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Peer reviewedSchulman, Karen; Blank, Helen; Ewen, Danielle – Young Children, 1999
Explores the following aspects of state prekindergarten initiatives: (1) states take varied approaches to prekindergarten initiatives; (2) state policy decisions impact availability of programs; (3) many factors influence program quality; (4) barriers make programs inaccessible to some families; (5) collaboration efforts promote coordination at…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Educational Needs, Educational Quality, Policy Analysis
Peer reviewedWilkins, Amy; Blank, Helen – Young Children, 1986
Examines four key elements of successful advocacy present in states' efforts to improve levels of funding and standards for child care. Strategies used in these legislative campaigns include (1) selection and focus of the issue, (2) development of a core constituency, (3) work with the media, and (4) build-up of legislative support (lobbying). (BB)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Child Advocacy, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedBlank, Helen – Young Children, 1985
Discusses the role of the public schools in meeting the diverse child care needs of families. Suggests that early childhood educators critically examine state and local early childhood initiatives, pose more effective alternative strategies if needed, and aggressively participate in the expansion of early childhood programs within the educational…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Policy, Preschool Education, Public Schools
Peer reviewedBlank, Helen – Young Children, 1989
Discusses new state child care provisions to be implemented as part of the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training Program (JOBS Program) for Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) parents under the welfare reform bill, the Family Support Act. (BB)
Descriptors: Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Family Programs, Federal Legislation
Peer reviewedBlank, Helen – Young Children, 1984
Provides suggestions on how to publicize the dependent care tax credit. (Author/BJD)
Descriptors: Community Support, Dependents, Parent Education, Publicity
Peer reviewedBlank, Helen – Young Children, 1983
Reviews the status of present and proposed dependent care tax credit legislation and considers the special needs of families supporting vulnerable dependents. (RH)
Descriptors: Day Care, Dependents, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedBlank, Helen – Young Children, 1991
Discusses efforts of states to develop plans to implement the Child Care and Development Block Grant and reexamine and strengthen state child care policies. Describes plans from four states. Lists key elements for an effective early childhood development system. (SH)
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Agency Cooperation, Coordination, Day Care Centers
Peer reviewedBlank, Helen – Young Children, 1993
Surveys how states are investing new federal money in child care quality and supply. Examines several key areas: child care licensing and monitoring; resource and referral services; child care for infants, school-agers, and children with special needs; child care for low-income families; comprehensive and enriched services; provider training;…
Descriptors: Block Grants, Caregiver Training, Certification, Day Care
