A new brief from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) and ZERO TO THREE outlines research to demonstrate that state policies can promote the quality and continuity of early childhood experiences and positively impact the healthy growth and development of babies and toddlers in child care. Click for the online version.
Breaking the Silence on Crime Victims with Disabilities
Addressing the long-neglected needs of crime victims with disabilities is the focus of a new partnership announced today by the National Council on Disability, the Association of University Centers on Disabilities, and the National Center for Victims of Crime. The ultimate goal of this partnership is to foster greater public awareness about crime victims with disabilities and to forge a national commitment to better serve this particularly vulnerable population. Click for more information
The National Infant & Toddler Child Care Initiative at ZERO TO THREE
The National Infant & Toddler Child Care Initiative at ZERO TO THREE recently updated its State Child Care Map, which provides demographic information about children birth to three and their families, the child care system that serves them, and each state's use of Child Care Development Funds.
A HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS AND PROVIDERS ABOUT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AGES 0-5
Link: Busy Box - Our goal is to facilitate dialogue and understanding between the partners of the decision-making team: families, service providers, legislators, child care agencies, Head Start, Medicaid, and all others who may become involved. Each is a member of a unique team whose purpose is to provide free, appropriate, and individualized services to young children and their families. Find more related information: Early Intervention - Resources - Permalink -
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Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities: A Guide for Service Providers, Families, and Congregations
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