in 2008, this interactive chart and report from the Center for Law and Social Policy includes updated information on programs, participants, families, and staff for all Head Start programs in

National Smart Start Conference

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 14:26:55 -0600

Start: Mar 7 2006 - 5:00pm

End: Mar 9 2006 - 5:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT+5

The 2006 National Smart Start Conference will be held March 7-9 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Early Childhood: Building the Foundation for Lifelong Health

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:31:26 -0500

Start: Mar 4 2006 - 12:30pm

End: Mar 8 2006 - 12:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT+5

The Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) will hold its annual conference in Arlington, Virginia.

In Need of Leave

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:26:18 -0500

Caring for a sick child or bringing home a newborn baby can be daunting responsibilities. Worries about lost income can add to the stress. Rob Capriccioso reports on how paid family leave programs can help.

The First Years Institute

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:44:44 -0500

The First Years Institute is a catalyst to strengthen the community by building well-researched high quality support systems essential to enable children to be competently nurtured - physically, emotionally and cognitively - from gestation through the preschool years, and for families and caregivers to be valued and supported in accomplishing this task.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 09:29:39 -0500

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. NAEYC is committed to becoming an increasingly high performing and inclusive organization.

Founded in 1926, NAEYC is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with more than 100,000 members, a national network of nearly 450 local, state, and regional Affiliates, and a growing global alliance of like-minded organizations.

Parents Speaking Up in California

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:05:48 -0500

It seems obvious that any organization that serves kids will benefit from understanding parents' perspectives. But it's not always easy to include the parent voice. This article by Casey Flaherty from the May-June 2005 issue of Children's Advocate looks at three examples of bringing parents into the discussion.

A Head Start Testimonial

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:59:47 -0500

At age 30, the Head Start program is on the defensive, facing criticism and efforts to change its basic structure. But Head Start also has its passionate defenders such as Jerrie deRose, who sent us this e-mail after seeing a profile of the Rosemount Head Start program in Washington DC on our Web site.

Early Childhood (0-5 years) Mental Health and Development Toolkit

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 10:09:46 -0600

Mental health for toddlers isn't about putting two-year-olds on the couch. It's about healthy cognitive and emotional development for every child, development that provides the foundation for learning even before young children tackle their numbers and letters.

Early Mental Health

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:49:00 -0500

Event: Conference call to address the mental health needs of children in early education
Organized by: Pre-K Now
Where/When: Washington, D.C., March 15, 2005

This discussion included three key speakers: Peggy Nikkel, Executive Director of UPLIFT Wyoming, who addressed the general public as she relayed her personal experiences; Mary Beth Bruder, P.H.D of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine; who addressed educators, and Jane Knitzer, Ed.D., of the National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) at Columbia University, who addressed policy makers and legislative change.http://www.uconnucedd.org/facbios.html

Leelanau Children's Center

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:00:33 -0500

The Leelanau Children's Center is a provider of high quality, nurturing, developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs which advocate for children, parents and families in our community.

New River Community Action Head Start

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:21:14 -0600

NRCA Head Start's mission is to maximize the strengths of families, their total health and well-being, and the social skills of children.

Birth to Four

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:14:59 -0600

The mission of this organization is bring about public awareness of child development issues and readiness for school.

Smart Start Georgia

Wed, 08 Jun 2005 10:06:16 -0500

Smart Start Georgia is a statewide organization partnering to improve the quality of care and education for all children ages birth through five by:
collaborating with State and Federal government and early learning experts in communities throughout Georgia; educating parents, caregivers, and the public on the critical need for quality early learning for all children; and promoting lifetime lear

President Bush Submits FY2006 Budget

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:06:07 -0500

Today, President Bush submits his FY2006 budget proposal to Congress. The administration has said it plans to halve the deficit within five years, despite declining federal revenues. In his State of the Union address, the president called for cutting or eliminating 150 domestic government programs—among them anti-poverty programs like housing, food stamps and Medicaid. Children's advocates are also watching for cuts to USDA food and nutrition services. Concerned adults can use President Bush's FY2006 budget as common ground to jump start discussion about public service programs, and how America might balance federal spending and deficit reduction.