VA: Early Childhood Education
Funding boost on the way for VA child care centers
In the new year, a new plan will put $448 million toward early childhood education in Virginia. Known as "Building Blocks for Virginia Families," …
Report: VA, US Children Need Better Health Supports
A new annual report found children in Virginia and across the U.S. need better health support. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book …
Padres estudiantes necesitan un mejor acceso al cuidado infantil
Un nuevo informe destaca la necesidad de un mejor acceso al cuidado infantil para los padres estudiantes universitarios. El informe, de Generation …
Report: Student Parents Need Better Access to Child Care
A new report highlights the need for better access to child care for college level student parents. The report, from Generation Hope, finds 92% of …
Report: Virginia Must Improve Child Health Coverage for Latino Families
RICHMOND, Va. -- Children in Virginia are better off than in most states, but a new report said the Commonwealth needs to improve health outcomes…
Potential 2020 Census Undercount Threatens VA Child Well-Being Index
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia continues to see great success when it comes to child well-being, ranked 10th in the nation in a new report, but …
DC, States Face Lead in Schools’ Drinking Water
RICHMOND, Va. -- In the wake of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, a new report says lead in schools' drinking water is a pervasive problem…
Report Highlights Gaps Between Head Start Programs
RICHMOND, Va. — Access to quality Head Start programs varies widely, according to new research. Children's advocates say Virginia can help …
Two in Five Virginians Live in "Child-Care Deserts"
RICHMOND, Va. — A new study shows that more than 3.25 million Virginians live in areas without enough childcare facilities to meet local needs…
Keep Kids Engaged in Learning to Avoid the Summer Slide
RICHMOND, Va. - With schools in Virginia out for the summer, educators stress that we should keep our young students connected to learning, to avoid …
Child Poverty Could Drag Down VA's Future
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia risks its future if it fails to help the more than a quarter million children living in poverty, say child advocates…
A Promising Approach to VA Early-Childhood Development
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia is taking a smart approach to early childhood development efforts, according to advocates of early learning. The state has …