Arkansas lawmakers gathering in Little Rock for the fiscal session should seek to increase the state s investments in areas like preschool and disability services, advocates said Thursday morning during a news conference at the state Capitol.
Arkansas lawmakers gathering in Little Rock for the fiscal session should seek to increase the state s investments in areas like preschool and disability services, advocates said Thursday morning during a news conference at the state Capitol.
A new study highlights the importance of Pennsylvania s Early Intervention program and its services for infants and toddlers at risk of developmental delays. Kari King, president and CEO of Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, said there are two Early Intervention programs: "Part B" for preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, and her group advocates for "Part C," which supports infants and toddlers and is administered through the Department of Human Services. King said only 46,000 children are served by Part C. .
A coalition of advocacy groups urged lawmakers Thursday to invest in families during the fiscal session by supporting programs they say have been unfunded or underfunded, such as Pre-K, childcare and disability services. Members of Arkansas Coalition for Strong Families, who organized Thursday’s press conference at the state Capitol, said investing in these programs will […] The post Arkansas coalition asks lawmakers to invest in programs that support families during fiscal session appeared firs
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