Center for Economic Integrity

06/23/2026

What is EWA and Cash Advance?

Small short-term loans that are typically repaid on the consumer's next payday, either directly from a bank account or as a payroll deduction

HAVE YOU BEEN A VICTIM OF THE CYCLE OF DEBT?
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Consumer Watchdog
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Stefany Paredes Urias
Stephanie Miller
Kelly Griffith

06/23/2026

How Policy Shapes Early Intervention

Healthy Brains Start Early
Infant and early childhood mental health lays the foundation for lifelong well-being. Use this simple handout to show why early relationships, responsive care and supportive policies matter from the very beginning.

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Send us your story!

Whether you have dealt with the childcare system or DES or if you receive a scholarship.

Send me your story written or if you’re up for it we can schedule an audio interview for my podcast!

Your stories help elected officials and policy makers make decisions and encourage them to continue to fund early childhood education!

Share this with your friends and family!

Send us your story NOW!

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The Preschool Promise
Arizona Early Childhood Alliance
Child Care Resource & Referral - Arizona
Child & Family Resources
Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children
Frances McClelland Institute for Children, Youth, and Families
The Children's Museum of Tucson, Arizona

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Greetings from the last board meeting 👋🏼
Stephanie Miller
Kelly Griffith
Stefany Paredes Urias
Rob Stansfield
Penelope Jacks
Child & Family Resources

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

Listen to the latest episode of “Making Space for ECE Voices”
Stella Arthur, parent of two boys and a nurse, shares her journey and struggle in finding affordable high quality child care that works with her unconventional work schedule!
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The Preschool Promise
Child & Family Resources
Children's Action Alliance
Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children
Pima County
Pima County Public Library
https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y6XPVjzv7eFwMJbOJ9Aex

Podcast · Stefany Paredes Urias - Center for Economic Integrity · The purpose of these interviews is to bring to light the issues, dilemmas, highlights, and opinions of those in and or around the field of early childhood education. I am here to ask real questions and have real conversations of wha...

05/11/2026

"A sincere thank you to Adelita S. Grijalva for joining us as our guest speaker. We truly appreciate you sharing your time, insights, and powerful words with our community."