In the Washington metropolitan region, nearly half a million women and girls are living in or near poverty. We all have a stake in building the economic security of our region’s women and girls. The Women’s Foundation works to mobilize our community and provide solutions to eliminate the persistent barriers that disproportionately hinder women and girls from achieving economic security.
Stepping Stones Research Briefing sneak peek: Why aren't child care subsidies reaching those who need them?
Low-income families can face numerous challenges as they work toward stable and gainful employment. Child care subsidies are designed to help them overcome one
Virginia shows commitment to making the grade in early care and education.
The State of Preschool 2008, released by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), ranks all 50 states on the percentage of children
A look at the recession through the eyes of Northern Virginia's children.
A new study, "Predicting Poverty in the Commonwealth,” released by The Commonwealth Institute and Voices for Virginia’s Children forecasts that children will be hardest
What the stimulus package does for our region's women.
President Obama signed the economic stimulus package into law yesterday afternoon. Many people in the nation’s capital and state capitals around the country will
Call for presenters: 2009 Stepping Stones Research Briefing!
The fourth annual Washington Area Women’s Foundation Stepping Stones Research Briefing will be held the morning of Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at The Urban
Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative awards first grants!
The Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative is thrilled to announce grants totaling $300,000 for area nonprofit organizations to expand access to and improve the quality
