Early Childhood Homelessness

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From the President

It’s Time to Bring Child Care Assistance and Safe and Secure Housing Together for Young Children in Families Experiencing Homelessness

Additional federal funds have arrived. Guidance documents are now available. It’s time to expand the partnerships necessary to ensure young children in families experiencing homelessness have access to high-quality child care and housing. It’s doable. It’s time to prioritize it.

Marsha Basloe, President and CCSA Staff June 17, 2021

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Homelessness

Bringing Shelters and Early Childhood Communities Together: A Pilot Project to Increase ECE Access for Families Experiencing Homelessness

Child Care Services Association, in collaboration with North Carolina State University, is piloting the Increasing ECE Access for Families Experiencing Homelessness program. Funded as part of North Carolina’s Preschool Development Grant, the project is designed to build an increased understanding of the needs of families with young children experiencing homelessness.

Cass Wolfe, Chief Strategy Officer, Operations and CCSA Staff May 18, 2021

Homelessness

Newly Validated Early Childhood Self-Assessment Tool for Shelters Released

This tool is designed to guide shelter staff in creating safe, developmentally appropriate environments for young children experiencing homelessness.

Marsha Basloe, President May 26, 2020

Homelessness

CCSA Releases Tool for Homeless Shelters to Provide Positive Environments for Young Children Post-COVID-19

One in every 16 children under six years old in the U.S. classifies as homeless, jeopardizing their health, development and well-being. The updated and validated Early Childhood Self-Assessment Tool, released by Child Care Services Association (CCSA), supports shelters to provide positive environments for young children. Chapel Hill, N.C., May 26,

Jennifer Gioia, CCSA Communications Manager and CCSA Staff May 26, 2020

Homelessness

Child Care Services Association Releases State Plans for Families with Children Experiencing Homelessness

Child Care Services Association (CCSA) releases Families with Children Experiencing Homelessness, FY2019-FY2021 Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) State Plans outlining efforts in all 50 states Chapel Hill, N.C., January 15, 2020: Child Care Services Association (CCSA) works to ensure every child has the best start in life with high-quality child

Jennifer Gioia, CCSA Communications Manager and CCSA Staff January 15, 2020

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