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On the Hill: “Hunger after the School Bell” as Advocates Gear Up for the Child Nutrition Act Reauthorization

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:45:12 -0500

A July 8 Congressional briefing hosted by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) and the Afterschool Alliance laid out some surprising facts and inspiring optimism about this fall’s opportunity to build a better food program for the nation’s vulnerable children. CFK has this field report.

Working with Teens: A Study of Staff Characteristics and Promotion of Youth Development

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:40:30 -0500

Parent Involvement Matters

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:35:49 -0600

Parent Involvement Matters.Org provides free resources and information to schools, parents, and trainers working to increase parent involvement in education.

Choosing Care for a Child with Special Needs

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:00:00 -0500

Finding quality, affordable child care can be difficult for any parent. For those with a special needs child, it can also be a very confusing and emotional experience. Rebecca Freshour looks at what the law says, and what parents need to know to find care for their children.

Danielle Gonzales

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 10:58:46 -0500

Danielle Gonzales is an expert on Latino children at Pre-K Now.

Adele Robinson

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:00:57 -0500

Adele Robinson is Senior Director in charge of Public Policy and Communications at the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Steven Barnett

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:05:04 -0500

W. Steven Barnett is Director of the National Institute for Early Education Research.

Libby Doggett

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:17:47 -0500

Libby Doggett is Executive Director of Pre-K Now.

Linda Smith

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:25:06 -0500

Linda Smith is Executive Director of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA)

Helen Blank

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:29:46 -0500

Helen Blank is Director of Leadership and Public Policy at the National Women�s Law Center.

Rachel Schumacher

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:10:41 -0500

Rachel Schumacher is a Senior Fellow in Child Care and Early Education at the Center for Law and Social Policy

Working Women Advocate for Affordable, Quality Child Care Options

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:25:41 -0500

Every day 13 million preschoolers -- including 6 million infants and toddlers -- are in child care. The need for quality child care, preschool and after-school programs is a daily concern for millions of American working parents, but quality child care and constructive after-school programs are too often unaffordable or simply not available.

Child Care Providers Support Better Care

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:25:04 -0500

USA Child Care is an organization of child care providers dedicated to expanding high quality care to all communities.

Working for Paid Leave so Parents Can Stay Home with Infants

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:23:44 -0500

The National Partnership for Women and Families is working to bring about paid family leave policies so that parents have the option to stay home to take care of their babies.

Positive Early Learning is Important for Good Health and Strong Families

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:24:28 -0500

The Zero to Three Policy Network helps professionals use their knowledge and expertise to influence public policy so that all babies have good health, strong families, as well as positive early learni