How Cost Models Can Help Tribal Nations Support Early Childhood ProgramsThe first in a series of webinars with the National Indian Child Care Association about strategic public financing for tribal nations. We explored:why cost models are key for providing high-quality early care and education programs for children and improving employee wages;how tribes can benefit from knowing how much money it will take to achieve their goals for young children; andhow understanding the true cost of operating a child care program can help tribal nations advocate for higher reimbursement rates/payment rates for child care services.Filed under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Leaders of Native Nations, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Video, Cost Analysis and Modeling, Native Children and YouthFiled under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Leaders of Native Nations, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Video, Cost Analysis and Modeling, Native Children and YouthMore Resources Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Travis County, TX Raising Travis County supports child care slots for babies and toddlers from households with low income, and after-school and summer school slots for elementary school-age children. Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Whatcom County, WA The Healthy Children’s Fund invests about $10 million a year to increase access to quality early education and care, improve kindergarten readiness, and support vulnerable children in Whatcom County, WA. Updates and Events Interview February 25, 2026 King County, WA, Keeps Community at the Center with Best Starts for Kids News February 11, 2026 States Push for Dedicated Funds for Children and Youth in Response to Federal Funding Challenges Insights January 14, 2026 A New Year of Standing Together for Children and Youth Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Travis County, TX Raising Travis County supports child care slots for babies and toddlers from households with low income, and after-school and summer school slots for elementary school-age children.
Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Whatcom County, WA The Healthy Children’s Fund invests about $10 million a year to increase access to quality early education and care, improve kindergarten readiness, and support vulnerable children in Whatcom County, WA.
News February 11, 2026 States Push for Dedicated Funds for Children and Youth in Response to Federal Funding Challenges