The University of Texas’ LBJ School of Public Affairs’ Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center recently issued its 2021 policy roadmaps for each state. Utah’s roadmap is available here. Unfortunately, Utah is…
“Children, their parents, and the economies in which they operate are all better off when societies provide easily accessible, high-quality child care and early education options. ”— U.S. Dept. of the…
As Congress debates the numerous proposals to support care infrastructure, one thing is clear: we are missing a collective opportunity to invest in our youngest citizens. Part of President Biden’s…
The Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance recently distributed their fact sheet about maternal mental health and suicide and it is sobering. Although this fact sheet estimates that one in five…
Children from birth to age three are in the most critical period of brain development, and unfortunately, caregivers in roles of supporting this age group often find themselves under-supported when it comes to finding…
The Bipartisan Policy Center recently evaluated the childcare gap across 35 states. and calculated Utah’s gap to be over 64%, double the average of 31.2%. It found that there are…
In case you missed our letter to the editor in the July 28th edition of the Park Record, it is posted below for convenience. Research shows that early childhood education…
The Administration for Children and Families released guidance today regarding the $15 billion in supplemental CCDF Discretionary Funds included as part of the American Rescue Plan. Of this amount, Utah…
Everyone’s least favorite Spring-time task has an extension this year since 2020 taxes are not due until May 17, 2021. It is especially important to file taxes this year to…
The Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) is a federal program that provides funding to each state every year based on a formula allocation. CCDF is the primary federal funding source…
Part of our mission is to advocate for policies that enhance early childhood in our community. Our legislative priorities all advance that goal. For the most up to date information…
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