Dr. Edward Zigler. Photo credit: Yale School of Medicine (more…)...
Statement from Deputy Executive Director on the Passing of Dr. Edward Zigler
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Ringing in the New Year: Celebrating 35 Years of Service to Essex County
Dr. Beverly Lynn, CEO of Programs for Parents in Newark, New Jersey, wanted to do something really special to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of their non-profit organization, which serves as the principal advocate for child care services in Essex...
Now Accepting Proposals! Health/Safety Training Opportunity for CCR&Rs
The National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness (NCECHW) is funding an initiative through Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) to provide CCR&Rs with critical health and safety trainings. Successful applicants will receive training curric...
Dollars and Sense
How do I teach my child the value of a hard earned dollar?” "I want that toy!" wailed three-year-old Amy at the shopping mall. "But Mom, everyone at school has the Nike sneakers - not these!" exclaimed nine-year-old Jeff. "Dad, if you just loan me...
Sentido Común en Asuntos de Dinero
Todos los padres enfrentan problemas de dinero con sus hijos. Esto puede causar frustración e incluso crear situaciones bochornosas. Sin embargo, existen algunos pasos específicos que puede tomar para ayudar a su hijo a aprender que el dinero no es...
Why You Should Attend CCAoA’s Child Care Works Summit in April
This year, Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) will host our first Child Care Works (CCW) Summit in Washington, DC on April 3-4. The summit is an abridged version of our regular biannual Symposium and will welcome Child Care Resource and Referral...
Examining Child Care Supply and Demand Gaps for Babies in Your Community
For decades, Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies have prioritized tracking child care supply and demand in order to better serve the children, families and child care providers in their area. With the reauthorization of the Child ...
Healthy Child Care, Healthy Communities: Supporting Diverse Health Issues
Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) has a strong history in advocating for policies that protect the health of children. Background checks, health and safety training, and monitoring visits from the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) state agency are a...
Child Care Aware® of America Congratulates Dr. Walter S. Gilliam As Newly Elected Board President
Dr. Gilliam’s dedication to early childhood education research and analysis alongside his exceptional leadership in the fields of child psychiatry and psychology make him a sought after expert in the field. (more…)...
It’s About Time! What You Can Do About Nonstandard Hours Child Care Challenges
An astounding 6.7 million children live in a single-parent household with a nonstandard hours (NSH) schedule. These workers are the fuel keeping our 24/7 economy running; they power the services that keep businesses running. Workers with NSH schedul...
