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Change is Possible
Small incremental changes on the local level are paving the way for larger shifts, and those advances are starting to add up across the state.
Jennifer Burgardt
February 8, 2023
A blog from Child Care Aware of Kansas
With articles by leaders and experts in the field — as well as our experienced staff — the blog offers the latest research, innovative ideas, and proven solutions related to early care and education in Kansas.
Plus, we’ve got practical tips for parents and providers about how to offer young children the best possible start in life.
Small incremental changes on the local level are paving the way for larger shifts, and those advances are starting to add up across the state.
Two grants are available to Kansas communities working to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care. The grants are based on the needs of your community and your level of readiness.
Program Administration Support is designed to help improve the quality of your business practices.
Kids with cavities miss school and have missed opportunities. Pain and infection from untreated cavities can lead to problems with eating, speaking, and learning.
Our child care health consultants are ready to help you tackle your child care start-up worries.
All Kansas businesses can apply to receive a state income tax credit for providing child care for employees or helping employees pay for other child care
Advocacy is not one-size-fits all. You can use your talents and your experience to make a difference!
Find a listing of key tax breaks and credits that families and/or child care
providers may be able to take advantage of.
Maintaining a healthy weight has positive effects on all of our body systems and sets an excellent example for those around us.
Child care providers have a unique opportunity to play a critical role in preventing and early identification of birth defects.
Whether your community is already engaged in capacity building efforts, or still needs to form a coalition, the Go Team coordinator will connect you.
We are witnessing a sea change in early childhood, with providers and systems leaders embracing more holistic approaches to improving the health, learning, and well-being of our youngest children and their families.
Disease mitigation strategies are some of the most important things providers can do to help keep illness at bay.
There is a growing body of research indicating that — when families are actively engaged in their child’s learning — children experience positive, lifelong outcomes.
The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) recently increased the initial eligibility income to 250% of the federal poverty level, which is much higher than many people realize.
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