MFN's COVID and Child Care Survey
Fifty-one percent of Maryland child care providers say they may permanently close if families must continue to keep children home for extended periods as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This according to a new survey from Maryland Family Network.
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Child Care, COVID, and the Economy
Coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the physical health of Marylanders and on the economic health of our state. Among the industries hardest hit is child care. Listen now to learn more.
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Child Care in Crisis (NAEYC)
The State Of Grandparents
A Pew Research Center survey of American grandparents found that spending time with grandchildren can be not only a necessity but also a joy. Indeed, over half of American grandparents believe having more time with family, and specifically grandchildren, is the best part of growing older. Listen here to learn more.
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The Health Benefits of Having (and Being) Grandparents (U.S. News & Daily Report)
5 Facts About American Grandparents (Pew Research Center)
5 Facts About American Grandparents (Pew Research Center)
Child And Dependent Care Tax Credit
When America was founded nearly 250 years ago "child care" would have meant spending the day on the farm or in the fields. We’ve come a long way since then. The Maryland General Assembly recently took another step toward making child care available to more families. For the first time in 20 years Maryland’s Child and Dependent Tax Credit was expanded. Listen now to learn more about how this legislation benefits us all.
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Civic Engagement
The political divide in America seems to be wider than ever, yet civic engagement is on the rise. But how do busy parents find time to get involved? We’ve got a few ideas!
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Economists Agree
Economists agree: investing in early childhood saves money.
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The Heckman Equation
The Benefits and Costs of Investing in Early Childhood Education (The Washington Center for Equitable Growth)
Early Childhood Education - Ben S. Bernanke (The Federal Reserve System)
The Benefits and Costs of Investing in Early Childhood Education (The Washington Center for Equitable Growth)
Early Childhood Education - Ben S. Bernanke (The Federal Reserve System)
Quality Matters
When looking for child care, quality matters. Here are a few things to look for.
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Choosing Child Care (Maryland Family Network)
Quality Matters in Early Childhood Learning Spaces (Model D)
How to Choose Quality Child Care (Zero to Three)
Quality Matters in Early Childhood Learning Spaces (Model D)
How to Choose Quality Child Care (Zero to Three)
Save Home Visiting
The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV) is up for reauthorization in September. Without this crucial evidence-based program, many at-risk pregnant women and parents with young children will not get the services they need to be healthy and productive.
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Home Visiting: A Common-Sense Investment (Center for American Progress)
The Bi-Partisan Case for Reauthorizing Home Visiting Program (The Hill )
Home Visiting Program—Maryland (HRSA )
The Bi-Partisan Case for Reauthorizing Home Visiting Program (The Hill )
Home Visiting Program—Maryland (HRSA )
Child Care Transitions
Changing child care setting can be stressful on young children and negatively affect their social development.
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Unstable Child Care Can Affect Children by Age 4 (Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute)
Upk Is Good For The Mind . . . And The Body
Pre-K helps a child learn and succeed socially and economically. New findings suggest that when young children have access to early care and education, their health outcomes are good, too!
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Universal Pre-K Improves Kids’ Health in a Hidden, Powerful Way (Business Insider)