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Equity Considerations for the Child Care Licensing System

Given the prominent role of the child care licensing system, it is important to determine how the licensing system can be more equitable on behalf of children and families through its work with child care providers. It is also important to determine how licensing can partner with...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Licensing Administration, Licensing Policies/Structure of Regulatory Agencies
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation: Overview of Research, Best Practices, and Examples

This brief gives an overview of infant and early childhood mental health consultation (IECMHC) for policymakers and program leaders, summarizing its state of research and implementation efforts. IECMHC is a prevention-oriented, multilevel intervention in which mental health professionals with...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety
Supporting and Promoting Mental Health in Out-of-School Time

Given evidence of trauma due to recent global and national issues, communities must consider all outlets and resources possible to address the needs of children and families. Out-of-school time (OST) programs foster socialization, relationships, and adaptive functioning. These programs are...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic COVID-19, American Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act), ARP Act Supplemental Funding, Promoting Children's Development, Protecting Children's Health and Safety
Programs Serving Children with Disabilities— IDEA as a Key Component of a State Early Childhood System

This brief, created in partnership with the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA), provides information and resources about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act’s (IDEA) two early childhood programs, early intervention services for infants and toddlers, and early...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Promoting Children's Development, Protecting Children's Health and Safety
Child Care Health Consultation: Investing in Health and Early Learning Systems to Improve Child Outcomes

The development or expansion of a network of child care health consultants (CCHC) is one strategy states, territories, and tribes can use to support the health, safety, and well-being of children in child care. This brief provides an overview of the impact of CCHC's on children's health,...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic COVID-19, American Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act), ARP Act Supplemental Funding, Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Supporting Health and Wellness
Serving the Most Vulnerable: Policies and Partnerships to Support Families and Children Experiencing Homelessness

This brief presents an overview of family homelessness and information about the policies, agencies, and programs that support families of young children experiencing homelessness. The brief focuses on how PDG B-5 Grantees can form strategic partnerships at the state and program levels to better...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Equal Access to Child Care, Protecting Children's Health and Safety
Practicas prometedoras para licencias de tiempo fuera de la escuela y sistemas exentos de licencias

Este informe resalta estrategias emergentes y prácticas prometedoras compartidos por los participantes de PLC sobre:

  • Preparación y políticas de apoyo para proveedores.
  • Requisitos para desarrollo profesional (PD por sus siglas en inglés).
  • Seguimiento de exentos...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Quality Improvement
CCDF Health and Safety Requirements Brief #4: Reducing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Using Safe Sleeping Practices

The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act of 2014 and the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Health and Safety Requirements and Standards
CCDF Health and Safety Requirements Brief #2: Administering Medications

The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act of 2014 and the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Program final rule (2016) require states and territories to have health and safety requirements...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Health and Safety Requirements and Standards, Supporting Health and Wellness
CCDF Health and Safety Requirements Brief #3: Prevention of and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions

The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act of 2014 and the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Health and Safety Requirements and Standards