The Maryland Commission on Innovation & Excellence in Education (“the Kirwan Commission”) recently released its preliminary report with recommendations across […]
Congress Fails to Extend CHIP and Places Millions of Children at Risks
The September 30 deadline to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) has come and gone. Congress took no action […]
Kirwan Commission Hearing
October 25, 2017
Testimony by Jennifer Iverson: Good evening. I am Jennifer Iverson, Executive Director of Prince George’s Child Resource Center. Thank you […]
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School-Age Children: When in Doubt, Ask and Tell!
A guest blog post from Toni Baptiste, mother, advocate, and licensed school-age child care provider in Prince George’s County Did […]
Reducing the Infant Mortality Rate: a Top Priority in Prince George’s County
Infant mortality has been an ongoing concern studied by governments and the health care field. Infant mortality is the death […]
Congress Must Keep Funding for Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) – Keep Programs That Help Families
Having a baby is an exciting time in a family’s life but it comes with challenges too. If the family […]
Let’s Fight for Health Insurance: Say NO to The Graham-Cassidy Bill
In a whirlwind effort to (again) try to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), the Graham-Cassidy bill will be considered […]
Joining Voices for Vulnerable Children and Families: Going National
May 12, 2017 By: Jennifer Iverson, Executive Director The General Assembly session has ended in our state, but our work […]
State action on child care subsidy reimbursement rates
Legislation has been introduced in the Maryland General Assembly to address child care subsidy reimbursement rates. We are pleased to […]
It’s Time to Show Up For Children and Families
A new state legislative session will begin soon, the Maryland Department of Education’s Office of Child Care continues its work […]