Transcript of edition in which Phil Ponce explores the issues surrounding childcare in the US.

News, background information, and links on U.S. child care policy.

Article exploring the possible consequences to society if children's childcare needs aren't adequately met.

Report from the Urban Institute looking at the issues arising from childcare costs in the US.

Focuses on early childhood care and education research and policy. Its mandate is to advance the idea of a publicly-funded, universally accessible, comprehensive, high quality, not-for-profit system of early childhood care and education in Canada.

National Association for Health Care and Health Care Related Managers interested in service options for employees with children.

An article reviewing the issues surrounding Kith and Kin care of children for child care. Overview of the issues, program and policy approaches and recommendations provided by the National Center for Children in Poverty.

Provides information and support for change in the laws and regulations regarding the child care system. Find a monthly newsletter, articles, links to resources and support organizations.

A detailed overview of child care in the United States by the staff of the House Ways and Means Committee.

An association of child and youth care workers, educators and students across British Columbia, Canada. Resources, forums, and events.

Seeks to improve the quality of child care services for Canadian families. Member organizations, news, publications, and projects.

A non-profit organization that supplies child care providers with information and support and assists parents in finding child care in Michigan.

A child advocacy group, primarily focused in California, that promotes the well being of children and families who use child care.

Aims to improve the intellectual and social development of babies and young children by improving the services and practices available in the area of Halifax, West Yorkshire for parents with children under 4 years.

Argues that daycare has detrimental effects on children. Listings of books, magazines, and news articles.

Promotes research in child care and early education and the use of that research in policy making. Publications, statistics, and 50-state data tool.

A non-profit corporation offering resources and services to child care providers. Insurance, products, and membership information.

Seeks more rational financing of early care and education in America through inquiry, analysis and communication among early care and education policy activists.

A Minnesota-based organization that engages in research and education to increase the recognition, respect, and compensation of the child development work force.

A conference where researchers and practitioners assist parent educators, child care professionals, and caregivers with professional development.

An organization that seeks to improve child care in Mississippi for poor children and families. Publications, events, and newsletter.

Status of legislation, background information, and analyses related to child care from the Coalition on Human Needs, a coalition of major U.S. anti-poverty organizations.

Administers Federal funds to States, Territories and Tribes to assist low income families in accessing quality child care for children.