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 (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

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

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.

Early childhood education important

As the owner of a local childcare center, and Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) volunteer, Valeria was thrilled to read that a new early childhood studies research institute will be coming to New Mexico State University.

The Undecideds: Sen. Cory Booker sits down with undecided Iowa caucusgoers

When Sen. Cory Booker sat down with KCCI's panel of undecided caucusgoers, SCAN volunteer Leslie Stonehocker asked him to describe his plan for investing in early education and quality child care.

Safe education

Nearly 1 in 5 children worldwide live in conflict zones. This means 420 million children are at risk, dealing with threats from bullets, bombs and starvation.

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.

Governors Highlight the Importance of early childhood education

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, Vermont Governor Phil Scott and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham share why we must invest in early childhood education.

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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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.