Join us as we discuss new research that impacts the field of early childhood education and development.
View details about this educational series below. Plus, stay tuned, as we’ll be adding additional webinars to the lineup, as well.
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WEBINAR 1:
10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30
Kansas Child Care Subsidies: Perceptions from Providers
The Kansas Department for Children and Families’ child care subsidy program is one of the most important tools used to address child care affordability in the state.
However, just 12% of eligible families are participating in the program. Family participation in the program is tied to provider availability and provider participation in the program.
To gain insight as to why providers participate or not, the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund partnered with Kansas State University to survey Kansas child care providers to better understand their perception and experience with DCF’s child care subsidy program.
Join this webinar to discuss key findings from this important survey, “Child Care Providers: Perception of Child Care Subsidies in Kansas.”
WEBINAR 2:
1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19
ABC Parent-Coaching Program: Promising Insights
Social-emotional development in young children is a critical factor related to later-life outcomes, such as school success, social interactions and mental health.
A growing body of research demonstrates that investing in science-based, short-term early interventions pays off over both the short and long term, delivering lasting results that not only change lives for the better but also produce substantial returns on that investment.
The Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC) program is an evidence-based, home visiting intervention for caregivers of infants and toddlers who have experienced early adversity. It is designed to buffer the harmful effects of toxic stress and help support normal early childhood development.
To explore the effectiveness of ABC with Kansas families, the KU School of Social Welfare (supported by multiple Kansas philanthropies, including the Health Fund) worked with several early childhood and mental health organizations across the state to research this program. Now, seven years later, the Kansas ABC Early Childhood Initiative concludes.
Join us as we discuss the promising results from Phase II of this project, which continued researching the program’s effectiveness with infants and expanded to include toddlers with their caregivers.