Register now for Thursday's conversation! “The Changing Nature of the Child Care Beat, From Leading Independent Journalists Who Cover It.” Co-sponsored by Better Life Lab New America and Early Learning Nation.

As a funder in the philanthropic sector, how can we do philanthropy differently? Our retiring Board Chair, Barbara Bainum, showed us that working with partners is not just a matter of showing up as a funder but requires active listening and adjusting to the changing needs of our

How can DC grow its economy? By expanding affordable child care. In the first year alone DC’s economy would grow by $1.7 billion, if all families had access. Want to know more? Check out my new report: dcfpi.org/all/expanding-… 🧵

The lack of affordable quality child care in the District is a crisis. Addressing this crisis with expanded access to child care subsidies would be a massive boon not just for families and children, but for the entire District economy. time.com/child-care-cri…

Access to child care allows more people, especially women, to work, it frees up family budgets, and increases the $ child care providers have to hire more staff & improve their facilities.

Investing an additional $139 million in child care subsidies to allow all DC families access would create 3,097 new jobs, boost earnings for District workers by $1.4 billion, and grow the overall size of the DC economy by $1.65 billion.

Imagine a world where systems and policies were designed to promote the health and wellbeing of every child and family? At RWJF, we're determined to work with families to create better, more equitable systems that work for them, not against them. rwjf.ws/4f1vMY9

Does your toddler wander the house draped in a blanket? Wear a laundry basket as a hat? Love to play under the kitchen table? Toddler behaviors can sometimes seem a little random. But their play actually follows a lot of common patterns, a knowledge of which can make

By refusing to sign #DCBudget, @mayorbowser: 1️⃣ undermines our democratic process 2️⃣ refuses to cooperate with other DC electeds 3️⃣ & signals she would rather align w/ conservative Congress mbrs than with DC folks & electeds We need united leadership. Mayor Bowser, do better.

Happening in the District: ✊🏾 Celebrating the life of Congressman John Lewis 👴🏾 Join us for Nelson Mandela Day of Service 🍧 Roving Leaders day is tomorrow ✅ Safe Commercial Corridors Grant Application is closing July 30 🎈#BeDowntown: Kids World is BACK

Encourage your child to explore different textures around them. What does a tree trunk feel like? Scratchy? Bumpy? What does the grass feel like on their fingers? Talk together about what you notice! Supporting your child's exploration encourages their drive to learn!

A key part of supporting the overall well-being of children is ensuring their parents are financially stable, since growing up in poverty affects all areas of a child’s life, from their academic performance to their mental and physical health. bit.ly/3yOPrKr

Have you secured your spot at the 2025 #HVSummit yet? Register by Oct. 31 receive an early bird discount & join us in Washington, D.C. Feb. 12-14! Our annual #homevisiting conference includes 25+ workshops, 3 plenary sessions, Capitol Hill visits & MORE: bit.ly/3hWpG2f

Did you know that lots of people struggle with how to help build their newborn’s quickly growing brain? 🧠 With Vroom Tips like this one, we keep it easy! 🎉 Make sure you're following us for more great ways to turn everyday moments into Vroom Brain Building moments!

We’re thrilled to announce our $100 million commitment to funding early childhood education over the next five years. This builds on the leadership of our retiring board chair Barbara Bainum and her vision to direct the foundation’s investments toward the critical early

People with disabilities must have a direct say in policies that affect their health and wellbeing. To empower their participation in the civic process New Disabled South developed an innovative dashboard that makes pending legislation easy to understand. rwjf.ws/3W0QMpf

Join the National CACFP Virtual CACFP Summit August 14-15 and August 21-22. Attend workshops on nutrition, program administration, operations, financial and nonprofit management, and more. Register today. cacfp.org/summit/

.19thnews explains how the #childcare crisis has affected small businesses across the country, with more than 1/3 citing in a new study that the lack of child care options in their communities is preventing them from operating or expanding business: 19thnews.org/2024/06/small-…