Why Does Child Care Cost So Much Yet Providers Make So Little?
Learn why parents cannot afford to pay, why educators cannot afford to stay, and about a possible solution for a better way to support children, their families and early educators.
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Ready for K Alliance
The Ready for K Alliance is a collaborative network of individuals and organizations committed to a seamless system of support for all children ages birth to kindergarten entry and their families, with a focus on improving outcomes and ending disparities for the most underserved children in our community.
The Ready for K Alliance is dedicated to improving this outcome for children in our community, not only ensuring they have access to the supports they need from birth to kindergarten entry, but giving them the opportunity to thrive for years to come.
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Advocacy Days at the Capitol: Bring Your Voice to Frankfort!
Live United Day at the Kentucky State Capitol
In partnership with United Way of Kentucky, Metro United Way hosts Live United Day at the Capitol to highlight the education, economic mobility, and health policies most impacting our communities. Through personal meetings with legislators, remarks from legislative and executive leaders, and meet-and-greets, advocate for the issues most important to you and share the work of United Ways fighting for children and families across the Commonwealth.
Children's Advocacy Week
Hosted by KY Youth Advocates, for more than 20 years, advocates for kids have gathered in Frankfort for Children's Advocacy Day to fill the halls of the Capitol and ask their elected officials to step up for all Kentucky kids. The critical mass of advocates and youth in the Capitol building has led to many policy wins and raising awareness of issues facing kids and their families. The one day event has transitioned to Children's Advocacy Week to provide even more opportunities, virtual and in person, to connect with legislators and other advocates during the state legislative session.
Kentucky Child Care Provider Advocacy Day
Kentucky Voices for Health hosts an annual Kentucky Child Care Provider Advocacy Day at the Capitol. Child care providers from across the state gather in Frankfort to share about the important service they provide to their community, how recent policy decisions have impacted their work, and to build and establish relationships with the lawmakers who represent them.
Early Childhood Education Has a High Rate of Return
Dr. James Heckman explains the impact of quality care for disadvantaged young children the importance of public investment.
We believe the best practices and policies for children are research-based.
Check out our collection of the latest data regarding children, families, and child care providers in our community:
Ready for K Alliance Early Childhood Data Tool
Examine neighborhood-level factors affecting children's opportunities in early childhood. This tool is designed to assist in understanding outcomes and making data informed decisions to improve outcomes for children and families in Jefferson County.
Kentucky Early Childhood Profiles
This tool from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood is designed to provide each Kentucky county with data that will assist them in developing local strategies to ensure that every child in their community arrives at kindergarten ready to grow, learn and succeed.
Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children
Join this coalition of over 100 organizations who agree that “thriving communities launch strong families, strong families launch successful kids, and successful kids launch a prosperous future for Kentucky.”
Louisville Early Learning Workforce Study
4-C, Metro United Way, and partners gathered data directly from child care providers to compile a detailed new report meant to inform policy decisions and help design strategic supports for early care and education in Louisville.
National KIDS COUNT
Find state and county-level data and rankings for measurements regarding children’s health and well-being.
Greater Louisville Project
See how Louisville ranks compared to peer cities, especially when considering early childhood education. This research helps define goals and develop strategies for improving life in the metro Louisville area.
ZERO TO THREE –
State of Babies Yearbook
View national and state-by-state data on the wellbeing of babies and toddlers. Explore important areas of impact, and find practical ways to take action.
Power to the Profession
Find a unifying voice and career resources for early childhood professionals through this national collaboration initiative of NAEYC.
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