Melissa Riegel-Garrett, left, and Donna Kennedy embrace Tuesday during the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Learning Together Center at the Brook Street School in Barre. Riegel-Garrett was the director of
A historic Bennington property is being transformed into the county s first recovery residence vtdigger.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from vtdigger.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
As Families Struggle, Some States Lead The Way On Childcare, Paid Leave
Nine states and Washington D.C. have enacted paid family leave programs. Here’s a brief overview of programs in New Jersey, an early adopter; Massachusetts, our neighbor; and Colorado, a state with the plan considered the gold standard by one expert. Source: https://www.abetterbalance.org/resources/paid-family-leave-laws-chart/ A Better Balance
The pandemic has exacerbated existing challenges for working families, and also opened up new discussions about the public policies that might alleviate their burden. A mom and toddler participate in a pod playgroup at Thrive Family Resources in Hooksett Courtesy
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MONTPELIER â A bill proposing a significant overhaul of the stateâs early child care system is set to depart the House Human Services Committee looking a good deal different than how it arrived.
Many of H. 171âs ambitious goals remain intact, or are already part of Gov. Phil Scottâs budget: Expanding eligibility for the Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) and building an information technology system to make the expanded program run are already planned. Scholarships and loan forgiveness for students pursuing education in early child care are also part of the bill.
Child care bill likely to emerge from committee with priorities shifted to studies reformer.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from reformer.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.