Briefly discusses problems of and prospects for child care policy under the Reagan administration. (RH)

Gives specific attention to biculturalism as a component of good early childhood programs; the government role in promoting biculturalism; and the reexamination of related paradigms, policies, and programs. (RH)

Publicizes collaborative efforts of national organizations to generate increased support for child care and to develop national child care legislation to be introduced in the 100th Congress. Reprints letter sent to national organizations; lists charter member organizations of the "Alliance for Better Child Care;" and states principles…

Probes the issue of state intervention in child-rearing for the good of the child. (CM)

Presents a statement on the nature of childhood, the basic needs of the child of one to six years, and ways to meet those needs. (BB)

Provides an in-depth analysis of the postponement of comprehensive child care legislation in Congress. Reiterates National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) concerns regarding child care legislation under debate. (BB)

Argues that, because of their direct relationship with children and parents, early childhood educators and caregivers should establish a level of personal advocacy that works, in addition to local, state, and federal levels of advocacy, on behalf of social policies that are beneficial to children and families. (BB)

Recommends that the Department of Health and Human Services ensure that every Head Start program can strive for excellence; expand the number of children served and the scope of services provided; and encourage community and school partnerships to ensure continuity of services, facilitate state and local collaboration, and link Head Start with…

Discusses implications of federal budget cuts on services to children and families, types of revenues which will be available, and organizational efforts to increase chances for securing public funds for child and family services. (Author/DB)

Discusses some of the issues surrounding the chronic underfunding of early care and education, and examines some of the possible reasons for our national undercommitment to young children. Stresses the need for a clear vision of an early care and education system, with concrete data on what it would cost and how funds should be generated and…

Discusses strategies the government should employ to end violence in the streets: create a Peace Officer Corps, reduce demand for drugs, reduce the prevalence of domestic violence and of child abuse and neglect, reduce violence on television and in movies, and reduce and regulate possession of handguns. (HTH)

Reports the results of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues' Child Care Challenge on employer-sponsored child care services. The Caucus attempted to illuminate steps taken by members of the business community to respond to the inadequate supply of affordable, high quality child care services. (BB)

Argues that the federal government is the only funding source of the magnitude needed to create an adequate early care and education system. Urges the early childhood community to unite behind a long-term strategy for creating and financing an effective national early care/education system. Presents three such proposals that differ in priorities…

Presents the results of a survey of Minnesota families on the waiting list for child care assistance--families eligible for assistance for whom no funds are available. Suggests that this waiting has a devastating economic and emotional impact on those families. Proposes the child care sliding fee program as a possible solution to these problems.…

Discusses four major U.S. early childhood programs, supported and regulated by various levels of government, in regard to whether education and care of children prior to kindergarten should be extension of education system or separate function of society. Discusses child care, services for children with disabilities, Head Start, and other…