9/13/24 ECEA Child Care Update for Everyone

UPK Programs, Remember to Complete the following Self-Reports by 9/16/24

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2Oegdf9aGylrKQ2c88-DRTSFVt_vXVvw2cXZFox8z89Ui8w/viewform

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEqVBF3HmBk46tT3z5Yoec19PwLGb32pr5S6PORuk22NJDmA/viewform

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsp1vcG9bnlJHNp47-DTO88UXVTlC6Vopl5Dm-OV0fD6I_Zg/viewform

Federal Funding for Babies 0-3 FY2020-24

See pages 24-27 for further Early Childhood funding analysis. https://firstfocus.org/resource/babies-in-the-budget-2024/#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=30122bf4-d37a-4757-b45b-2cb79d93319e

A Private School Choice Program Is Illegal, State Court Rules. What Comes Next? (South Carolina)

Boulder City Council supports increase to local minimum wage

https://bouldercolorado.gov/projects/exploring-increase-minimum-wage

What we’ve learned about the experiences of Washington parents

The Ultimate Financial Health Checklist for Small Businesses

Friday's job report underscores the severity of America's child care crisis

What’s Working: Colorado homeowners insurance increased nearly 60% in five years

How Many Teens Use Social Media Every Day? New Federal Data Gives an Answer

WAIVER PROCESS FOR NATURE BASED PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS WHILE RULES ARE BEING PROMULGATED

 Here are the links to the appeal/waiver form and the paper application form.

Waiver Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SRvKeGMiDLnixIVnfzbJOz8HF_gXAXz8/view?usp=sharing

WHY Trade Associations Matter....

• We are advocating for you and your program 24/7

• We do what you don't have the time or energy to do

• We have a lobby team that advocates with the legislature

• We have a team that works on administrative advocacy too

• We offer trainings to get your staff qualified

• We establish partnerships that save you money

• We are always stronger TOGETHER

JOIN ECEA TODAY!

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