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SCAN National Survey Spotlights Child Care, Food Insecurity Crises Confronting Rural America
Post-midterm survey also includes groundbreaking insights into rural attitudes on hunger and child care solutions January 3, 2023 – National survey results released today by Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), and featured in Fortune Magazine, illustrate profound food insecurity and child …
Polis delivers for Colorado kids | OPINION
Coloradans sent a strong message earlier this month when they overwhelmingly reelected Gov. Jared Polis to a second term: investing in children is a priority. Defeating his challenger by nearly 20 points, Polis will have an additional four years to …
Concord High student leads local effort to combat childhood hunger
A new Concord High School student club is collecting food donations this month to help food-insecure students locally, and the project has garnered support from many of the businesses along Concord’s Main Street.
SCAN In the News
‘The thought of it makes my chest hurt’: Many rural families are stuck in an impossible situation, and fixing the childcare crisis is a first step to help them
Nearly one in three (31%) rural Americans, including 75% of parents, have personally faced at least one type of childcare challenge, according to a new survey shared exclusively with Fortune and conducted by the Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) that polled 1,006 respondents living in rural areas or small towns. Like Deitrich, 11% have had to leave the workforce as a result.
Legisladores estatales: gracias por apoyar propuesta de salud mental
Como madre de un niña de 2 años que tiene autismo tengo una comprensión única de los desafíos que enfrentan muchos niños y familias hoy en día en lo que respecta al aprendizaje a temprana edad, especialmente para niños con necesidades específicas de apoyo al aprendizaje. Por eso es tan importante asegurarse de que tengan una base sólida para comenzar el preescolar. Mi hija participa en el programa de visitas domiciliarias de Save the Children, Early Steps to School Success (ESSS). Las oportunidades de educación de la primera infancia como ESSS aseguran que los niños en Washington y otros estados de Estados Unidos desarrollen habilidades de aprendizaje críticas que los prepararán para el éxito en el salón de clases.
School meals matter: I know, first hand
The state Senate has the power to make sure that no family in the Evergreen state has to pick between utility bills and feeding their children by passing House Bill 1878. Child hunger is not a partisan issue, as evidenced by the state House of Representatives which recently passed the bill with largely bipartisan support. This legislation would require eligible schools to use available federal funding through the Community Eligibility Provision, allowing them to provide more meals to hungry students at no cost.
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Poll Shows Majority of Voters Support Federal Assistance for Child Care Providers
A new national poll by Save the Children Action Network found 87% of voters support providing enough federal assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak to make sure child care providers can pay their bills.
ERIN LIVE ON THE AIR WITH GUEST Deborah Merrill DePaoli
Deborah Merrill DePaoli is the South Carolina State Manager for Save the Children Action Network (SCAN). This winter, she spoke with Erin Live on the Air about SCAN's work to help children in the U.S. and around the world survive and thrive.
We care for child care
Many families in the U.S. live in child care deserts -- areas where it is nearly impossible to access quality care for their children. We must urge Congress to fix this and #Care4ChildCare.
Publications
Polis delivers for Colorado kids | OPINION
Coloradans sent a strong message earlier this month when they overwhelmingly reelected Gov. Jared Polis to a second term: investing in children is a priority. Defeating his challenger by nearly 20 points, Polis will have an additional four years to …
Concord High student leads local effort to combat childhood hunger
A new Concord High School student club is collecting food donations this month to help food-insecure students locally, and the project has garnered support from many of the businesses along Concord’s Main Street.
Here First Podcast – November 28, 2022
Advocates for improving child care say they hope Iowa lawmakers put state money into improving child care affordability and quality next year.