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Webinar: Building Comprehensive Networks Information Session

On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, from 1:00-2:00 Eastern join Home Grown to learn more about the Building Comprehensive Networks initiative for state and local government partners. This initiative is designed for state and local governments that are seeking to build comprehensive networks as durable infrastructure for home-based child care providers.

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Home Grown Endorses the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act Introduced in the US Senate by Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA)

Home Grown is proud to endorse the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act in the U.S. House of Representatives and now in the U.S. Senate. We look forward to working with members of Congress to help accomplish our shared goal of keeping our kids fed.
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Women Working in Home-based Child Care Are Experiencing the Worst of Pay Inequity

About 92% of child care workers and 97% of home-based child care providers are women. Child care is also one of the lowest compensated jobs in our country with median hourly wages at around $13 per hour. Together with the inspiring women who are home-based child care providers and caregivers, we use this month to call for adequate wages that reflect the value of the contributions of providers to young child development, family support, and local economies and communities.
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Home Grown’s Statement on the Final Rule: Improving Child Care Access, Affordability, and Stability in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)

Home Grown’s Statement on the Final Rule: Improving Child Care Access, Affordability, and Stability in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)