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- Compensation of Early Childhood Teachers: What Value Do We Place on Young Children?
By Midwest Child Care Research Consortium, Center on Children, Families and the Law, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; 2003
Description: This policy brief presents findings related to child care provider compensation and benefits in Nebraska and the relation of these to quality. In Nebraska, a majority of providers regard child care as...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35895 (100.00%)
- The Economics of Early Childhood Policy: What the Dismal Science Has to Say About Investing in Children
By Lynn A Karoly, M. Rebecca Kilburn; 2008
Description: This paper summarizes the contributions of economics to discussions about early childhood policy. Contains 58 references. DSLE0081 Economics 2008 2008 RAND Corporation
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35761 (100.00%)
- Reconsidering the Federal Poverty Measure
By Douglas J Besharov, Peter Germanis, American Enterprise Institute, Welfare Reform Academy; June 14, 2004
Description: This report describes a project to explore whether the current poverty measure can be improved to reflect more accurately the material well-being of low-income Americans or, if not, whether other measures...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35617 (100.00%)
- Enabling Families to Weather Emergencies and Develop: The Role of Assets
By Signe-Mary McKernan, Caroline Ratcliffe; July 2008
Description: This paper presents a potential solution to the problem of asset building for low-income families. Contains 43 references. FWTX0067 Enabling New Safety Net Paper 7 2008 July 2008 Urban Institute
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35598 (100.00%)
- Supporting Work for Low-Income People with Significant Challenges
By Pamela Loprest, Karin Martinson; July 2008
Description: This paper proposes an agenda for moving low-income parents with one or more challenges into work (i.e., mental or physical health problems, substance abuse, domestic violence, low literacy, learning disabilities,...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35592 (100.00%)
- The Fiscal Impacts of Universal Pre-K: Case Study Analysis for Three States
By Clive R Belfield; March 2006
Description: This paper investigates the economic consequences of expanding pre-K provision so that it is universally accessible to all children. Contains 38 references. PKGE0219 Fiscal Invest in Kids Working Paper...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35492 (100.00%)
- The Cost Savings to Special Education from Pre-Schooling in Pennsylvania
By Pennsylvania Build Initiative; 2005
Description: This report examines the likely savings in special education budgets from expanding preschool for Pennsylvania. Contains 43 references. STPA0288 Cost 2005 2005
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35459 (100.00%)
- Cost Benefit Analysis of Interventions with Parents
By Department for Children, Schools and Families; 2008
Description: This review of existing international research and policy set out to evaluate the evidence relating to the effectiveness of parenting interventions and highlights some of the evidence gaps that continue...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35451 (100.00%)
- Teachers at Partnering Centers Report Benefits of Partnership
By Ben Chauncey, Diane Schilder; February 2006
Description: This research brief summarizes findings from the Center for Children & Families on the benefits of partnerships. Child care center directors who are partnering with Head Start report offering more employment...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35313 (100.00%)
- Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten for All: A Cost-Benefit Analysis for the State of Maryland
By Study conducted by RESI, Towson University for the Task Force on Universal Preschool Education ; October 2007
Description: This feasibility study examines the economic impacts of implementing and financing a high-quality, voluntary prekindergarten-for-all program in Maryland. Contains 45 references. STMD0278 Voluntary 2007...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35302 (100.00%)
- Child Care Payment Case Study
By eFunds Government Solutions; 2007
Description: This document indicates that the State of Kansas is better preparing families for a time when they will no longer need child care assistance by using a new approach to child care payments rolled out in...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35095 (100.00%)
- Guía para el Programa de Cupones para Alimentos
By Connecticut Department of Social Services; October 2006
Description: This Spanish language brochure describes the Food Stamp program in Connecticut, which was created by the Federal government to help people with low incomes eat well and stay healthy. Rules for eligibility...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35094 (100.00%)
- Guide to the Food Stamp Program
By Connecticut Department of Social Services; September 2007
Description: This brochure describes the Food Stamp program in Connecticut, which was created by the Federal government to help people with low incomes eat well and stay healthy. Rules for eligibility and the application...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35093 (100.00%)
- Public and Private Roles in Supporting Working Families
By Susan Kellam, Karin Martinson, Pamela Winston; 2007
Description: This report presents a roundtable on how to support working families. Sessions focused on four topics: (1) the circumstances and conditions of low-income workers with families, the jobs they hold, the...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35048 (100.00%)
- Meeting Responsibilities at Work and Home: Public and Private Supports
By Pamela Winston; 2007
Description: This paper summarizes approaches to address work–family tension (e.g., paid parental/family leave, paid sick leave, workplace flexibility, child care assistance, and links to public programs), especially...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35047 (100.00%)
- The Costs and Benefits of Universal Preschool in California
By RAND Corporation; 2005
Description: This study explored the direct costs and benefits for the public sector and society of implementing a high-quality universal preschool program in California. The indirect economic and non-economic benefits...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35015 (100.00%)
- Policy and Electronic Child Care
By Oklahoma Department of Human Services; March 12, 2007
Description: This Microsoft PowerPoint presents policy changes before and after the implementation of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) in Oklahoma. Training is needed for providers, clients, and staff. STOK0219 Policy...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34888 (100.00%)
- Brief Summary: Unions in Child Care
By Keystone Research Center; August 17, 2006
Description: This document presents a brief history of unions in child care. Until recently, less than five percent of child care workers belonged to a labor union. STPA0279 Brief 2006 August 17, 2006
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34797 (100.00%)
- The Economic Impact of Oregon's Child Care Industry
By Oregon Employment Department, Child Care Division; June 2005
Description: This economic impact analysis shows that Oregon’s child care industry is an income-generating, job-creating industry that serves as a vital component of Oregon’s economy. While child care enables Oregon...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34795 (100.00%)
- Head Start's Benefits Likely Outweigh Program Costs
By Society for Research in Child Development; 2007
Description: This brief indicates that the Head Start program may generate benefits in excess of program costs. Data suggest the value of increased investments in early childhood education. REHD0049 Head Start's Social...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34792 (100.00%)