Monthly Archives: September 2011

Advancing Workers Rights for Family Child Care Providers

Yesterday, Governor Malloy signed Executive Order No. 9, which gives family child care providers who receive subsidies through the Care 4 Kids program the right to elect a “majority representative” and have non-binding discussions with the Department of Social Services … Continue reading

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2012 World Development Report on Gender Equality and Development – Gender Equality Depends on Increased Access to Child Care

Yesterday, the World Bank released its 2012 World Development Report on Gender Equality and Development. It is full of really interesting information about how women’s lives have improved and where we still have work to do. Some highlights: — Women … Continue reading

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Testimony on Connecticut’s Race to the Top Application

Good morning. I’m Jessica Sager, the executive director of All Our Kin. Thank you for this opportunity. I want to speak to the Race to the Top competitive preference priority of including all early learning and development programs in the … Continue reading

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