Resources

Press Release: North Carolina Family to Call on Congress to Prioritize Babies and Families

This infographic shows the need to expand the availability of infant-toddler child care. Part of the Think Babies™ NC policy agenda.

This fact sheet details the need to expand the availability of infant-toddler child care. Part of the Think Babies™ NC policy agenda.

This issue brief from the NC Early Childhood Foundation shares the results of a self-assessment of state-level policies around supporting babies' and toddlers' families and communities.

The Guide to Family Forward Workplaces details research-informed benefits that positively impact child health and well-being and provide a positive return on investment for employers. In addition to information about each policy and its impact, the guide provides sample policies, case studies from North Carolina employers, and concrete steps for how to get started when implementing new policies or enhancing existing ones.

This fact sheet details the need to increase funding for child care subsidy assistance for working families with children age 0-5.

Press Release: NC Early Education Coalition brings families and advocates to Raleigh on April 9th for Strolling Thunder: A Think Babies™ Advocacy Day

This webinar, co-hosted with the NC Early Childhood Foundation, shared where North Carolina is on specific state-level policies that can support young children’s early learning through high quality early education environments and early intervention services. A recording and the presentation are available.

This infographic shows how and why we need to advance the early childhood education workforce through education and compensation strategies. Part of the Think Babies™ NC policy agenda.

This fact sheet details how and why we need to advance the early childhood education workforce through education and compensation strategies. Part of the Think Babies™ NC policy agenda.

This infographic shows how closing the health insurance coverage gap would help ensure all infants and toddlers have a healthy start in life with on-track development. Part of the Think Babies™ NC policy agenda.

This report from Duke's Center for Child and Family Policy suggests that paid family leave insurance would improve family health and economic outcomes.

This webinar explored early education issues in the 2019 legislative session and advocacy tools and resources.

This webinar explored early education issues in the 2019 legislative session and advocacy tools and resources.

This issue brief from the NC Early Childhood Foundation shares the results of a self-assessment of state-level policies around supporting babies' and toddlers' health and on-track development.

This issue brief from the NC Early Childhood Foundation shares the results of a self-assessment of state-level policies around supporting babies' and toddlers' early learning and development.

This issue brief from the NC Early Childhood Foundation translates two national papers for North Carolina, examining the prevalence of infant and toddler child care deserts in the state and estimating the cost of infant and toddler child care as a portion of median income.

This fact sheet and story collection details the need to expand access to health insurance coverage for early childhood educators.