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Utah’s Unacceptable Childcare Gap
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…
Letter To The Editor Explaining Why Early Education Is A Worthwhile Investment
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…
Jewish Family Service – 2021 Grant Finalist
It’s difficult being the primary caregiver of a loved one. Jewish Family Service plans to use the Women’s Giving Fund grant to offer caregivers the support and resources they need…
Youth Sports Alliance – 2021 Grant Finalist
Youth Sports Alliance plans to use the Women’s Giving Fund grant to expand after school recreation opportunities for all children in Summit County.
EATS Park City – 2021 Grant Finalist
EATS Park City plans to use the Women’s Giving Fund grant to reach 500 more food-insecure children in Summit County.
Fix The Hole In The Bucket With ARP Funds
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…
2020 Tax Filing Will Determine Child-Tax Credit Periodic Payments In 2021
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…
Utah Should Invest Its Federal Child-Care Funds To Support Our Most Vulnerable Children
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…
2021 Legislative Tracker
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…
Spanish Adult And Pediatric CPR And First Aid For Family Friend And Neighbor Childcare Providers
Help Spread the Word! Spanish CPR/AED/First Aid classes are available for free for family, friend, and neighbor childcare providers. DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE
School Readiness Disparities Increase For Low-Income And English-Language Learning Students
Utah has selected the Kindergarten Entry and Exit Profile (KEEP) as its standard measure of school readiness. According to the Utah State Board of Education, the KEEP profile is used…
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Expands Into South Summit School District
The Early Childhood Alliance has added zip codes 84036 and 84061 to our service area so now kids living in those zip codes can also receive free books each month…