China's Earthquake Affects Thousands of Children

The impact of the earthquake in China has left thousands of children orphaned and many families homeless. Half the Sky Foundation was created in order to enrich the lives and enhance the prospects for orphaned children in China. They have stepped in to provide needed relief and assistance during this very difficult time.

Learn more and find out how you can help at www.globalgiving.com

Meaningful Investments in Pre-K: Estimating the Per-Child Costs of Quality Programs

How much does it costs to provide quality pre-kindergarten programs for young children? How much should it cost? An insightful report just released by the Institute for Women's Policy Research provides a detailed breakdown on the elements of costs based on direct and indirect supports in a reader friendly format.

This excellent resource can be downloaded from: http://www.iwpr.org/pdf/G718preknow.pdf

Proposed Changes to the Federal Child Care and Development Block Grant

Sen. Robert Casey (D-PA) has proposed amending the Child Care and Development Block Grant. The bill, entitled Starting Early, Starting Right Act amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) and recognizes that affordable, high-quality child care helps children develop the skills they need to be ready for school. The bill also helps families get ahead by giving parents the support and peace of mind they need to be productive at work. Visit the National Women's Law Center for more information and how you can support these efforts. www.nwlc.org

Download the Casey Bill Summary: http://www.nwlc.org/pdf/CaseyBillSummary.pdf
Download the Vision for the Reauthorization of Child Care paper: http://www.nwlc.org/pdf/ChildCareReauthorizationVision.pdf