WA: Early Childhood Education
WA makes child-care investments, but more needed
Advocates for accessible child care saw wins during Washington state's legislative session this year but still see room for improvement. Lawmakers …
WA could increase incentive for after-hours child care
Parents often struggle to secure after-hours child care. Advocates want the Washington state Legislature to increase incentives for businesses to …
WA podría aumentar incentivos para guarderías fuera de horario
Los padres suelen tener dificultades para conseguir cuidado infantil fuera del horario laboral. Los defensores quieren que la Legislatura del estado …
WA investment could grow reach of child mental health program
A program in Washington state is helping young kids with challenging behaviors. It's hoping to secure more funding during the legislative session …
Report: WA children of color continue to experience inequities
Washington state's kids see disparities in well-being across racial groups. That's according to the Race for Results report from the Annie E…
Con la industria en crisis, WA aborda problemas de cuidado infantil
El cuidado de los niños es uno de los servicios más caros para las familias de todo el país. Los defensores del bienestar infantil …
Access to Care Among WA Children's Biggest Challenges
Washington state fares well in a new report released on child well-being, but is facing important challenges in child care. The Annie E. Casey …
Child-Care Crisis Squeezes Families, Workers as WA Session Begins
Child care could be a crucial issue for state lawmakers as the session begins in Olympia today. Because of its cost, early childhood education and …
WA Cuidadores buscan ayuda de legisladores por escasez de trabajadores
Hay escasez de cuidadores en el hogar en el estado de Washington, pero un sindicato que representa a estos trabajadores espera que los legisladores …
Child Advocates Meet with Leaders in DC, Call for Investments in Kids
Advocates for child well-being are in the nation's capital today, calling on lawmakers to invest in children. The Save the Children advocacy summit …
So Far, Child-Care Industry Left Out of Senate Reconciliation Package
Child care advocates say there is a big hole in the reconciliation package being considered by the U.S. Senate. Support for the child care industry …
Ed Program Helps WA Kids Falling Behind from School Disruptions
School disruptions from the pandemic have threatened to leave Washington students behind, but there are efforts to ensure they stay on track…