Innovative Policies for Equitable, Affordable, and Quality Child Care: A Multi Actor Approach

Innovations and Collaborations for Equitable, Affordable, Quality Child Care Policies

Date: Thursday, August 29th

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CT

Location: Virtual Zoom detls avlable upon registration

Description:

The webinar is part of the 21st Century Aga series exploring transformative research and community collaboration in early care and education. Join us on August 29th to delve into critical policy dilemmas facing child care sectors, including affordability, quality, access for parents, children's needs, and workforce welfare.

Key Topics:

• Understanding the driving forces behind policy challenges

• Innovations and strategies overcoming these challenges

• Insights from federally-funded research-policy partnerships in Illinois involving universities, state administrators, and community organizations

Featured Speakers:

• Julia R. Henly, Samuel Deutsch Professor Deputy Dean for Research and Faculty Development at University of Chicago

• David Alexander, Director of Research, Illinois Action for Children

• Theresa Hawley, Executive Director, Center for Early Learning Funding Equity

• Sinthu Ramalingam, Senior Policy Advisor, Division of Early Childhood, Illinois Department of Services

• Peter J. Pecora, Professor, University of Washington School of Social Work moderator

Upcoming Webinar Series:

This session is the first in a series focusing on diverse aspects of community-driven transformation:

1 September 11th: Community Pathway to Prosperity - Wisdom and Resources for Early Life Abundance

2 September 26th October 3rd: Fatherhood Services Engagement

• Part I: Building an Inclusive Pathway September 26

• Part II: Addressing Stigma Support October 3

3 October 10th: Workforce Development for Revitalized Child Welfare

4 October 23rd: Behind the Scenes of Home Visitation Research

5 November 7th: Equitable Research Capacity Building

Register Now for Zoom Information

Hosted by American Academy for Social Work Social Welfare, supported by Annie E. Casey Foundation, Casey Family Programs, Clark-Fox Policy Institute, and William T. Grant Foundation.

Explore Additional Resources:

• Behind the Scenes in Home Visitation Research August 6th

• Building Equitable Research Capacity August 6th

Date: August 29th, Time: 12pm - 1:30pm CT

Location: Online via Zoom

Register now for detls on how to join.

This webinar series is sponsored by the American Academy for Social Work Social Welfare with funding from Annie E. Casey Foundation, Casey Family Programs, Clark-Fox Policy Institute, and William T. Grant Foundation.
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