Well said Paula Neth - agreed with your statement that we NEED to put our money where our values are!

Will #ARPA funding for #ECE have a positive impact? Many thanks to Minneapolis Fed Community Development for sharing ideas for measuring results!

Grateful to @childcareaware for embracing my own family's voice years ago & proud to be on their team for 6 years, dedicated to fostering a culture that understands & addresses #childcare system inequities. Hear from parents, Lynette M. Fraga, Ph.D., + more. sprou.tt/1slVKK70FLw

Appreciate the tremendous thought that has gone into launching Kansas’ #earlychildhood data trust and the authenticity surrounding being #AllinforKansasKids!

Come work with our incredibly talented & dedicated CCAoA team (and me!). We're looking for a Senior Director of Research on the Policy and Practice team. It's a great time to be working on issues that impact #childcare. #research #job sprou.tt/1HPqQb0j29K

The early childhood dashboard preview was remarkable! Can’t wait to see the full release in 2023. Impactful work for the benefit of Ohio children & families!

Check out the NEW #ChangeChildCare research from @childcareaware to find out how critical issues facing our country are impacting the #childcare sector. New data releasing every month this fall: hubs.li/Q01mh9q10

[📣NEW📣] A @childcareaware report finds that #childcare price increases exceeded the inflation rate - even with the markedly rising inflation rates. More about what that means in our latest #changechildcare data release: hubs.li/Q01pHgfl0

"The #childcare crisis just keeps getting worse," writes Vox's @rmc031, citing @childcareaware stats: "between Dec 2019 and March 2021, at least 8,899 child care centers closed across 37 states & 6,957 licensed home-based care centers shuttered." hubs.li/Q01nVXsm0

🌻 Remarkably devoted & talented early childhood professionals repping Kansas in a BIG way at #ccaoaSymposium23 in D.C. #KansasProud #ksleg

Meaningful collaboration with our super smart and talented friends at Georgetown University! Grateful for the initial vision of Shelby Switzer and Matthew Henry💡 and for the opportunity to help carry it through. #childcare

New 2022 data from Child Care Aware of America is available. Explore the latest on the price of child care and a landscape analysis - state-specific data are included: hubs.li/Q01QcsZV0 #changechildcare

⚖️Our country's values are reflected in the nation's budget. The commitment to families & children is evident in this proposed bill which includes a $1B increase for #ece!: hubs.li/Q01Zgp_00 #InvestInChildCare sprou.tt/1DHezDpHkXa

📢Parents and #childcare providers are caught between high prices and increased expenses, Child Care Aware of America CEO Susan Gale Perry tells Good Morning America, which will likely deepen already pervasive child care worker shortages. Take action now: hubs.li/Q01_PwsP0 sprou.tt/1PRSG5noe0s

#Childcare advocates: What changes are needed to the ECE sector? Weigh in with your comments on the Office of Child Care's proposed rule using @childcareaware's easy form. #advocacy #ece #earlyed sprou.tt/1m8F8a9nkVe

Many states have prioritized #childcare legislation this year. Wondering what your state has done? Read this @childcareaware blog to find out and learn what's on the horizon: hubs.li/Q022qz6R0 #InvestInChildCare

Unexpectedly, I spent some time at the Kansas Statehouse this week, doing what I can to thwart the progress of a damaging child care bill. Thankfully, common sense prevailed. Read my reflection: #ksleg #childcare #advocacy #LexieLaw linkedin.com/posts/kim-enge…

A fellow family advocate said it well, “we cannot sacrifice quality for quantity” when it comes to #childcare. #ksleg