In Congress, there have been two proposed bills either cutting or increasing funding for Head Start. Both have failed. Head Start advocates fear that a lack of funding for Head Start will have a ripple effect of negative impact – extending to state pre-K programs, after-school care and staff size. Cuts for Head Start funding…
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Cutting Head Start is bad fiscal policy
The U.S. House has proposed a bill that would cut nearly a quarter of Head Start funding. The Senate has rejected this bill, but debate in Congress continues. Studies from James Heckman, of the University of Chicago, and David Deming, from Carnegie Mellon University, show evidence supporting Head Start and its positive effects on a…
Disability QEC – November 2010
Birth Order Youngest – 4 Middle – 4 Eldest – 4 KSA: What do you need to know?: knowledge What do you need to do?: skills What do you need to value?: attitudes Meet 10% mandate State Budget cuts – can’t find svcs Wait list for therapy No service – HS pays to provide therapy…
Family Services QEC – November 2010
DV 1. Train in DV Crisis Centers Local Police YWCA Mental Health EAP Community College or University Extension Books on Tape Picture Books Lend Lib Parent meet at Lib Story board and Flannel Puppet Storytelling Funding Budget Staffing Federal Review – XX Resources – XX Recomp – X Including Fam Svc – not just Educ…
Health and Nutrition QEC – November 2010
What’s on Your Mind? Parents more involved – X Positive effective experiences and opportunities for children and families – X Federal Review – xxx Economic Challenges GSW materials Opportunities Monitoring Process Helps More Parent Involvement Renee – ELC Spec Pops IDPH Reporting PIR Training Procedures / EHS Programs Baby Talk Julie Jansen Preg. Moms
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