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Minnesota's Early Childhood Workforce Team
Early childhood advocates and stakeholders have made dramatic changes to Minnesota's early childhood landscape in recent years.
This work grew out of a group of early childhood stakeholders convened by West Central Initiative and the McKnight Foundation.
06/28/2023
Minnesota and Vermont Lead the Nation in Early Childhood Investments!
State Legislatures Expand Child Care Investments During Their 2023 Sessions — Children's Funding Project State legislative sessions are wrapping up around the country and many legislatures made significant investments in children and youth services this year. Thanks to unexpectedly large budget surpluses in many states over the past several years, state legislatures had a unique opportunity to invest i
05/24/2023
It is a beautiful day in MN! MN has made great strides towards our workforce goals this session!
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2023 Early Care and Education Legislation By: Marie Huey, Public Policy and Advocacy Staff Leader There’s now a clearer picture of what will become law in 2023. When it comes to early care and education, there is a lot! We’re still digesti…
It was awesome to be a part of this event!
Policy makers poised to agree on investments in child care.
Cooperation paves the way for important investments in affordable child care
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05/01/2023
What are your thoughts on the Child Care for Working Families Act?
5 Things To Know About the Child Care for Working Families Act The Child Care for Working Families Act aims to expand access to and lower the cost of care for families, support child care workers, and address racial and gender disparities in the child care system.
04/25/2023
Thanks, POTUS! Don’t stop now!!
What President Biden’s Executive Order Means for Child Care On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, President Biden signed an Executive Order (EO) that contains more than 50 directives to support child care, home-based care, family caregivers and long-term care.
04/21/2023
A win for ECE!
Video: Biden Signs Executive Order to Make Child Care More Affordable President Biden said the executive order will make child and elder care more accessible for families.
03/23/2023
A HUGE day at the capitol yesterday for children! There were so many Minnesotans there to cheer on a and folks who are ! Here are some highlights:
01/13/2023
We couldn't agree more. Representative Dave Pinto said it all this morning while pushing for emergency funding to keep childcare afloat!
12/08/2022
Projected $17.6 billion budget surplus presents ‘golden opportunities’ - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives Minnesota Management and Budget officials released the November 2022 Budget and Economic Forecast Tuesday, saying the state's projected budget surplus is now a record $17.6 billion.
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