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Zero to Three. 2009. Infants and toddlers in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Planning tools and resources for the states. Washington, DC: Zero to Three, 2 pp.

Annotation: This document lists planning tools and resources to aid states in their efforts to address the challenges faced with accepting and administering new funds from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Tools and resources include state, regional and national data profiles; a strategic planning toolkit; a framework for early childhood plans; a self-assessment checklist for states; information about the ARRA; a policy guide; and a searchable database on state policies and initiatives. The document provides descriptions of each resource and a link to the Web site where the resource is located.

Keywords: Federal aid, Federal legislation, Infants, Resource allocation, State programs, Very young children

Chu A, Rappaport D, DiLauro E. 2009. Celebrating improvements in infant and toddler policy: Top 10 policy achievements of 2008. Washington, DC: Zero to Three, 5 pp.

Annotation: This document describes federal and state legislation passed in 2008 that hold the promise of improving services for children and families in the early years. Federal actions address nutrition assistance programs, educational loan forgiveness programs for graduates in high-need fields, support for children in foster care, and expanding the child tax credit. State actions address new early childhood policy groups, a state block grant program, a family leave law, and an early childhood grant program.

Keywords: Infants, Public policy, Very young children
   

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