New: Take Action Tuesday

Research shows that the first five years of life are a critical period for brain development, and the quality of ...more

March 16, 2016

Congress to Propose New Child C.A.R.E. Act

Today Senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) along with Representatives Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) and Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) announced plans to introduce new ...more

February 5, 2016

Patty Meritt Receives 2016 Cindy Harrington Heart and Mind Award

Congratulations to Patty Meritt of Fairbanks, recipient of this year’s Cindy Harrington Heart & Mind Award! Patty has dedicated over ...more

January 30, 2016

thread launches a new online child care search tool

Finding a quality early care & learning program for your child can be stressful, emotional, and at times overwhelming. thread, ...more

January 22, 2016