Minnesota's Early Childhood Workforce Team

Minnesota's Early Childhood Workforce Team Early childhood advocates and stakeholders have made dramatic changes to Minnesota's early childhood landscape in recent years.

This work grew out of a group of early childhood stakeholders convened by West Central Initiative and the McKnight Foundation.

09/08/2023

Advocacy is not a part-time job, we are meeting in the off-season to determine our priorities for the next session. What ideas do you have for the 2024 legislative session?

Minnesota and Vermont Lead the Nation in Early Childhood Investments!
06/28/2023

Minnesota and Vermont Lead the Nation in Early Childhood Investments!

State legislative sessions are wrapping up around the country and many legislatures made significant investments in children and youth services this year. Thanks to unexpectedly large budget surpluses in many states over the past several years, state legislatures had a unique opportunity to invest i

It is a beautiful day in MN!  MN has made great strides towards our workforce goals this session!       Read More Here:
05/24/2023

It is a beautiful day in MN! MN has made great strides towards our workforce goals this session!

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By: Marie Huey, Public Policy and Advocacy Staff Leader There’s now a clearer picture of what will become law in 2023. When it comes to early care and education, there is a lot! We’re still digesti…

05/12/2023

It was awesome to be a part of this event!

05/11/2023

Policy makers poised to agree on investments in child care.

05/10/2023

Wondering about CCDBG in MN? Check this out...

What are your thoughts on the Child Care for Working Families Act?
05/01/2023

What are your thoughts on the Child Care for Working Families Act?

The Child Care for Working Families Act aims to expand access to and lower the cost of care for families, support child care workers, and address racial and gender disparities in the child care system.

Thanks, POTUS!  Don’t stop now!!
04/25/2023

Thanks, POTUS! Don’t stop now!!

On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, President Biden signed an Executive Order (EO) that contains more than 50 directives to support child care, home-based care, family caregivers and long-term care.

A win for ECE!
04/21/2023

A win for ECE!

President Biden said the executive order will make child and elder care more accessible for families.

A HUGE day at the capitol yesterday for children!  There were so many Minnesotans there to cheer on a   and folks who ar...
03/23/2023

A HUGE day at the capitol yesterday for children! There were so many Minnesotans there to cheer on a and folks who are ! Here are some highlights:

01/13/2023

We couldn't agree more. Representative Dave Pinto said it all this morning while pushing for emergency funding to keep childcare afloat!

12/08/2022

Minnesota Management and Budget officials released the November 2022 Budget and Economic Forecast Tuesday, saying the state's projected budget surplus is now a record $17.6 billion.

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