How to Shape a Cost Model Happening in Your State or CommunityIf you’re reading this, chances are you’re invested in changing child care for the better—for you, children, families, and your community. You probably have lots of questions too: What is this resource about? What is a cost model? Why is my state or community creating a cost model? How will a cost model partnership process help me create positive change? You’re in the right place to explore and shape these answers! This resource is designed for providers like you who want to learn the following:How cost models can help us build sustainable and equitable child careHow to engage with your state or community in this important processHow to organize with othersThe collective actions you can take to be a part of the process. Download PDF Filed under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Advocates/Intermediaries, Publication, Cost Estimation and ModelingMore Resources Video Public Financing in Times of Uncertainty Presenters share strategies for confronting challenges kids' programs and services face during these unstable political times. Publication Travis County Votes “Yes” for Affordable Child Care Advocates in Travis County, TX, won a ballot measure in 2024 that will provide more than $75 million annually to fund services for infants, toddlers, children, and youth. Updates and Events News March 20, 2025 Multiple State Legislatures Introduce Bills to Provide Sustained Funding for Kids News January 29, 2025 State Tax Cuts Threaten Public Funding Just When Child and Youth Programs Are Most Needed Insights December 11, 2024 Reflecting on a Year of Accomplishments for Children and Youth—and Preparing for a New Political Climate Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Video Public Financing in Times of Uncertainty Presenters share strategies for confronting challenges kids' programs and services face during these unstable political times.
Publication Travis County Votes “Yes” for Affordable Child Care Advocates in Travis County, TX, won a ballot measure in 2024 that will provide more than $75 million annually to fund services for infants, toddlers, children, and youth.
News March 20, 2025 Multiple State Legislatures Introduce Bills to Provide Sustained Funding for Kids
News January 29, 2025 State Tax Cuts Threaten Public Funding Just When Child and Youth Programs Are Most Needed
Insights December 11, 2024 Reflecting on a Year of Accomplishments for Children and Youth—and Preparing for a New Political Climate