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Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) Applauds Congress for Passing COVID-19 Relief Bill, Providing Temporary Support for the Child Care Industry

March 27, 2020

SCAN applauds its allies in Congress for including $3.5 billion in funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant and $750 million for Head Start in the $2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. In addition, child care providers will be able to access Small Business Administration loans which can be forgiven if used to pay wages, utilities and rent or mortgage costs.

Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) Mobilizes in Support of Children, Families and Communities during COVID-19 Pandemic

March 18, 2020

SCAN is working with policymakers to ensure the child care and early learning sectors have the necessary funding now during this time of crisis and long into the future.

President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Proposal Falls Significantly Short of Meeting the Needs of Children in the United States and Abroad

February 10, 2020

President Trump’s budget proposal falls significantly short of what is needed to ensure children at home and abroad can survive, thrive, and be protected.

Save the Children Action Network Applauds Governor Scott’s Emphasis on Child Care and Home Visiting Programs in Vermont Budget Proposal

January 24, 2020

Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) commends Governor Phil Scott’s funding proposals for Vermont’s child care and home visiting programs. Governor Scott proposed a $3 million increase in funding for child care assistance programs and a $1 million increase in funding for newborn home visiting programs.

Save the Children Action Network Commends Governor Raimondo’s Proposal to Increase Funding for Pre-K in Rhode Island

January 17, 2020

Mark Shriver, President of SCAN, a bipartisan organization that advocates for more access to high-quality early education, said, “I sincerely applaud Governor Raimondo for her continued dedication to ensuring that every child has the best possible start to life and am hopeful that legislative leaders will approve this critical investment.”

Save the Children Action Network Applauds Governor Edwards’ Emphasis on Early Childhood Education in Inaugural Address

January 14, 2020

In his second inaugural address, Governor Edwards spoke of his dedication to Louisiana’s children, as evidenced by the recent $20 million public investment in early childhood education.

SCAN Applauds Newly Released New Mexico State Budget Proposal, Including Significant Increase in Early Childhood Education Funding

January 6, 2020

Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) applauded Governor Lujan Grisham’s emphasis on early childhood education in the New Mexico state budget released today.

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Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) Applauds Congress for Passing COVID-19 Relief Bill, Providing Temporary Support for the Child Care Industry

Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) Mobilizes in Support of Children, Families and Communities during COVID-19 Pandemic

President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Proposal Falls Significantly Short of Meeting the Needs of Children in the United States and Abroad

Save the Children Action Network Applauds Governor Scott’s Emphasis on Child Care and Home Visiting Programs in Vermont Budget Proposal

Save the Children Action Network Commends Governor Raimondo’s Proposal to Increase Funding for Pre-K in Rhode Island

Save the Children Action Network Applauds Governor Edwards’ Emphasis on Early Childhood Education in Inaugural Address

SCAN Applauds Newly Released New Mexico State Budget Proposal, Including Significant Increase in Early Childhood Education Funding

President Signs 2020 Spending Bill with a $1 Billion Increase in Early Childhood Education Funding

Save the Children Calls for Immediate Repeal of U.S. Administration’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy

National Survey: Democratic Primary Voters Want to Hear More from Presidential Candidates on Children’s Issues

SCAN Applauds Gov. Raimondo for Increasing Funding & Expanding Preschool in Rhode Island