Early Childhood Focus

Criticism Leveled at Plan to Cut State Child Care Funds

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:02:50 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Sussex Countian
By Doug Denison
Dover, Del. � A plan to save money in the state�s Division of Social Services by reducing child care subsidies to needy families drew criticism from legislators and the public at a hearing before the General Assembly�s Joint Finance Committee March 3.

NICC Childcare Facility is Open to All, But in Real Danger of Closing

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:51:18 PST

EXCERPT FROM: The Decorah Newspapers
By Lissa Greiner
Whether or not the Northeast Iowa Community College Child Development Center stays open is not just an NICC issue, it's a community issue.

Northeast Florida Parents Struggling to Find Safe Places for Children After School

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:22:52 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Jacksonville.com
By Deirdre Conner
When Maribel Hernandez got the school bus postcard two weeks before her daughter headed off to Douglas Anderson School of the Arts this year, she felt her stomach drop.

Child Care Businesses Worry About Plan to Cancel Funding Boost as Costs Increase

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:27:43 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Missoulian
By Jennifer McKee
HELENA - If the state goes ahead with plans to cancel a $230,000 increase in child care subsidies next year, kids from poorer working families will be priced out of some child care centers and preschools, providers say.

Less State Help Available for Child Care

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:35:24 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Arizona Daily Star
By Patty Machelor
There were no waiting lists for working parents who needed help with child care costs at this time last year.

County Executive Collins is Urged to Restore Child Care Funding

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:21:17 PST

EXCERPT FROM: WBFO News
By Chris Jamele
BUFFALO, NY (WBFO) - County Executive Chris Collins has blamed county budget constraints for ending child care subsidies for the working poor.

Pathways Child Care Program faces Funding Cuts

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:15:31 PST

EXCERPT FROM: The News Tribune
By Kristi Pihl
PASCO � A little girl bends over a coloring book, her crayon spreading red across the page.

Bill Cotterell: Closing Child-Care Center Devastating for State Employees

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:47:26 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Tallahassee.com
By Bill Cotterell
State employees are understandably reluctant to talk on the record about any developments in their offices, especially when the news is bad.

As Finances Get Tighter for Some Families, Child Care is Among the Cutbacks

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:26:49 PST

EXCERPT FROM: NJ.com
By Christina Paciolla
Since the beginning of this school year, eight children have been pulled out of Grow N' Learn day care in Thorofare by parents who lost jobs.

Agencies Say Losing Subsidies Would Hurt Services in Cash-Strapped Times

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:18:37 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Quincy Herald-Whig
By Edward Husar
Officials with agencies that get subsidies from the city of Quincy say the money is vital to their operations, and the agencies would be hurt or threatened if the money was taken away.

Working-poor Families Losing Subsidies

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:55:18 PST

Excerpt From: The Buffalo News
By Matthew Spina
it appears that time will run out on the working-poor families in Erie County who are trying to save their child care subsidies.

With Rising Child-care Cost, Many Parents Are Paying to Work

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:55:01 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Washington Post
By Petula Dvorak
I really thought it wouldn't get much worse than the unpaid college internship.

Early Head Start in Vail Valley Wins Stimulus Funds

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:33:35 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Vail Daily
By Staff Reporter
VAIL VALLEY � Eagle County Health & Human Services' Early Head Start program in Colorado's Vail Valley will get $1.1 million in federal stimulus funds over the next two years.

Budget Cuts Forces JFS Child Care Center to Close

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:38:14 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Springfield News-Sun
By Bridgette Outten
SPRINGFIELD � The effects of Job and Family Services of Clark County�s budget cuts continue as the agency closed the doors of a small child care center located on its Lagonda campus this week.

Families Losing Child Care Offered Help

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:28:29 PST

EXCERPT FROM: The Buffalo News
By Harold McNeil
Two local nonprofit groups are offering after-school care services for some parents who may be affected by Erie County�s plan to cut day care subsidies to about 1,500 children whose parents rely on the aid.

Stimulus Funds Expand Infant Childcare Services

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:50:51 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Sierra Sun
By Jason Shueh
TRUCKEE/TAHOE � In an effort to help local mothers, school district trustees unanimously approved a stimulus grant this month to provide more childcare for parents who are income eligible, graduating students, or for district employee

More Families in Need Than Money for Program

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:39:33 PST

EXCERPT FROM: 9News.com
By Jeffrey Wolf, Dave Delozier
GOLDEN - When the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) was created it was intended to help families get back on their feet. CCAP provides financial assistance to low income families that are working, searching for work or are in training for work.

Phoenix Childcare Center to Close

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:55:27 PST

EXCERPT FROM: WSYR-TV
By Staff Reporter
PHOENIX, NY (WSYR-TV) -- Dozens of families in Oswego County will now have to look for new daycare providers. Come the end of this month, Phoenix Children's Center will close its doors for good after two decades of business in the village.

Centers Feeling Effects of Economic Downturn

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:19:52 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Fredericksburg.com
By Bill Freehling
Fredericksburg-area businesses that provide child care and early education services report declining enrollments as families cut costs amid a tough economy.

Update: Rockingham Community College to Close Child Care

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:20:19 PST

EXCERPT FROM: News & Record
By Staff Reporter
WENTWORTH � Rockingham Community College will close its five-star child development center on May 28 because of low enrollment and rising operating costs.