Early Learning Policy and Resources

Home Visiting Public-Private Matching Fund

Created on: Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 12:55pm

In the 2010 legislative session, the legislature approved a new public-private matching fund for home visiting, called the Home Visiting Services Account. The Account was established in the budget which can be found here. The legislature started off the fund with $500,000 (which included $200,000 in new state funds), which will then be matched by Thrive by Five Washington, the state’s public-private partnership for early learning.

Initiative 1107 would worsen state deficit

Created on: Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 9:10am

Children's Alliance opposes Initiative 1107, an initiative to the state ballot in 2010. 1107 rolls back revenue that is supporting critical health and education services in Washington State. The campaign to oppose Initiative 1107 released this statement in response to the State's analysis of the financial implications of Iniative 1107.

Kids are Always Essential Stories

Created on: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 4:55pm

In July 2010 Washington state Governor Gregoire posed 8 questions - including "What services are essential?" Children's Alliance members responded with these stories about why kids are always essential. Click to zoom in on the storybook. You can browse a story – and you can still add your own.

Strengthening Childcare Subsidy System Talking Points

Created on: Monday, June 14, 2010 - 2:24pm

These talking points reflect the goals of the Early Learning Action Alliance to strengthen Washington's childcare subsidy system.

Download the talking points.

2010 Early Learning Action Alliance Federal Legislative Agenda

Created on: Monday, May 24, 2010 - 10:33am

The Early Learning Action Alliance recognizes that federal laws and policies have a direct impact on the opportunities young learners have in Washington State.

Read our federal legislative agenda for 2010.