Florida continues to struggle with key child health measures – including low birthweight babies – according to the 2019 KIDS COUNT Data Book released this week by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The state ranked 37th in key indicators of child health and well-being in the latest data book, compared to 34th last year.  While […]

Nearly 40% of Florida’s working families live in a child care desert according to a new report by the Center for American Progress.  Rural and Hispanic families face the greatest challenges in both the state and nationwide. “Improving access to consistent and affordable high-quality early care and education accomplishes two important objectives: It promotes healthy […]

More than 985,000 additional families in Florida could benefit from home visiting, including 640,000 infants and toddlers, according to the 2018 Home Visiting Yearbook, released today by the National Home Visiting Resource Center (NHVC). The report provides a snapshot of home visiting programs around the country, families receiving services, and unmet needs. Among the findings: […]