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Advancing Equitable State Child Care Policies Using ARPA and Other Relief Funds

Report November 1, 2021

During a time of historic COVID-related federal investment in child care and early education, states are working to leverage this opportunity to provide significant relief and recovery to providers and families. This report highlights the actions that select states have implemented to make the most of this critical time and opportunity.

Alignment, Coordination, and Equity through Oregon’s “Tight-Loose Model”

Podcast October 29, 2021

Oregon’s statewide early learning system balances state and local priorities through a framework which is based on a collective impact model. The state has developed three high level goals for the system, and local partners have leeway to design programs, collect their own data, and attend to their own local issues and needs. Host Karen Ponder delves into the details of this with Denise Swanson, the Early Learning Hub Manager in the Early Learning Division, and Kristi Collins, the Early Learning Hub Director in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties which includes the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.

Supporting Prenatal-to-Three With Federal Relief Funding: Family Support

Archived Webinar October 27, 2021

This resource is a recording from the webinar, Supporting Prenatal-to-Three with Federal Relief Funds: Family Support. This webinar featured trailblazers from local jurisdictions who are leading the way with guaranteed basic income for parents and young children in marginalized communities; mental health consultation services, fatherhood programs and stable housing supports; and an initiative to convert a museum into a family resource center.

Supporting Prenatal-to- Three with Federal Relief Funds: Family Support

Slide Deck October 25, 2021

This resource is a slide deck from the webinar, Supporting Prenatal-to-Three with Federal Relief Funds: Family Support. This webinar featured trailblazers from local jurisdictions who are leading the way with guaranteed basic income for parents and young children in marginalized communities; mental health consultation services, fatherhood programs and stable housing supports; and an initiative to convert a museum into a family resource center.

HBCC: Leveraging Federal Funds to Support HBCC

Archived Webinar October 20, 2021

The recent federal investment in child care has created an unprecedented moment in time. During this webinar, guest speakers and breakout groups heard how states and communities can center HBCC providers and educators in their funding decisions, how some states are using federal funds to support HBCC, and how states can work toward an equitable approach to supporting HBCC.

Home-Based Child Care: Leveraging Federal Funds to Support HBCC

Slide Deck October 19, 2021

This slide-deck is part of our Home-Based Child Care (HBCC) National Webinar Series. The recent federal investment in child care has created an unprecedented moment in time. This slide-deck investigates how states and communities can center HBCC providers and educators in their funding decisions, how some states are using federal funds to support HBCC, and how states can work toward an equitable approach to supporting HBCC.

FACT SHEET: The Biden-⁠Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Black People and Communities Across the Country

Government Document October 19, 2021

This fact sheet looks at President Biden's Executive Order on the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans. This is an action taken by President Biden and Vice President Harris to tackle systemic racism and make investments to rebuild the economy and the social safety net so all people, including Black Americans, can thrive.

Latinx Leader Spotlight: Martina Rocha

Blog October 14, 2021

This spotlight highlights Latinx early childhood leader Martina Rocha, founder of the Together for Childhood Network. The Together for Childhood Network is a not-for-profit organization that provides resources and trainings in Spanish and English for early childhood educators, childcare providers, parents and community members.