The American Rescue Plan

The First Five Years is a weekly radio program presented by Maryland Family Network and airing on WEAA 88.9 FM. The program was previously on WYPR 88.1 FM. The series is focused on the extraordinary developmental period from birth to age five. The First Five Years highlights the challenges and opportunities related to nurturing young children and helping them build a solid foundation for success in school and in life. This program is made possible in part by M&T Charitable Foundation.

The American Rescue Plan

The American Rescue Plan is great start in helping American families recover from the financial woes caused by COVID-19. But it is just that: recovery. And recovery is always easier when you are healthy to begin with. It’s when we have underlying and preexisting conditions that recovery can be more difficult, take longer, and even be life threatening.

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Resources & Links

The American Rescue Plan (The White House)

Child Care Relief Funding in American Rescue Plan: State-by-State Estimates (CLASP)

Coming Soon: $300 Checks for Parents (NY Times)