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National Policy Trends<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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States across the country are implementing creative solutions to address the child care crisis. Here are just a few examples of the policy solutions states are enacting to support children, families, early educators, and businesses within their communities:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Policy solutions to help fund child care systems:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

New Mexico designed a permanent fund to support early childhood initiatives within the state.<\/strong>
The rest of the US can learn a lot from how New Mexico is tackling the childcare crisis<\/a>
and Early Childhood Education and Care Fund – New Mexico State Investment Council<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Louisiana created a special state treasury fund to support early childhood education.<\/strong>
Louisiana Case Study<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Policy solutions to support child care providers and early educators:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Washington DC now provides free or reduced insurance premiums for employees (and their family members) of licensed child care centers.<\/strong>
https:\/\/dchealthlink.com\/healthcare4childcare-archive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kentucky is piloting a program that allows early educators to qualify for child care assistance for their own children, regardless of their income level.<\/strong> https:\/\/www.chfs.ky.gov\/agencies\/dcbs\/dcc\/Documents\/childcareemployeeexclusionflyer.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Policy solutions to support mixed-delivery systems:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Georgia\u2019s mixed-delivery model allows for state-funded Pre-K to be provided at public schools, private child-care centers, faith-based organizations, Head Start agencies, state colleges and universities, and military facilities.<\/strong> http:\/\/www.decal.ga.gov\/Prek\/Default.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

West Virginia uses a community\/county-level collaboration model to ensure mixed-delivery of publicly funded Pre-K within communities.<\/strong>
https:\/\/wvde.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/WV-Universal-PreK-2019-Overview-final.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Policy solutions to engage the business community:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Michigan\u2019s new Tri-Share Child Care Program divides the cost of child care between the state, the employer and the employee.<\/strong>
Tri-Share Child Care Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kentucky\u2019s new Child Care Assistance Partnership encourages employers to provide child care assistance to employees through the use of state matching funds.<\/strong>
Child Care Resources for the Kentucky Business Community.indd (kychamber.com)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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