Child Cares Feel Money Crunch

Posted in: Impact of the Economy on Child Care, Georgia

EXCERPT FROM: Rome News-Tribune
By Doug Walker
Childcare providers in the Rome area are concerned about continuing job losses and the potential for the loss of revenue from the state as part of additional budget cuts that are expected from the General Assembly.


Temporary Child Care Assistance Program

Posted in: Impact of the Economy on Child Care, Georgia

EXCERPT FROM: Blogs @augusta.com
Posted by LaTina Emerson
Families that have been affected by the recession might be eligible to receive temporary child care assistance.


State Program to Help with Child Care Costs

Posted in: Impact of the Economy on Child Care, Georgia

EXCERPT FROM: Effingham Herald
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) has created a new federally funded program called Temporary Child Care Assistance (TCCA) that will be operated under the state’s Child Care Program.


Child Care Measure Arrives in Congress

Posted in: Quality, Georgia

Jackie Boatwright now has the ending she wants for the movie about her son.


State Launches Childcare Referral Hotline

Posted in: Georgia

Parents looking for "licensed, affordable and convenient" childcare will soon have a toll-free number to call, thanks to the state of Georgia.


Bail Out a Kid This Christmas

Posted in: Georgia

Although gift giving is not the real reason for this season, helping your fellow man always is.


Expand Pre-K

Posted in: Preschool, Georgia

Expanding pre-K to all eligible children will pay dividends in the long run.


Preschool Program Gains Support

Posted in: Preschool, Georgia

ATLANTA --- A movement to expand Georgia's preschool program and boost its funding is growing, attracting support from lawmakers, child-care providers, children's advocates and even curious attorneys.


Child Care Legislation to Be Named for Jace Hester

Posted in: Georgia, Quality

ALBANY, GA (WALB) - The mother of a baby who died at a home daycare center says parents need to pay close attention to where they leave their children.


Two Pre-K Class Noted for Going Above and Beyond

Posted in: Preschool, Georgia

Two Camden classes have earned the right to display a special banner for exceeding all requirements set by the state for pre-kindergarten (pre-K) education. Those honored were Robin Thornton's classroom at St. Marys Elementary and Jamie Moore's classroom at Crooked River Elementary.