Senate committee advances two measures aimed at easing Tennessee's childcare crisis The committee advanced SB 1921 (using a capped TANF-to-CCDF transfer to clear the Smart Steps wait list) and a separate SB 2062 establishing Promising Futures pilots (workforce scholarships and a tri-share employer program), with DHS testifying on fiscal and administrative implications.

Tennessee is taking bold steps to tackle the childcare crisis with new bills that aim to improve access and support workforce needs.

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Early support makes a lifelong difference for children.

Cuts like this make it harder to ensure every child gets the strong start they deserve.

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Early support makes a lifelong difference for children.

Cuts like this make it harder to ensure every child gets the strong start they deserve.

#ChildCareNow #NovaScotiaFamilies #EarlyYears #AffordableChildCare

Supporting parents is one of the best investments we can make in children.

Cuts like this weaken the network of supports families rely on during the early years.

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Cutting the supports that help educators grow makes it harder to build the high-quality, affordable child care system families were promised.

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Child‑care advocates press Legislature to make $15M CCAP funding ongoing to clear wait lists and stabilize providers Multiple child‑care providers, unions and advocates asked the joint committees to include $15 million in recurring funding for the Child Care Affordability Program (CCAP) to eliminate long wait lists, stabilize provider budgets and help parents remain in the workforce.

Child-care advocates in Maine are rallying for $15 million in ongoing funding to clear long wait lists and ensure every child gets the care they deserve.

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And when some women can't afford all these babies and end up on welfare, they will be demonised for it.
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When we invest in childcare and pre-K, kids are safe and can continue learning, parents can work, and the whole economy benefits. That’s why I’ll fight for universal childcare in Congress. It’s time for change.
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Presentation on "Child Care House" outlines plan to build small residential child‑care units in Long Prairie Business of Child Care’s Jeff Andrews told Todd County commissioners about the Child Care House model: small, fully furnished residential units (about 800 sq ft) converted into licensed family‑childcare sites, operator selection, startup support and funding strategies; local officials discussed slots, affordability and fraud concerns.

A groundbreaking initiative in Long Prairie aims to tackle childcare shortages by converting small residential units into licensed family-childcare sites.

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Just the facts, folks. Just the facts.

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#LivableWages

Standard hours created for B.C. child care centres to better support families - Victoria News Upcoming B.C. guidelines enforce 9.5 hours of daily child care

Working families should not be paying extra for a reasonable day of child care.

Our government is ending unfair fees and setting a clear standard families can rely on 💛 while levelling the playing field across the sector ✅ ✅

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It's Day 15 of the Affordable LIFE Advent Calendar: Provide Affordable Childcare.

To see a list of my priorities visit www.callieforcongress.com

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"I only support the most unreasonable and unpopular policies / sarcasm."

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Saskatchewan Secures $1.6 Billion Federal Deal to Extend $10-a-Day Child Care Saskatchewan extends $10-a-day child care, securing $1.6B federal funding to support families and providers.

Saskatchewan Secures $1.6 Billion Federal Deal to Extend $10-a-Day Child Care

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Child-care affordability is coming at the expense of equity — and it’s time governments acted | The-14 Canada’s $10-a-day child care improves affordability but leaves low-income families behind, deepening inequity as subsidies shrink and access remains limited.

Child-care affordability is coming at the expense of equity — and it’s time governments acted
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Get to Work Premier Eby wants BC to "get to work" - but we can only do that if there’s enough affordable child care. Parents and grandparents can't work a full day without quality child care in place. BC’s…

It's time to deliver:
✅ Make all licensed programs $10aDay
✅ Universal before- & after-school care
✅ Fair wages for educators

Let's push for real progress! Families and our economy depend on it.
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Alameda County Child Care Providers Receive Much Needed Cash | KQED After a yearslong holdup, Alameda County has started distributing funds from Measure C, a 2020 ballot measure that uses a half-cent sales tax to increase access to child care.

Families in San Mateo County deserve affordable, high-quality child care. A recent @kqednews.kqed.org podcast highlighted @jackiespeier.bsky.social’s work to strengthen local child care systems & support working parents. Listen here: www.kqed.org/news/1205893...

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Appraising Mamdani’s Five Key Policies — The Democracy Collaborative Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s policies are not only feasible, but could work to improve the lives of a majority of New Yorkers. And they have past precedent in the city, Professor Maliha Safri wr...

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Great interview w @DiazForMichigan!
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Working parents deserve support 👶 I’ll expand access to quality, affordable childcare so families can thrive and fully participate in the workforce. #AffordableChildcare #LauraHuberAZ #AZSenate

This state will be the first to offer free child care, regardless of income — The Washington Post New Mexico ranks last among all states on child well-being, but its Democratic governor has committed to be the first to offer free universal child care.

This state will be the first to offer free childcare,regardless of income #ChildCare #oc #UniversalChildCare #ChildWellBeing #SocialImpact #FamilySupport #art #AffordableChildCare #EconomicJustice #ChildrenFirst #NewMexico #NewMexicoNews #Bluesky #Booksky #FamilyFirst #ChildCareCrisis #FutureOfWork

Alameda County Is Giving Cash to Child Care Providers. Other Bay Area Counties Are Envious | KQED In the Bay Area, where child care costs are among the highest in the nation, counties are seeking local funding solutions to support caregivers and the families who rely on them.

This work is also shaping the San Mateo County Child Care Blueprint, a community-driven plan to ensure that every child receives high-quality care and early learning.

Learn more in @kqednews.kqed.org: www.kqed.org/news/1205533...

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Councilman Roy advocates for affordable latchkey services in Corpus Christi Local officials discuss rising fees for after-school programs impacting working families in Corpus Christi.

The City Council of Corpus Christi is facing backlash over rising latchkey fees that threaten the affordability of essential youth programs for working families.

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Boulder County Childcare Coalition Proposes Public Funding for Early Childhood Education Coalition seeks support for ballot initiative to enhance childcare accessibility and affordability.

The St. Vrain Valley School District is taking bold steps to tackle the childcare crisis, emphasizing that investing in early childhood education is key to community growth and student success.

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Saint Vrain Valley Schools Launch Child Care Initiative for Birth to Three Program District proposes two pilot locations to address child care shortages for families.

The St. Vrain Valley School District is set to launch an innovative pilot child care program aimed at easing the burden of high costs for families, starting August 2026!

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Larimer County Commissioners Support Early Childhood Funding Initiative for Affordable Care Commissioners advocate for a public funding measure to improve child care access and quality.

A new initiative in Larimer County could revolutionize affordable childcare, but it all hinges on a crucial vote this November.

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