Starting with funding for federal Fiscal Year 2014, Preschool Development Grants (PDG) were a competitive federal grant for states to […]
Choosing Licensed School-age Child Care in Prince George’s County
Back to school means back to school-age child care arrangements for many families across our county. Child care arrangements for […]
“Blueprint for Maryland’s Future” – and the crucial role of child care
March 11, 2019 On March 4, General Assembly leaders introduced legislation known as “The Blueprint for Maryland’s future” – a […]
State legislation in 2019 to support infant and maternal health in Prince George’s County
On February 14, the Maryland State Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to learn more about infant and maternal health. […]
Let’s get together on November 15 to celebrate and make some plans!
The Maryland General Assembly and the Maryland State Department of Education put so many things in motion this year – […]
Maryland Department of Education Expands Family Eligibility for
Child Care Assistance
Big news: The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced it is expanding family eligibility for child care assistance! More […]
Counting Every Person: taking action for a fair, professional, nonpartisan Census
The 2020 Census will be here soon. It is crucial that every person is counted, but there are some things […]
Thrive By Three Fund: An Important Approach to Reduce Infant Mortality in Prince George’s County
Proposed legislation in the Maryland General Assembly could mean improved service coordination for low-income pregnant women and young children in […]
Strengthening Welfare to Work with Child Care: Congress Hears Testimony on the Importance of Child Care for
Working Families
The federal role for child care policy and funding is crucial, and so we tuned in with great interest on […]
Kirwan Commission Recommendations for Early Childhood Education
The Maryland Commission on Innovation & Excellence in Education (“the Kirwan Commission”) recently released its preliminary report with recommendations across […]