SCAN Lauds New Mexico for New Department of Early Childhood Education

Save the Children Action Network CEO Mark Shriver today applauded New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the state legislature for approving legislation establishing a Cabinet-level department to consolidate and oversee the state’s early childhood programs.

SCAN Lauds Introduction of Child Care Tax Credit Legislation

SCAN CEO Mark Shriver today applauded a bipartisan introduction of legislation which would update the federal tax code to make child care more affordable and accessible for working families.

President’s Proposed Budget Adds to Child Care, Eliminates Critical After-School Program

Save the Children and SCAN today said the president’s fiscal year 2020 domestic budget request would hurt kids, as it would roll back safety protections for children and also eliminate funding for critical after-school programs.

Letter: Expand access to child care

The future prosperity of Washington depends on our ability to support our next generation. Unfortunately many families live in what’s known as a “child care desert,” without access to affordable, high-quality child care.

Opinion: Sullivan showing leadership with bill to address ‘child care deserts’

Today, 61 percent of Alaskans currently reside in what’s known as a “child care desert.” The Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act would provide competitive grants to states like Alaska to support the education, training or retention of the child care workforce.

Mark Shriver: Investing in child care is investing in Vermont’s future

All kids deserve an equal chance to succeed. Investing in them means investing in Vermont’s economy and its future. The potential to forge compromise and achieve meaningful progress this legislative session is real. The time to act is now.

Support Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s plan for Permanent Early Childhood Education Funding

TEXT NMkids to 52886 to support Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's plan for Permanent Early Childhood Education Funding!

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Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) speaks on the importance of advocacy

Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) speaks on the importance of advocacy

Gina Raimondo’s plan for early childhood education in Rhode Island

SCAN's newest ad for Governor Gina Raimondo explains her plans for early education in Rhode Island. 

Investing in Maternal and Child Health: Development Impact Bonds Potential and Early Learning

Child mortality rates have fallen by more than half, from 12.7 million under-5 deaths in 1990, to 5.6 million in 2016. U.S. leadership and foreign assistance played instrumental roles in this achievement, saving the lives of millions of children around the world.

2018 Campaign Prospectus

SCAN crafted this prospectus to help 2018 midterm election candidates of both parties amplify an agenda for early childhood, to help kids survive and thrive.

2016 Annual Report

This report higlights Save the Children Action Network's efforts as the political voice for kids in 2016.