UNICEF is one of the few global agencies meeting that goal. UNICEF’s Catherine Russell told the Act For Early Years event: “Millions of children don’t have the most basic needs met. That undermines their development and the development of their communities. Today almost 40% of children under five globally suffer from extreme poverty or stunting.
What is the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five program? The Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) program is the only federal funding stream dedicated to building state-level early childhood systems—critical to improving, streamlining, and coordinating the nation’s fragmented early care and education landscape.1 A competitive program for both states and territories, PDG
Over the past decades, poverty reduction around the world has been remarkable. This is especially down to the reduction of poverty in East Asia, where the economic growth of China has contributed to lift millions out of poverty. Despite these positive developments, there are still an estimated 650 million people living on less than 2.15
Thursday, April 18, 2024TOPICS: Politics and Law Share This Post SAN DIEGO (April 18, 2024) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Children’s Advocacy Institute (CAI) released a report, entitled “Foster Care or Foster Con? Preserving the Federal Benefits of America’s Most Vulnerable Children.” The report evaluates all 50 U.S. states and the
News By Alli Stephens | April 18, 2024 Child Advocates of Montgomery County is pleased to announce the selection of its President and CEO, Ann Marie Ronsman, as a regional representative to the Texas CASA Board of Directors. The Texas CASA Board of Directors plays an important role in governance, financial stewardship and ensuring that Texas CASA has
A new Theirworld report reveals that – despite record aid spending on pre-primary education – millions of the world’s poorest children are still missing out on crucial support. That’s due to a chronic lack of funding by donor countries. Analysis by the University of Cambridge for Theirworld shows that global aid to pre-primary education increased
Hours Wood StreetMonday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Visit the Satellite Locations page for those hours. The Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 downtown office and satellites are open for families and professionals interested in accessing services and support. At this time, appointments are strongly preferred. Virtual and phone appointments continue to be available for convenience and
