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Archive for the 'Child Care and Early Education' Category

Higher Learning: “Making It,” Satisfaction & Happiness in the Lives of Mothers

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

teenbabyOne of the great things about working at an organization like The Women’s Foundation is the opportunity to consistently grow and develop as a professional and as a member of this community.  We recently had a guest in the office who spoke on a topic about which we’re all passionate: helping women improve their lives.  But the conversation took some unexpected turns as we discussed the dimensions of success and how we help women and girls.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Baby Feet by gabi_menasheIn today’s rundown: Infant care in D.C. costs more than public college tuition. | A look at homeless services in the District after money earmarked for needy families was spent on a teen summer employment program. | Elena Kagan is sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice. | And, for the first time, a woman will head a major US intelligence agency.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

Monday, May 24th, 2010

In today’s rundown: Parents struggle to find child care for their children as subsidies fail to keep up with demand.  |  Prince George’s County teens get access to safe summer programs.  |  An ad campaign reminds local fathers to “take time to be a dad.”

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Photo Credit: Editor B via Creative Commons

In today’s rundown: Solutions for the high cost of child care.  |  Promising new legislation that will invest in community colleges.  |  The impact of women’s philanthropy.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Hopkins CheckIn today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner receives a huge check as part of a workforce development project in Virginia | Maryland’s child support guidelines may be overhauled for the first time in two decades | “Are We There Yet?” — a look a gender discrimination at work

Stepping Stones Research Update – September 2009

Monday, October 5th, 2009

We’ve partnered with The Urban Institute to provide continuing information and resources related to the goals of Stepping Stones. Below you’ll find a summary of the latest research on issues of economic security and financial independence for women and their families. This research is summarized and compiled for The Women’s Foundation by Liza Getsinger of The Urban Institute, NeighborhoodInfo DC.

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending September 25, 2009)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with The Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and analysis on women and poverty.

Spotlight is the go-to site for news and ideas about fighting poverty.

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending August 14, 2009)

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with The Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and analysis on women and poverty.

Spotlight is the go-to site for news and ideas about fighting poverty.

Stepping Stones Research Update – July 2009

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

As part of our ongoing commitment – in partnership with The Urban Institute – to providing information and resources related to the goals of Stepping Stones, please find below a summary of recent research on issues of economic security and financial independence for women and their families. This research is summarized and complied for The Women’s Foundation by Liza Getsinger of The Urban Institute, NeighborhoodInfo DC.

Stepping Stones Research Update – June 2009

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

As part of our ongoing commitment – in partnership with The Urban Institute – to providing information and resources related to the goals of Stepping Stones, please find below a summary of recent research on issues of economic security and financial independence for women and their families. This research is summarized and complied for The Women’s Foundation by Liza Getsinger of The Urban Institute, NeighborhoodInfo DC.